Herrman Family Charitable Foundation

FRAMINGHAM, MA EIN: 47-4004605

The Herrman Family Charitable Foundation is an independent private foundation based in Framingham, Massachusetts. The foundation operates as a tax-exempt organization and focuses its philanthropic efforts on supporting nonprofits across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$941K

+61.8% YoY

Grant Count

24

-22.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$39K

+109.0% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding interests include:

  • Education
  • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
  • Human Services
  • Single Organization Support
  • Alliances & Advocacy

Grantmaking

The foundation does not currently maintain active grant opportunities listed publicly.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily supports organizations in:

  • Massachusetts
  • Indiana
  • Virginia

Grant Distribution by State

14states
+6 more states

Cities

BOSTONBRIGHTONBROOKLINEBostonBrightonBrooklineCHARLOTTESVILLECambridgeClintonFRAMINGHAMFairfieldFalmouthFraminghamGLOUCESTERGeorgetownGloucesterHOPKINTONHopkintonINDIANAPOLISJenkintown

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

  • Total Assets: $8,466,684
  • Total Annual Giving: $940,793
  • Annual Revenue: $178,500 (based on available data)
  • Tax-Exempt Status: Granted June 2016
  • EIN: 47-4004605
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.12020202120232024
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Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$235K$470K$706K$941K34 grants202031 grants202131 grants202324 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

RENAISSANCE CHARITABLE F…$600KMSPCA-ANGELL$150KTHE WONDERFUND$40KDON BOSCO CRISTO REY HIG…$30KGREATER BOSTON PFLAG$26KNATIVITY SCHOOL OF WORCE…$25KGLAD LAW$25KPAN MASS CHALLENGE$15KBOSTON BOOK FESTIVAL$5KA PLACE TO TURN$5K

Grant Size Distribution

120 grants across all recorded years

109<$50K7$50–100K3$100–250K$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc ($600,000), Mspca-angell ($150,000), The Wonderfund ($40,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
RENAISSANCE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC INDIANAPOLIS, INGENERAL USE$600,000
DON BOSCO CRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOL TAKOMA PARK, MDGENERAL USE$30,000
WHY NOT DEVIN FOUNDATION FRAMINGHAM, MAGENERAL USE$1,050
HOPKINTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS HOPKINTON, MAGENERAL USE$165
PEER HEALTH EXCHANGE INC OAKLAND, CAGENERAL USE$1,005
DANA FARBER JIMMY FUND BROOKLINE, MAGENERAL USE$1,545
GREATER BOSTON PFLAG WALTHAM, MAGENERAL USE$26,110
FRAMINGHAM COUNTRY CLUB CHARITABLE FOUNDATION FRAMINGHAM, MAGENERAL USE$865
CAPE ANN MUSEUM GLOUCESTER, MAGENERAL USE$500
AMERICAN LEGION CHARITIES INC INDIANAPOLIS, INGENERAL USE$400

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

  • Ernest L Herrman Jr. — President & Director
  • Kathleen Darragh Herrman — Treasurer & Director
  • Richard B Schafer — Clerk

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
ERNEST L HERRMAN JRPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR1
KATHLEEN DARRAGH HERRMANTREASURER/DIRECTOR5
RICHARD B SCHAFERCLERK1

Contact Information

Address: 9 Ditullio Drive, Framingham, MA 01701-2854

Telephone: 508-479-4025

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Herrman Family Charitable Foundation fund?

The foundation's primary funding interests include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Single Organization Support • Alliances & Advocacy

How do I apply for a grant from Herrman Family Charitable Foundation?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $104 to $600,000. **Total Annual Giving:** $940,793 (based on most recent available data) The foundation does not currently maintain active grant opportunities listed publicly.

Where does Herrman Family Charitable Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily supports organizations in: • Massachusetts • Indiana • Virginia

What size grants does Herrman Family Charitable Foundation award?

In 2024, Herrman Family Charitable Foundation awarded 24 grants totaling $941K — an average of about $39K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Herrman Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?

Herrman Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4004605. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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