Herman B Giddings Foundation Inc
Herman B Giddings Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Ridgewood, New Jersey. Its 2026 filing lists grants to charitable, educational, and religious organizations, including a medical college, churches, hospitals, arts organizations, and other nonprofits.
Herman B Giddings Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Herman B Giddings Foundation Inc gave $18K across 33 grants in 2026 (avg $543.939), top state New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $17,950
- -10.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 33
- +26.9% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $544
- -29.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $233,549
- -1.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- New York (38% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Herman B Giddings Foundation Inc
- 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: C/O Nnhh Llp 124 Prospect St, Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Herman B Giddings Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Meharry Medical College ($2K). Together the top 10 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 101 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (38%), Tennessee (18%), Virginia (11%), Texas (8%), and Maryland (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Herman B Giddings Foundation Inc gives
- 39% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 142% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2021) to $20K (2025). In 2026 it made 33 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meharry Medical College Nashville, TN | Educational | $2,200 |
| Alfred Street Baptist Church Alexandria, VA | Religious | $1,200 |
| Wheeler Ave Baptist Church Houston, TX | Religious | $1,200 |
| Manhattan Theater Club New York, NY | Educational | $1,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Hospital Memphis, TN | Charitable | $1,000 |
| UNICEF New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society Hagerstown, MD | Charitable | $700 |
| Shriners Childrens Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $700 |
| The Trukegee Airmen Hampton, VA | Charitable | $700 |
| Wounded Warrior New York, NY | Charitable | $700 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $233,549 | $17,517 | $21,408 | $17,950 | 33 | $17,950 | $7,517 | $12,670 |
| 2025 | $237,440 | $16,344 | $23,411 | $19,952 | 26 | $19,952 | $3,802 | $12,491 |
| 2024 | $244,507 | $17,860 | $15,985 | $11,500 | 16 | $11,500 | $7,860 | $12,125 |
| 2023 | $242,632 | $7,512 | $17,634 | $14,300 | 13 | $14,300 | $7,512 | $12,706 |
| 2022 | $252,754 | $23,576 | $17,861 | $14,250 | 13 | $14,250 | $8,576 | $12,691 |
| 2021 | $247,039 | $8,013 | $5,205 | $1,500 | 1 | — | $8,013 | $12,464 |
| 2020 | $244,231 | $25,494 | $11,753 | $8,050 | 4 | — | $7,518 | $12,084 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Herman B Giddings Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2026 — 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 2026 grants include support for educational, religious, and charitable purposes. Among the organizations it supported, Meharry Medical College describes its mission as improving health and healthcare for minority and underserved communities through health-sciences education, health services, and research to advance health equity. New York Landmarks Conservancy says it preserves and revitalizes New York architecture, while Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch says it provides programs and services in a Christ-centered atmosphere to strengthen families and support children’s development.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $17,950. Grants ranged from $100 to $2,200, with a median of $500. The largest listed grants included $2,200 to Meharry Medical College for educational purposes; $1,200 each to Alfred Street Baptist Church and Wheeler Ave Baptist Church for religious purposes; and $1,000 each to Manhattan Theater Club for educational purposes, St Jude Childrens Hospital for charitable purposes, and UNICEF for charitable purposes. Other 2026 recipients included AARP ($500), New York Landmarks Conservancy Inc ($200), and Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch ($200).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Herman B Giddings as director and president, Lonnie Wollin as secretary, and Georgia Richardson as director and vice president.
Herman B Giddings Foundation Inc is led by Herman B. Giddings, Director & President since 2026 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Herman B. Giddings
Director & President
President → Director & President, 2026
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Georgia Richardson
Director & Vice President
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lonnie Wollin
Secretary
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Herman B Giddings Foundation Inc
How much does Herman B Giddings Foundation Inc give each year?
Herman B Giddings Foundation Inc gave $18K across 33 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $20K across 26 grants.
What is Herman B Giddings Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Herman B Giddings Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $500, and its average grant was $544, across 33 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Herman B Giddings Foundation Inc give grants?
Herman B Giddings Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (18%) and Virginia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Herman B Giddings Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Herman B Giddings Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (24 grants) and "Educational" (7 grants).
Who are Herman B Giddings Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Herman B Giddings Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Meharry Medical College ($2,200), Alfred Street Baptist Church ($1,200) and Wheeler Ave Baptist Church ($1,200), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Herman B Giddings Foundation Inc?
Herman B Giddings Foundation Inc reported $234K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Herman B Giddings Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants include support for educational, religious, and charitable purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Herman B Giddings Foundation Inc?
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 Herman B Giddings Foundation Inc's EIN?
Herman B Giddings Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3844650. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does Herman B Giddings Foundation Inc 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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