How to apply
By letter Contact: Maryann Copeland Treasurer Hermann, 89 Shrewsbury Street Suite 200, Worcester, Ma, 5087557107 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Must be a section 501(c)(3) public charity
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 60 of 63 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Soup Leadership InstituteSwansea, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $498K |
| Barnstable Land TrustWest Barnstable, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $250K |
| Compassionate Care ALSWest Falmouth, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $200K |
| Elizabeth Stone HouseJamaica Plain, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $200K |
| Golden State Ballet FoundationSan Diego, CA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $200K |
| Woodwell Climate Research CenterFalmouth, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $200K |
| Highfield Hall and Gardens FalmouthFalmouth, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $150K |
| Housing Assistance Corp of Cape CodHyannis, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $150K |
| Pet Place International IncYucca Valley, CA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $134K |
| Community Health Center of Cape CodMashpee, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $125K |
| Cape Arts & Entertainment IncFalmouth, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $100K |
| Falmouth AcademyFalmouth, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $100K |
| Falmouth Housing TrustFalmouth, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $100K |
| Farming FalmouthTeaticket, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $100K |
| Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $100K |
| Reach Beyond Domestic ViolenceWaltham, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $100K |
| Tommy's Place FoundationFalmouth, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $100K |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic InstituteWoods Hole, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $100K |
| Cape CaresRockland, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $95K |
| Falmouth Art CenterFalmouth, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $90K |
| Project Angel FoodLos Angeles, CA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $80K |
| Dean CollegeFranklin, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $75K |
| Hole in the Wall Gang CampAshford, CT | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $75K |
| The 300 Committee Land TrustFalmouth, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $75K |
| Neighborhood FalmouthFalmouth, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $65K |
| Association to Preserve Cape CodDennis, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $50K |
| Church of the MessiahWoods Hole, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $50K |
| City of HopeDuarte, CA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $50K |
| Episcopal Community ServicesNational City, CA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $50K |
| Manomet Center for Conservation SciencesPlymouth, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $50K |
| Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $50K |
| Maven ProjectSan Francisco, CA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $50K |
| Museum of ScienceBoston, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $50K |
| Recovery Without WallsWest Falmouth, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $50K |
| The Jewel Box Children's TheaterSignal Hill, CA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $50K |
| Worcester Jewish Community CenterWorcester, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $50K |
| Worcester Youth CenterWorcester, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $50K |
| Yes Youth Emerging StrongerLos Angeles, CA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $50K |
| Worcester Center for Performing Arts IncWorcester, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $45K |
| Braille InstituteLos Angeles, CA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $40K |
| Jewish Healthcare CenterWorcester, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $35K |
| Lucy's Love BusAmesbury, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $35K |
| City Sprouts IncOmaha, NE | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $30K |
| Laura's HouseAlison Viejo, CA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $30K |
| 365z Foundation IncWebster, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $25K |
| AdaptxLancaster, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $25K |
| American Antiquarian SocietyWorcester, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $25K |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central MaWorcester, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $25K |
| Dismas House of Mass IncWorcester, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $25K |
| North End Athletic Assn IncBoston, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $25K |
| Regional Environmental Council IncWorcester, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $25K |
| Shea FoundationWorcester, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $25K |
| Summit Agency IncWorcester, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $25K |
| Thatcher HallYarmouthport, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $25K |
| Worcester Educational Development Foundation IncWorcester, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $25K |
| Boys & Girls Club of WorcesterWorcester, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $20K |
| Cape Cod Times Neighbors Fund IncHyannis, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $20K |
| Safe Roads AllianceMedford, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $15K |
| Dana Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $10K |
| Haddam Garden ClubEast Haddam, CT | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $2,500 |
By state: Massachusetts 47 · California 10 · Connecticut 5 · Nebraska 1
About this foundation
Hermann Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Worcester, Massachusetts, administered in care of Henry Lusardi, tax-exempt since 2004. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Hermann Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. By letter Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Hermann Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $4.7M across 63 grants, a median of $50K.
Where does Hermann Foundation Inc give?
Massachusetts (47 grants), California (10 grants), Connecticut (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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