Hermes Family Foundation Co Gwendolyn H
Hermes Family Foundation Co Gwendolyn H is a private foundation based in Summerfield, North Carolina. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations including schools, health and research organizations, arts organizations, and community services.
Hermes Family Foundation Co Gwendolyn H at a glance
In short: Hermes Family Foundation Co Gwendolyn H gave $86K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in North Carolina. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $86,000
- +65.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- +63.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,774
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,100,821
- +28.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (13 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hermes Family Foundation Co Gwendolyn H
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7300 Autumn Lake Drive, Summerfield, NC 27358
Phone: (336) 298-7110
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hermes Family Foundation Co Gwendolyn H funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Forsyth Country Day School Inc ($26K). Together the top 10 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 120 grants of 120 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina and 19% to recipients in Virginia. Recipients in New York received 10% of grant dollars, while recipients in Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Hermes Family Foundation Co Gwendolyn H open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 31 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 95% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 123% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2021) to $86K (2024). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Forsyth Country Day School Inc Lewisville, NC | General Operating | $26,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital New York, NY | General Operating | $8,500 |
| Moses Cone Health Greensboro, NC | General Operating | $6,000 |
| Virginia Museum of Natural History Martinsville, VA | General Operating | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross Piedmont Triad Ch High Point, NC | General Operating | $3,000 |
| Carlisle School Martinsville, VA | General Operating | $3,000 |
| Family Young Mens Christian Winston-Salem, NC | General Operating | $3,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of the Blue Ridge Martinsville, VA | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Carter High School Winston-Salem, NC | General Operating | $2,000 |
| Greensboro Science Center Greensboro, NC | General Operating | $2,000 |
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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 | $1,100,821 | $378,750 | $116,312 | $86,000 | 31 | $88,250 | $356,973 | $71,557 |
| 2023 | $857,316 | $237,265 | $75,288 | $52,000 | 19 | $52,000 | $218,652 | $59,836 |
| 2022 | $695,339 | $73,308 | $78,921 | $59,000 | 24 | $59,000 | $55,856 | $60,649 |
| 2021 | $700,952 | $102,988 | $53,127 | $44,000 | 18 | $44,000 | $96,353 | $66,556 |
| 2020 | $652,391 | $94,120 | $81,936 | $70,000 | 28 | — | $84,925 | $52,214 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hermes Family Foundation Co Gwendolyn H reported a distributable amount of $72K for 2024 — 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 show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Forsyth Country Day School describes itself as a private college-preparatory school serving preschool through high school, while St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital says its mission is to advance cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated missions include providing private education, strengthening families, developing students, responding to emergencies, and offering visual and performing arts experiences.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $86,000. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $26,000, with a median of $2,000. Its largest grants included $26,000 to Forsyth Country Day School, $8,500 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, $6,000 to Moses Cone Health, and $5,000 to the Virginia Museum of Natural History. The listed grants were for general operating purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Doris Crumpler as president/director, Irma Smart as vice president, Adrienne Hermes as secretary, and Gwendolyn Smith as officer/director.
Hermes Family Foundation Co Gwendolyn H is led by Doris Crumpler, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Doris Crumpler
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gwendolyn Smith
Officer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Adrienne Hermes
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Irma Smart
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Hermes Family Foundation Co Gwendolyn H
How much does Hermes Family Foundation Co Gwendolyn H give each year?
Hermes Family Foundation Co Gwendolyn H gave $86K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $52K across 19 grants.
What is Hermes Family Foundation Co Gwendolyn H's typical grant size?
Hermes Family Foundation Co Gwendolyn H's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,774, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hermes Family Foundation Co Gwendolyn H that year got $2K on average.
Where does Hermes Family Foundation Co Gwendolyn H give grants?
Hermes Family Foundation Co Gwendolyn H gives mostly in North Carolina: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (19%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Winston-Salem, NC (9 grants), Martinsville, VA (4 grants) and Greensboro, NC (4 grants).
Does Hermes Family Foundation Co Gwendolyn H give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Hermes Family Foundation Co Gwendolyn H's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hermes Family Foundation Co Gwendolyn H's largest grantees?
Hermes Family Foundation Co Gwendolyn H's largest 2024 grantees include Forsyth Country Day School Inc ($26,000), St Jude Childrens Research Hospital ($8,500) and Moses Cone Health ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hermes Family Foundation Co Gwendolyn H?
Hermes Family Foundation Co Gwendolyn H reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $88K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $72K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hermes Family Foundation Co Gwendolyn H fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Forsyth Country Day School describes itself as a private college-preparatory school serving preschool through high school, while St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hermes Family Foundation Co Gwendolyn H?
The foundation 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 Hermes Family Foundation Co Gwendolyn H's EIN?
Hermes Family Foundation Co Gwendolyn H's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0172567. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hermes Family Foundation Co Gwendolyn H 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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