Herrman Family Charitable Foundation
The Herrman Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Framingham, Massachusetts. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Herrman Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Herrman Family Charitable Foundation gave $941K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), mostly in Indiana. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $940,793
- +61.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- -22.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $39,200
- +109.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,698
- Total assets
- $8,466,684
- -9.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (12 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (64% 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 Herrman Family Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9 Ditullio Dr, Framingham, MA 01701-2854
Phone: (508) 479-4025
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Herrman Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc ($600K). Together the top 10 received $922K.
Grant Size Distribution
163 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 149 grants of 163 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana, 33% to Massachusetts, and 3% to Maryland. California and Virginia each accounted for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Herrman Family Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 24 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $56K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 29% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 114% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 187% 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 $258K (2020) to $941K (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $941K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | General Use | $600,000 |
| MSPCA-Angell Boston, MA | General Use | $150,000 |
| The Wonderfund Newton, MA | General Use | $40,000 |
| Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School Takoma Park, MD | General Use | $30,000 |
| Greater Boston PFLAG Waltham, MA | General Use | $26,110 |
| Nativity School of Worcester Worcester, MA | General Use | $25,000 |
| Glad Law Boston, MA | General Use | $25,000 |
| Pan Mass Challenge Needham, MA | General Use | $15,323 |
| Boston Book Festival Brighton, MA | General Use | $5,250 |
| A Place to Turn Natick, MA | General Use | $5,000 |
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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 | $8,466,684 | $239,059 | $957,828 | $940,793 | 24 | $943,878 | $355,219 | $504,644 |
| 2023 | $9,327,688 | $1,336,651 | $592,455 | $581,521 | 31 | $581,530 | $746,606 | $461,676 |
| 2022 | $8,609,094 | $178,457 | $798,902 | $794,648 | 43 | $794,648 | $176,399 | $467,925 |
| 2021 | $9,237,652 | $120,464 | $466,348 | $439,435 | 31 | $439,435 | $77,223 | $512,356 |
| 2020 | $9,590,806 | $5,402,957 | $274,038 | $258,405 | 34 | — | $1,823,216 | $309,092 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Herrman Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $505K 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
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for educational institutions, social-service organizations, an animal-welfare organization, and advocacy organizations. For example, Nativity School of Worcester describes its work as providing high-quality education through a co-divisional model; A Place To Turn says it assists families in need with food, clothing, and household items; and Jewish Family Service of MetroWest describes its work as providing social, health, and community services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $940,793. Awards ranged from $165 to $600,000, with a median of $2,698. Its largest grants included $600,000 to Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc. in Indianapolis, listed for general use; $150,000 to MSPCA-Angell in Boston, also for general use; and $40,000 to The Wonderfund in Newton, for general use. Other notable awards included $30,000 to Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School and $25,000 each to Nativity School of Worcester and GLAD Law.
The foundation reported 31 grants totaling $581,521 in 2023 and 31 grants totaling $439,435 in 2021.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ernest L Herrman Jr. as president and director, Kathleen Darragh Herrman as treasurer and director, and Richard B Schafer as clerk.
Herrman Family Charitable Foundation is led by Ernest L. Herrman Jr., President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ernest L. Herrman Jr.
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Darragh Herrman
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard B. Schafer
Clerk
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Herrman Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Herrman Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Herrman Family Charitable Foundation gave $941K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $582K across 31 grants.
What is Herrman Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Herrman Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,698, and its average grant was $39,200, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Herrman Family Charitable Foundation that year got $56K on average.
Where does Herrman Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Herrman Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Framingham, MA (4 grants), Boston, MA (3 grants), Indianapolis, IN (2 grants) and Worcester, MA (2 grants).
Does Herrman Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Herrman Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Herrman Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Herrman Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Renaissance Charitable Foundation Inc ($600,000), MSPCA-Angell ($150,000) and The Wonderfund ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Herrman Family Charitable Foundation?
Herrman Family Charitable Foundation reported $8.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $944K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $505K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Herrman Family Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants included support for educational institutions, social-service organizations, an animal-welfare organization, and advocacy organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Herrman Family Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Does Herrman Family Charitable 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Herrman Family Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/herrman-family-charitable-foundation-morg_35605e6dae3f47c89e9c45d53faf5e10
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