Herbold Foundation
Herbold Foundation is a private foundation based in Phoenix, Arizona. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations for purposes including student scholarships and general support.
Herbold Foundation at a glance
In short: Herbold Foundation gave $715K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $30K), top state Arizona. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $715,000
- +19.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- -4.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $29,792
- +24.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $13,500
- Total assets
- $9,610,046
- +6.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (21% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Herbold Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2409 East Solano Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Phone: (425) 890-8552
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Herbold Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Arizona State University ($80K). Together the top 10 received $619K.
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 120 (73%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were Arizona (21%), Washington (15%), Virginia (13%), Ohio (12%), and Indiana (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Herbold Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 24 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $469K (2020) to $715K (2025). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $715K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University Tempe, AZ | Scholarships for Students | $80,000 |
| Purdue University West Lafayette, IN | Scholarships for Students | $80,000 |
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | Scholarships for Students | $80,000 |
| Young America's Foundation Herndon, VA | General Support | $80,000 |
| Case Western Reserve Cleveland, OH | General Support | $75,000 |
| University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | Scholarships for Students | $70,000 |
| Chase Law School Highland Heights, KY | General Support | $54,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | General Support | $50,000 |
| Hutch Cancer Center Seattle, WA | General Support | $25,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital Memphis, TN | General Support | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,610,046 | $1,434,087 | $839,592 | $715,000 | 24 | $808,750 | $1,431,613 | $873,864 |
| 2024 | $9,016,328 | $1,115,765 | $685,706 | $599,000 | 25 | $681,841 | $1,113,149 | $804,042 |
| 2023 | $8,589,375 | $482,746 | $683,778 | $599,000 | 22 | $679,335 | $280,569 | $680,243 |
| 2022 | $8,790,584 | $696,897 | $754,053 | $643,000 | 23 | $739,621 | $494,825 | $678,127 |
| 2021 | $8,851,801 | $1,591,664 | $612,396 | $494,000 | 26 | $598,443 | $889,057 | $744,499 |
| 2020 | $7,873,855 | $554,168 | $579,050 | $469,000 | 28 | — | $537,986 | $586,549 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Herbold Foundation reported a distributable amount of $874K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available grant information shows support for universities and other charitable organizations. In 2025, grants included scholarship support for students at Arizona State University, Purdue University, the University of Washington, and the University of Arizona, as well as general support for organizations including Young America’s Foundation, Case Western Reserve, and Hutch Cancer Center.
Arizona State University describes its mission as advancing the university by enriching the lives of alumni, students, and friends and fostering their lifelong connections. Young America’s Foundation describes itself as a youth outreach organization of the Conservative Movement that promotes ideas including individual freedom, a strong national defense, free enterprise, and traditional values. Judicial Watch describes its mission as promoting integrity, transparency, and accountability in government and fidelity to the rule of law. The University of Cincinnati Foundation says its mission is to inspire a community of UC and UC Health supporters through philanthropy.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $715,000. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $80,000, with a median of $13,500. Among the largest were $80,000 grants to Arizona State University, Purdue University, the University of Washington, and Young America’s Foundation; $75,000 to Case Western Reserve; and $70,000 to the University of Arizona. Other reported grants included $54,000 to Chase Law School, $50,000 to Hillsdale College, and $25,000 each to Hutch Cancer Center and St Jude Children’s Hospital.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Donna M Herbold as executive director, Robert J Herbold as president/treasurer, and Patricia L Herbold as vice president and secretary.
Herbold Foundation is led by Donna M. Herbold, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donna M. Herbold
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$72K (2020) → $74K (2025)
Robert J. Herbold
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia L. Herbold
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $74K, to Donna M Herbold (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Herbold Foundation
How much does Herbold Foundation give each year?
Herbold Foundation gave $715K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $599K across 25 grants.
What is Herbold Foundation's typical grant size?
Herbold Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $13,500, and its average grant was $29,792, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Herbold Foundation give grants?
Herbold Foundation's top state is Arizona, with 21% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (15%) and Virginia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants), Seattle, WA (2 grants), Herndon, VA (2 grants) and Cincinnati, OH (2 grants).
Does Herbold Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of Herbold Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships for Students" (4 grants).
Who are Herbold Foundation's largest grantees?
Herbold Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Arizona State University ($80,000), Purdue University ($80,000) and University of Washington ($80,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Herbold Foundation?
Herbold Foundation reported $9.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $809K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $874K (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 Herbold Foundation fund?
The available grant information shows support for universities and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Herbold Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Herbold Foundation's EIN?
Herbold Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0046141. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Herbold 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Herbold Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/herbold-foundation-morg_3de6b5a056ea414f8e07cd2a6f34d14a
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