Herrick Foundation
The Herrick Foundation is a private foundation based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Established by Ray W. Herrick in 1949, it seeks to empower and support organizations that strengthen communities and help people flourish.
Herrick Foundation at a glance
In short: Herrick Foundation gave $8.8M across 88 grants in 2025 (avg $100K), mostly in Michigan. 66% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,782,000
- +17.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 88
- +66.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $99,795
- -29.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,500
- Total assets
- $177,427,204
- -0.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 66% first-time grantees (38 of 58, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (99% 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 Herrick Foundation
- Contact
Application contact: Herrick Foundation
Mailing address: 2010 Hogback Road Suite 5, 2010 Hogback Road Suite 5, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Phone: (734) 646-3281
Website: https://herrickfdn.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Herrick Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Many Hands Lifesharing Community ($1.7M across 8 grants). Together the top 10 received $6.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
246 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 104 grants of 246 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation says its focus is on underserved and overlooked communities in Southeast Michigan and communities where engaged family and Board members live. Its Michigan priorities are Washtenaw, Lenawee, Livingston, Jackson, and Monroe counties, along with Emmet and Charlevoix counties. It also identifies Pima and Yavapai counties in Arizona and Missoula and Flathead counties in Montana as areas where engaged family and Board members live. The Foundation says it generally does not support organizations focused on Detroit or Ann Arbor, though it may occasionally support statewide or regional efforts in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 88 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Herrick Foundation open to new grantees?
66%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 38 of 58 grantees (66%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $93K; repeat grants $262K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $75K repeat.
- 29% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% 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 $7.2M (2023) to $8.8M (2025). In 2025 it made 88 grants totaling $8.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Many Hands Lifesharing Community Ypsilanti, MI | Support Property Acquisition | $1,555,500 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts Interlochen, MI | Support Interlochen Envision at 100 | $1,000,000 |
| Regents of the University of Michig Ann Arbor, MI | Support Construction of Bed Tower | $1,000,000 |
| Presbyterian Villages of Michigan F Southfield, MI | To Support the Villages of Westland | $750,000 |
| Little Traverse Conservancy Harbor Springs, MI | To Support White Mountain/Chigidaaki | $500,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Lansing, MI | Support Convservation Efforts | $500,000 |
| Henry Ford Health System Detroit, MI | Support Phase II of Precision Medi. | $500,000 |
| Interfaith Hospitality Network of W Ann Arbor, MI | To Support Shelter Units at Towsley | $250,000 |
| Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative Ann Arbor, MI | To Support Border to Border Campaign | $250,000 |
| Michigan Community Capital Lansing, MI | Support Development Capacity Build. | $200,000 |
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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 | $177,427,204 | $8,710,959 | $10,323,117 | $8,782,000 | 88 | $9,589,304 | $8,113,572 | $9,000,597 |
| 2024 | $179,053,825 | $7,183,854 | $8,956,937 | $7,463,088 | 53 | $8,169,504 | $6,432,421 | $8,636,896 |
| 2023 | $180,833,965 | $1,487,894 | $8,505,948 | $7,175,167 | 25 | $7,828,245 | $4,006,717 | $8,110,605 |
| 2022 | $187,827,913 | $63,633,098 | $11,554,508 | $7,573,327 | 42 | $8,204,274 | $63,058,018 | $7,915,629 |
| 2021 | $135,749,323 | $10,836,296 | $9,440,225 | $7,751,639 | 38 | — | $9,975,854 | $9,183,051 |
| 2020 | $134,353,252 | $10,441,615 | $9,261,615 | $7,806,060 | 47 | — | $9,615,122 | $8,125,115 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Herrick Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9.0M 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 stated aim is to support organizations that strengthen communities and help people flourish. Its focus areas are Housing, Lifelong Learning, and Community Wellbeing. Priorities include affordable and workforce housing, housing access and retention, experiential and non-traditional learning, community spaces, healthy food access, survivor services, and community health. Across these areas, it prioritizes projects that serve underserved, vulnerable, or rural populations, foster inter-generational relationships, involve community stakeholders, or build organizational capacity.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate the range of work represented among its grantees. Many Hands Lifesharing Community describes its mission as providing activities and housing for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and preparing the next generation of service professionals. Interlochen Center for the Arts says it engages and inspires people through educational, artistic, and cultural programs. Little Traverse Conservancy says it protects northern Michigan land through nature preserves, working forest reserves, and conservation easements. Huron Waterloo Pathways Initiative says it works to develop and promote regional trails connecting people, communities, and nature.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 88 grants totaling $8,782,000. Grants ranged from $250 to $1,555,500, with a median grant of $15,500. Notable awards included $1,555,500 to Many Hands Lifesharing Community for property acquisition; $1,000,000 each to Interlochen Center for the Arts for “Interlochen Envision at 100” and to the Regents of the University of Michigan for construction of a bed tower; and $750,000 to Presbyterian Villages of Michigan for The Village of Westland. Other awards included $500,000 each to Little Traverse Conservancy, The Nature Conservancy, and Henry Ford Health System.
The Foundation’s 2024 filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It directs applicants to its website or to request application materials and restrictions by email. No application deadline is stated.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lisa Herrick Parker as President/Treasurer; Wendy Brightman as CEO/Secretary; and Linda J. Herrick, Shelby Herrick, Eric R. Parker, Rachel Parker, and Todd Herrick II as trustees.
Herrick Foundation is led by Wendy Brightman, CEO & Secretary on every filing since 2022; all 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wendy Brightman
CEO & Secretary
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$196K (2023) → $254K (2025)
Lisa Herrick Parker
President
President & T → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$103K (2020) → $110K (2025)
Linda J. Herrick
Trustee
Vice Executive → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $11K (2025)
Todd W. Herrick II
Trustee
Vice President → V.p. & Trustee, 2022
V.p. & Trustee → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$26K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Eric R. Parker
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$3K (2024) → $8K (2025)
Rachel Parker
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$3K (2024) → $10K (2025)
Shelby Herrick
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$3K (2024) → $8K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael A. Indenbaum (2020–2021) — Secretary & T
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 $254K, to Wendy Brightman (CEO/Secretar). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Herrick Foundation
How much does Herrick Foundation give each year?
Herrick Foundation gave $8.8M across 88 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $7.5M across 53 grants.
What is Herrick Foundation's typical grant size?
Herrick Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,500, and its average grant was $99,795, across 88 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Herrick Foundation that year got $93K on average.
Where does Herrick Foundation give grants?
Herrick Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ypsilanti, MI (19 grants), Ann Arbor, MI (17 grants), Monroe, MI (7 grants) and Adrian, MI (6 grants).
Does Herrick Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 1% of Herrick Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 88) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Support for CFRM 2.0 Training" (24 grants) and "Support Capacity Building" (3 grants).
Who are Herrick Foundation's largest grantees?
Herrick Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Many Hands Lifesharing Community ($1,720,750 across 8 grants), Interlochen Center for the Arts ($1,025,000 across 2 grants) and Regents of the University of Michig ($1,000,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Herrick Foundation?
Herrick Foundation reported $177.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Herrick Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated aim is to support organizations that strengthen communities and help people flourish. Its focus areas are Housing, Lifelong Learning, and Community Wellbeing. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Herrick Foundation?
Herrick Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check herrickfdn.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Herrick Foundation's EIN?
Herrick Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-6041517. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 20, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 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 29, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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