C Herman and Mary Virginia
C Herman and Mary Virginia is a private foundation based in Jacksonville, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to six organizations in Florida and Georgia, including community, human-services, cultural, and educational organizations.
C Herman and Mary Virginia at a glance
In short: C Herman and Mary Virginia gave $6.2M across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $1.0M), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,185,154
- +2225.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -72.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,030,859
- +8425.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000,000
- Total assets
- $287,780,236
- +76.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to C Herman and Mary Virginia
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1721 Atlantic Blvd Suite 200, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Phone: (904) 420-2801
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who C Herman and Mary Virginia funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Georgia Foundation ($2.5M). Together the top 6 received $6.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 55 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 41% to recipients in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How C Herman and Mary Virginia gives
- In 2024 it paid out 67% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $266K (2023) to $6.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $6.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia Foundation Athens, GA | General Support | $2,525,871 |
| The Community Foundation Jacksonville, FL | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| IM Sulzbacher Center For The Homeless Jacksonville, FL | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens Jacksonville, FL | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Jacksonville, FL | Property Renovation | $509,283 |
| Jacksonville University Jacksonville, FL | Anatomage table purchase | $150,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $287,780,236 | $32,437,848 | $7,693,945 | $6,185,154 | 6 | $8,153,423 | $16,975,808 | $12,084,713 |
| 2023 | $163,382,262 | $159,645,729 | $747,197 | $266,000 | 22 | $358,414 | $5,090,277 | $8,177,615 |
| 2022 | $4,433,443 | $925,269 | $426,237 | $370,450 | 27 | $380,298 | $868,048 | $464,621 |
| 2021 | $3,927,011 | $289,813 | $38,392 | — | — | $8,681 | $263,768 | $444,663 |
| 2020 | $3,674,604 | $215,612 | $33,226 | — | — | — | $192,701 | $200,438 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, C Herman and Mary Virginia reported a distributable amount of $12.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is available in the provided information. Its 2024 grants included general support for several organizations, property renovation for Ronald McDonald House, and an Anatomage table purchase for Jacksonville University. Jacksonville University describes its mission as empowering students’ lifelong growth as global citizens through a transformative educational experience and community-centered service. The Community Foundation describes its mission as inspiring philanthropy through charitable giving funds that impact communities in the United States and around the world.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported $6,185,154 in grants across six grants. Grant amounts ranged from $150,000 to $2,525,871, with a median of $1,000,000.
Notable 2024 grants were $2,525,871 to the University of Georgia Foundation for general support; $1,000,000 each to The Community Foundation and IM Sulzbacher Center For The Homeless for general support; $1,000,000 to Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens for general support; $509,283 to Ronald McDonald House for property renovation; and $150,000 to Jacksonville University for an Anatomage table purchase.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kathleen Shaw as Executive VP, with a start date of March 2024; Betsy C Cox as President/Trustee; Kathleen Cold as Trustee; and Sandra Corbett as Trustee, with an end date of April 2024.
C Herman and Mary Virginia is led by Betsy C Cox, President & Trustee since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Betsy C Cox
President & Trustee
Trustee → President & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
38 hrs/week
$200K (2024)
Kathleen H. Cold
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra M. Corbett
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kathleen Shaw
Executive Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
$227K (2024)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Howard Serkin (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Martha Frye Baker (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Mary Virginia Terry (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Ryan Schwartz (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $227K, to Kathleen Shaw (Executive VP (beg 03/24)). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about C Herman and Mary Virginia
How much does C Herman and Mary Virginia give each year?
C Herman and Mary Virginia gave $6.2M across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $266K across 22 grants.
What is C Herman and Mary Virginia's typical grant size?
C Herman and Mary Virginia's median grant in 2024 was $1,000,000, and its average grant was $1,030,859, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does C Herman and Mary Virginia give grants?
C Herman and Mary Virginia gives mostly in Florida: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (41%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jacksonville, FL (5 grants).
Does C Herman and Mary Virginia give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of C Herman and Mary Virginia's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are C Herman and Mary Virginia's largest grantees?
C Herman and Mary Virginia's largest 2024 grantees include University of Georgia Foundation ($2,525,871), The Community Foundation ($1,000,000) and IM Sulzbacher Center For The Homeless ($1,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is C Herman and Mary Virginia?
C Herman and Mary Virginia reported $287.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does C Herman and Mary Virginia fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is available in the provided information. Its 2024 grants included general support for several organizations, property renovation for Ronald McDonald House, and an Anatomage table purchase for Jacksonville University. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from C Herman and Mary Virginia?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is C Herman and Mary Virginia's EIN?
C Herman and Mary Virginia's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2241642. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does C Herman and Mary Virginia accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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