The Hern Family Foundation is a private family foundation based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, founded in 2013 by Kevin and Tammy Hern. The foundation is structured as a 501(c)(3) organization and focuses on improving the quality of life for military veteran families and families experiencing significant physical or economic loss in Northeastern Oklahoma.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$558K
+125.0% YoY
Grant Count
25
-28.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
+215.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to impact and improve the quality of life of military veteran families and families that have experienced a significant physical and/or economic loss. The foundation directs the majority of its funds to organizations and programs operating in Northeastern Oklahoma.
Primary funding areas include:
- Military Families & Veterans Services
- Education
- Health
- Human Services
- Family & Children Services
- Community Services
The foundation gives preference to programs and specific operating needs, and funds only 501(c)(3) organizations as registered by the Internal Revenue Service Code.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 22 grants in 2024. Recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Hern Family Foundation directs the majority of its funds to organizations and programs that operate in Northeastern Oklahoma, with a particular focus on the Tulsa area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total assets: $7,553,782
- Total revenues: $333,896
- Total expenses: $658,933
- Investment income and dividends: $221,830
- Number of employees: 0
As of December 2023:
- Investment income and dividends: $247,010
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| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation was founded by Kevin and Tammy Hern.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Ray Hern | Director | 5 | — |
| Tammy Lynn Hern | Director | 5 | — |
| Gabrielle Ashtyn Rae Hern | Director | 5 | — |
| Kelby Austin Hern | Director | 5 | — |
| Kaden Everett Hern | Director | 5 | — |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has demonstrated ongoing commitment to its focus areas through consistent grantmaking. Notable grantees have publicly acknowledged the foundation's support, including Tulsa Classical Academy, Against Global Hunger, and Tulsa Girls' Home, highlighting the foundation's role as a partner in addressing veteran services, poverty, and youth welfare in the region.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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