Hermance Family Foundation Inc
Hermance Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in North Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2020 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it has wound down or was winding down; the filing describes transactions to wind up the foundation.
Hermance Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Hermance Family Foundation Inc gave $1.8M across 51 grants in 2020 (avg $35K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $1,768,139
- +802.1% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 51
- +292.3% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $34,669
- +130.0% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $16,511
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Hermance Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its 2020 filing is marked as the final return.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11118 Beach Club Point, North Palm Beach, FL 33408
Phone: (561) 408-3672
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hermance Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was American Endowment Foundation ($1.8M across 49 grants). Together the top 3 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 64 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2020 went to recipients in Ohio; the reported share for Florida was 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $196K (2019) to $1.8M (2020). In 2020 it made 51 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH | Charitable | $510,827 |
| American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH | Charitable | $149,100 |
| American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH | Charitable | $90,295 |
| American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH | Charitable | $74,033 |
| American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH | Charitable | $69,450 |
| American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH | Charitable | $59,275 |
| American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH | Charitable | $50,866 |
| American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH | Charitable | $40,010 |
| American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH | Charitable | $39,078 |
| American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH | Charitable | $36,783 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $-44,890 | $1,783,878 | $1,768,139 | 51 | $8,404 | $36,937 |
| 2019 | $1,398,587 | $152,276 | $213,201 | $196,000 | 13 | $140,191 | $86,393 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hermance Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2020 — 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. In 2020, its listed grants went to charitable organizations, including the American Endowment Foundation. That grantee describes its mission as “to expand the capacity of American philanthropy throughout the financial services industry.”
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 51 grants totaling $1,768,139. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $510,827, with a median of $16,511.
The largest listed grants went to the American Endowment Foundation in Hudson, Ohio: $510,827, $149,100, $90,295, $74,033, $69,450, $59,275, $50,866, $40,010, $39,078, $36,783, $30,372, and $28,324.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing listed KRIS B HERMANCE, EMILY B HERMANCE, R CHRISTOPHER HERMANCE, and ALEXANDER B HERMANCE as directors.
Hermance Family Foundation Inc's 2020 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Alexander B. Hermance
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily B. Hermance
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kris B. Hermance
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
R. Christopher Hermance
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Hermance Family Foundation Inc
How much does Hermance Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Hermance Family Foundation Inc gave $1.8M across 51 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $196K across 13 grants.
What is Hermance Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Hermance Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2020 was $16,511, and its average grant was $34,669, across 51 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hermance Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Hermance Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hudson, OH (49 grants).
Does Hermance Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 51 grants with a stated purpose on Hermance Family Foundation Inc's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (51 grants).
Who are Hermance Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Hermance Family Foundation Inc's largest 2020 grantees include American Endowment Foundation ($1,765,139 across 49 grants), Nicklaus Children's Healthcare ($2,000) and Palm Beach County Food Bank Inc ($1,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does Hermance Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. In 2020, its listed grants went to charitable organizations, including the American Endowment Foundation. That grantee describes its mission as “to expand the capacity of American philanthropy throughout the financial services industry.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hermance Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation stated that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Hermance Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Hermance Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $37K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Hermance Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Hermance Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5783292. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Does Hermance Family Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 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 2019 (received by the IRS May 21, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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