Carl and Henrietta Herrmann Family Foundation
CARL AND HENRIETTA HERRMANN FAMILY is a private foundation based in South Pasadena, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including nonprofits, a school, and other community-serving organizations.
Carl and Henrietta Herrmann Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Carl and Henrietta Herrmann Family Foundation gave $158K across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in California. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $158,350
- -7.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- +15.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,167
- -19.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,850,641
- -6.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (4 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Carl and Henrietta Herrmann Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 899 El Centro Street Suite 101, South Pasadena, CA 91030
Phone: (626) 441-8771
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Carl and Henrietta Herrmann Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ($30K). Together the top 10 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
163 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 159 grants of 163 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. The remaining reported shares went to recipients in Washington, DC (3%), New York (3%), Arizona (2%), and Florida (1%). Examples of California recipients include organizations in Pasadena, La Cañada, Arcadia, Alhambra, and Glendale.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Carl and Henrietta Herrmann Family Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 38 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $142K (2020) to $196K (2019). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $158K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Pasadena, CA | Activities Pursuant to the Entity's Mission Statement. | $30,000 |
| St Bede the Venerable La Canada, CA | Activities Pursuant to the Entity's Mission Statement. | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation Arcadia, CA | Activities Pursuant to the Entity's Mission Statement. | $15,000 |
| Pregnancy Help Center of San Gabriel Valley Alhambra, CA | Activities Pursuant to the Entity's Mission Statement. | $10,000 |
| YWCA of Glendale Glendale, CA | Activities Pursuant to the Entity's Mission Statement. | $10,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation Washington, DC | Activities pursuant to the entity's mission statement and in particular fibromyalgia research. | $5,000 |
| Door of Hope Pasadena, CA | Activities Pursuant to the Entity's Mission Statement. | $5,000 |
| Elizabeth House Pasadena, CA | Activities Pursuant to the Entity's Mission Statement. | $5,000 |
| International Sports and Music Project Brooklyn, NY | Activities Pursuant to the Entity's Mission Statement. | $5,000 |
| Northview High School Covina, CA | Activities Pursuant to the Entity's Mission Statement. | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,850,641 | $38,253 | $243,264 | $158,350 | 38 | $158,350 | $109,834 | $140,393 |
| 2023 | $3,055,652 | $81,049 | $176,129 | $171,000 | 33 | $171,000 | $154,102 | $150,545 |
| 2022 | $3,150,885 | $210,634 | $170,686 | $156,800 | 34 | $158,900 | $176,748 | $151,740 |
| 2021 | $3,110,937 | $167,056 | $211,465 | $145,350 | 30 | $145,350 | $100,941 | $152,904 |
| 2020 | $3,155,346 | $146,495 | $355,120 | $142,000 | 28 | — | — | $160,532 |
| 2019 | $3,363,971 | $160,833 | $263,981 | $196,300 | 38 | — | $101,597 | $167,187 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Carl and Henrietta Herrmann Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $140K 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 provided. Its 2024 recipients illustrate a range of charitable work. The Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation says its mission is to cultivate natural, horticultural, and historic resources for learning, enjoyment, and inspiration. Door of Hope says it provides transitional housing and services to families facing homelessness. Union Station Homeless Services says it works to end homelessness through housing solutions, supportive services, and community connection.
Other recipients describe work in health, education, and support for people with disabilities. The Arthritis Foundation says it pursues a cure for arthritis and provides resources, science, advocacy, and community connections. The American Fibromyalgia Syndrome Association says it funds fibromyalgia studies and educates patients. Hillside School and Learning Center describes its work supporting students with learning disabilities, while Villa de Vida says it enables adults with developmental disabilities to live and explore life fully.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 38 grants totaling $158,350. Grants ranged from $350 to $30,000, with a median grant of $2,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $30,000 to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, $25,000 to St. Bede the Venerable, and $15,000 to the Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation. It also gave $10,000 each to the Pregnancy Help Center of San Gabriel Valley and YWCA of Glendale. Other grants included $5,000 each to Door of Hope, Elizabeth House, the International Sports and Music Project, Northview High School, and the Arthritis Foundation; the latter grant was designated for activities under the organization’s mission, particularly fibromyalgia research.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Catherine L Herrmann Kerley as president, Carron M Herrmann as vice president, Carl L Herrmann III as secretary, and Christopher M Herrmann as treasurer.
Carl and Henrietta Herrmann Family Foundation is led by Catherine L. Herrmann Kerley, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Catherine L. Herrmann Kerley
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carl L. Herrmann III
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carron M. Herrmann
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher M. Herrmann
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Carl and Henrietta Herrmann Family Foundation
How much does Carl and Henrietta Herrmann Family Foundation give each year?
Carl and Henrietta Herrmann Family Foundation gave $158K across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $171K across 33 grants.
What is Carl and Henrietta Herrmann Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Carl and Henrietta Herrmann Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,167, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Carl and Henrietta Herrmann Family Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Carl and Henrietta Herrmann Family Foundation give grants?
Carl and Henrietta Herrmann Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pasadena, CA (9 grants), La Canada, CA (4 grants), Los Angeles, CA (3 grants) and Glendale, CA (2 grants).
Does Carl and Henrietta Herrmann Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 38 grants with a stated purpose on Carl and Henrietta Herrmann Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Activities Pursuant to the Entity's Mission Statement." (37 grants).
Who are Carl and Henrietta Herrmann Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Carl and Henrietta Herrmann Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Leukemia & Lymphoma Society ($30,000), St Bede the Venerable ($25,000) and Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Carl and Henrietta Herrmann Family Foundation?
Carl and Henrietta Herrmann Family Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $158K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $140K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Carl and Henrietta Herrmann Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 recipients illustrate a range of charitable work. The Los Angeles Arboretum Foundation says its mission is to cultivate natural, horticultural, and historic resources for learning, enjoyment, and inspiration. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Carl and Henrietta Herrmann Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Carl and Henrietta Herrmann Family Foundation's EIN?
Carl and Henrietta Herrmann Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1815521. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Carl and Henrietta Herrmann Family Foundation 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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 2, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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