Private foundation · EIN 47-0896236 · Bennington, Nebraska · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Herman Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $220K total, median $38K. 100% of grants stayed in Nebraska.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$220K
Median grant
$38K
Stays in NE
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.1M

Grants paid in 2024

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Nebraska FoundationLincoln, NECharitable operations$140K
St Patrick Catholic ChurchElkhorn, NECharitable operations$60K
Teammates FoundationLincoln, NECharitable operations$15K
Foodbank for the HeartlandOmaha, NECharitable operations$5,000

About this foundation

Herman Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bennington, Nebraska, administered in care of Richard M Herman, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Herman Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Herman Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $220K across 4 grants, a median of $38K.

Where does Herman Foundation give?

Nebraska (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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