Hermann Foundation Inc
Hermann Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Worcester, Massachusetts. Its 2025 grantmaking included support for organizations working in areas such as health care, land preservation, climate research, arts, education, housing, and services for people affected by ALS or domestic violence.
Hermann Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Hermann Foundation Inc gave $4.7M across 63 grants in 2025 (avg $74K), mostly in Massachusetts. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,676,500
- +2.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 63
- -7.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $74,230
- +10.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $66,670,042
- +12.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (7 of 63, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (82% 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 Hermann Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Apply by letter to Maryann Copeland, Treasurer.
- Contact
Application contact: Maryann Copeland Treasurer Hermann
Mailing address: 89 Shrewsbury Street Suite 200, Worcester, MA 01604
Phone: (508) 755-7107
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hermann Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Stone Soup Leadership Institute ($498K). Together the top 10 received $2.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
339 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 173 grants of 339 (51%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest share of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (82%), followed by California (16%), Connecticut (2%), and Nebraska (1%). The listed grants include recipients in communities across Massachusetts, as well as grants to organizations in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 63 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Hermann Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 63 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $31K; repeat grants $80K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 68% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 95% 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 $3.7M (2020) to $4.7M (2025). In 2025 it made 63 grants totaling $4.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Soup Leadership Institute Swansea, MA | Enable Donee to Continue Exempt Function | $497,500 |
| Barnstable Land Trust West Barnstable, MA | Enable Donee to Continue Exempt Function | $250,000 |
| Compassionate Care ALS West Falmouth, MA | Enable Donee to Continue Exempt Function | $200,000 |
| Elizabeth Stone House Jamaica Plain, MA | Enable Donee to Continue Exempt Function | $200,000 |
| Golden State Ballet Foundation San Diego, CA | Enable Donee to Continue Exempt Function | $200,000 |
| Woodwell Climate Research Center Falmouth, MA | Enable Donee to Continue Exempt Function | $200,000 |
| Highfield Hall and Gardens Falmouth Falmouth, MA | Enable Donee to Continue Exempt Function | $150,000 |
| Housing Assistance Corp of Cape Cod Hyannis, MA | Enable Donee to Continue Exempt Function | $150,000 |
| Pet Place International Inc Yucca Valley, CA | Enable Donee to Continue Exempt Function | $134,000 |
| Community Health Center of Cape Cod Mashpee, MA | Enable Donee to Continue Exempt Function | $125,000 |
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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 | $66,670,042 | $12,764,690 | $5,503,856 | $4,676,500 | 63 | $4,676,500 | $12,218,968 | $4,939,684 |
| 2024 | $59,409,208 | $6,855,211 | $5,349,309 | $4,553,045 | 68 | $4,553,045 | $6,325,247 | $4,758,716 |
| 2023 | $57,903,306 | $6,603,860 | $5,159,192 | $4,434,000 | 78 | $4,434,000 | $6,113,057 | $4,123,161 |
| 2022 | $56,458,638 | $6,116,484 | $5,175,280 | $4,353,000 | 70 | $4,353,000 | $5,601,843 | $4,283,086 |
| 2021 | $55,517,434 | $8,604,247 | $4,642,884 | $3,949,667 | 60 | $3,949,667 | $8,118,997 | $4,537,061 |
| 2020 | $51,556,071 | $2,377,775 | $4,468,468 | $3,681,000 | 68 | — | $1,967,034 | $3,599,017 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hermann Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4.9M for 2025 — 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 grants support a range of organizations. For example, Stone Soup Leadership Institute says it develops educational tools and provides training and technical assistance to young emerging leaders. Barnstable Land Trust describes its mission as preserving undeveloped land in Barnstable and nearby areas. Compassionate Care ALS says it assists individuals and families with ALS, while Woodwell Climate Research Center describes its work as conducting climate science and partnering with leaders and communities.
Other 2025 grantees include Golden State Ballet Foundation, which says it promotes appreciation for dance through performances and educational programs, and Community Health Center of Cape Cod, which says it provides patient-centered care regardless of ability to pay. Reach Beyond Domestic Violence says it works with survivors and communities to promote safety and healthy relationships; Tommy’s Place Foundation says it provides a vacation home for children fighting cancer and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 63 grants totaling $4,676,500. Awards ranged from $2,500 to $497,500, with a median of $50,000. Among the largest grants were $497,500 to Stone Soup Leadership Institute, $250,000 to Barnstable Land Trust, and $200,000 each to Compassionate Care ALS, Elizabeth Stone House, Golden State Ballet Foundation, and Woodwell Climate Research Center.
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications are made by letter, and awards are restricted to Section 501(c)(3) public charities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Maryann Copeland as Treasurer, Secretary, and Director; Maria Starzyk as President and Director; and Kerry Quinnin, Edward Starzyk, and Jennifer Starzyk as Directors.
Hermann Foundation Inc is led by Maria Starzyk, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 3 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Maria Starzyk
President & Director
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$200K (2020) → $200K (2025)
Kerry Quinnin
Director
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $25K (2025)
Maryann Copeland
Treasurer, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$75K (2020) → $75K (2025)
Edward Starzyk
Director
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Starzyk
Director
On filings since 2020
12 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 $200K, to Maria Starzyk (President/Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hermann Foundation Inc
How much does Hermann Foundation Inc give each year?
Hermann Foundation Inc gave $4.7M across 63 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4.6M across 68 grants.
What is Hermann Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Hermann Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $74,230, across 63 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hermann Foundation Inc that year got $31K on average.
Where does Hermann Foundation Inc give grants?
Hermann Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Worcester, MA (12 grants), Falmouth, MA (9 grants), Boston, MA (5 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Who are Hermann Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Hermann Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Stone Soup Leadership Institute ($497,500), Barnstable Land Trust ($250,000) and Compassionate Care ALS ($200,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hermann Foundation Inc?
Hermann Foundation Inc reported $66.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.9M (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 Hermann Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants support a range of organizations. For example, Stone Soup Leadership Institute says it develops educational tools and provides training and technical assistance to young emerging leaders. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hermann Foundation Inc?
Apply by letter to Maryann Copeland, Treasurer. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hermann Foundation Inc's EIN?
Hermann Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2385301. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 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 June 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Hermann Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hermann-foundation-inc-morg_31f1fc351a3c4f9aaa058e7c5f5537c8
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