Herald Foundation
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Herald Foundation at a glance
In short: Herald Foundation gave $100K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $33,333
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $188,812
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Herald Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Operation Blessing ($50K). Together the top 3 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Operation Blessing Virginia Beach, VA | Turkey Relief | $50,000 |
| Roads of Success Duarte, CA | Turkey Relief | $40,000 |
| Turkey Trust New York, NY | Turkey Relief | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $188,812 | $436,945 | $446,118 | $100,000 | 3 | $5 |
| 2023 | $194,823 | $185,000 | $175,000 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $184,823 | $180,000 | $173,110 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $177,933 | $133,002 | $135,241 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $180,172 | $2,605 | $1,186 | — | — | — |
About Herald Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Herald Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Rosemead, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $189K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $5.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Herald Foundation is led by Katie Chau, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Katie Chau
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Herald Foundation
How much does Herald Foundation give each year?
Herald Foundation gave $100K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Herald Foundation's typical grant size?
Herald Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $33,333, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Herald Foundation give grants?
Herald Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (40%) and New York (10%).
Does Herald Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Herald Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Turkey Relief" (3 grants).
How large is Herald Foundation?
Herald Foundation reported $189K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $437K.
What is Herald Foundation?
Herald Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Rosemead, CA. It holds $189K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Herald Foundation's EIN?
Herald Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1431045. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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