Private foundation · EIN 88-2809300 · East Lansing, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Herbert 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, $400K total, median $73K. 100% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$400K
Median grant
$73K
Stays in MI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sparrow Clinical Research InstituteLansing, MIMedical research$250K
Msu Dept of Translation NeuroGrand Rapids, MIMedical research$100K
Greater Lansing Food BankBath, MIFood support$45K
Association Childrens Mental HealthLansing, MIHealth services$5,000

About this foundation

Herbert Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in East Lansing, Michigan, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Herbert 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 Herbert Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $400K across 4 grants, a median of $73K.

Where does Herbert Foundation give?

Michigan (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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