Herr Family Foundation
Herr Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Morristown, Indiana. Its 2025 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in Indiana, including organizations addressing hunger, domestic violence, housing, and animal welfare.
Herr Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Herr Family Foundation gave $185K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in Indiana. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $185,000
- +23.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,500
- +23.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $1,631,366
- -0.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% 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 Herr Family Foundation
- 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: 7004 E 600 S, Morristown, IN 46161
Phone: (317) 432-6557
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Herr Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wheeler Mission ($25K). Together the top 10 received $185K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars listed for 2025 went to recipients in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Herr Family Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 85% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $90K (2023) to $185K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $185K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wheeler Mission Indianapolis, IN | General | $25,000 |
| Gleaners Indianapolis, IN | General | $25,000 |
| Fight for Life Indianapolis, IN | General | $25,000 |
| Second Helpings Indianapolis, IN | General | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Indianapolis, IN | General | $15,000 |
| Shepherd Community Center Indianapolis, IN | General | $15,000 |
| Humane Society Indianapolis, IN | General | $15,000 |
| The Julian Center Indianapolis, IN | General | $15,000 |
| Riley Childrens Foundation Indianapolis, IN | General | $15,000 |
| K9 Castaway Rescure Fountaintown, IN | General | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,631,366 | $215,971 | $219,830 | $185,000 | 10 | $185,000 | $123,663 | $149,394 |
| 2024 | $1,645,753 | $176,906 | $177,996 | $150,000 | 10 | $150,000 | $148,910 | $133,356 |
| 2023 | $1,646,843 | $42,626 | $109,874 | $90,000 | 9 | $90,000 | $22,752 | $112,041 |
| 2022 | $1,714,091 | $9,937 | $131,921 | $100,000 | 10 | $100,000 | — | $120,671 |
| 2021 | $1,836,075 | $227,883 | $145,025 | $100,000 | 10 | $100,000 | $182,858 | $138,733 |
| 2020 | $1,753,386 | $26,057 | $114,863 | $100,000 | 10 | — | $15,643 | $119,634 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Herr Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $149K 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
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grantees include Second Helpings, which says it addresses hunger and builds self-sufficiency through food rescue, hunger relief, and culinary job training. The Julian Center says it provides emergency shelter, counseling, and outreach advocacy for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and rape.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $185,000 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $25,000, with a median of $15,000. Recipients included Wheeler Mission, Gleaners, Fight for Life, and Second Helpings, each receiving $25,000; and Habitat for Humanity, Shepherd Community Center, Humane Society, The Julian Center, and Riley Childrens Foundation, each receiving $15,000. K9 Castaway Rescure received $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Audrey Williams as President, Linda Dison as V President, and Robert Williams and Emily Williams as Officers.
Herr Family Foundation is led by Audrey Williams, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Audrey Williams
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Dison
V President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Williams
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Williams
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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.
Frequently asked questions about Herr Family Foundation
How much does Herr Family Foundation give each year?
Herr Family Foundation gave $185K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $150K across 10 grants.
What is Herr Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Herr Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $18,500, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Herr Family Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Herr Family Foundation give grants?
Herr Family Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (9 grants).
Does Herr Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Herr Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Herr Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Herr Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Wheeler Mission ($25,000), Gleaners ($25,000) and Fight for Life ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Herr Family Foundation?
Herr Family Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $185K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $149K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Herr Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grantees include Second Helpings, which says it addresses hunger and builds self-sufficiency through food rescue, hunger relief, and culinary job training. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Herr Family Foundation?
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 Herr Family Foundation's EIN?
Herr Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2016101. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Herr Family Foundation 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Herr Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Herr Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/herr-family-foundation-morg_c8f8d5941425422b8673fccddaba64bb
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