Herbert Foundation
Herbert Foundation is a private foundation, based in East Lansing, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $400K. Net investment income was $206K.
Herbert Foundation at a glance
In short: Herbert Foundation gave $400K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $100K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $400,000
- +6255.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $100,000
- +1488.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $72,500
- Total assets
- $5,467,839
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Herbert Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sparrow Clinical Research Institute ($250K). Together the top 4 received $400K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Herbert Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 85% 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $400K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $400K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sparrow Clinical Research Institute Lansing, MI | Medical Research | $250,000 |
| MSU Dept of Translation Neuro Grand Rapids, MI | Medical Research | $100,000 |
| Greater Lansing Food Bank Bath, MI | Food Support | $45,000 |
| Association Childrens Mental Health Lansing, MI | Health Services | $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 | $5,467,839 | $183,417 | $400,328 | $400,000 | 4 | $400,000 | $206,251 | $467,862 |
| 2023 | $5,684,750 | $8,392,411 | $6,452 | $6,294 | 1 | $6,294 | $88,984 | $195,129 |
| 2022 | $33,297 | $138,810 | $10,000 | — | — | $2,500 | — | $619 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Herbert Foundation reported a distributable amount of $468K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Herbert Foundation is led by James S. Herbert, Prior President, T, Vice President & Secretary since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James S. Herbert
Prior President, T, Vice President & Secretary
President & Assistant Tr → Prior President, T, Vice President & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Judith A. Herbert
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Melissa K. Herbert
Vice President & Treasurer
Assistant Tr → Vice President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard C. Lowe (2022–2023) — Assistant Se
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Herbert Foundation
How much does Herbert Foundation give each year?
Herbert Foundation gave $400K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6K across 1 grant.
What is Herbert Foundation's typical grant size?
Herbert Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $72,500, and its average grant was $100,000, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Herbert Foundation give grants?
Herbert Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lansing, MI (2 grants).
Does Herbert Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Herbert Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Herbert Foundation?
Herbert Foundation reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $400K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $468K (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 is Herbert Foundation's EIN?
Herbert Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2809300. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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