Hertz Douglas J Family Foundation
Hertz Douglas J Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Smyrna, Georgia. In 2024, it reported 74 grants totaling $2,586,067, supporting organizations including educational institutions, health and human-services organizations, arts organizations, and community groups.
Hertz Douglas J Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Hertz Douglas J Family Foundation gave $2.6M across 74 grants in 2024 (avg $35K), mostly in Georgia. 22% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,586,067
- -15.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 74
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,947
- -15.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $22,304,119
- -0.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (16 of 73, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (59% 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 Hertz Douglas J Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5500 United Dr Se, Smyrna, GA 30082
Phone: (678) 305-2000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hertz Douglas J Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tulane University ($810K). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
337 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 287 grants of 337 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 31% to Louisiana, 6% to the District of Columbia, and 1% each to New York and Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 74 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hertz Douglas J Family Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 73 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $26K; repeat grants $38K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 202% 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 $1.9M (2020) to $3.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 74 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tulane University New Orleans, LA | General Support | $810,000 |
| Woodruff Arts Center Atlanta, GA | General Support | $282,500 |
| Pace Academy Atlanta, GA | General Support | $140,000 |
| Grady Health Foundation Atlanta, GA | General Support | $130,000 |
| Northside Youth Organization Atlanta, GA | General Support | $125,000 |
| Jewish Home Life Atlanta, GA | General Support | $100,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundation (Aipac) Washington, DC | General Support | $75,000 |
| Children's Healthcare Atlanta, GA | General Support | $75,000 |
| The Temple Atlanta, GA | General Support | $51,000 |
| Westside Future Fund Atlanta, GA | General Support | $50,000 |
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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 | $22,304,119 | $2,713,132 | $2,752,770 | $2,586,067 | 74 | $2,586,067 | $2,558,929 | $1,281,447 |
| 2023 | $22,396,596 | $1,494,118 | $3,245,092 | $3,065,968 | 74 | $3,065,968 | $1,315,012 | $1,257,509 |
| 2022 | $24,136,882 | $1,973,005 | $2,694,963 | $2,508,713 | 77 | $2,508,713 | $350,040 | $1,340,799 |
| 2021 | $24,749,992 | $4,390,999 | $2,657,055 | $2,512,345 | 61 | $2,512,345 | $2,744,089 | $1,393,910 |
| 2020 | $22,913,948 | $2,582,571 | $2,031,804 | $1,905,850 | 51 | — | $659,170 | $1,240,243 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hertz Douglas J Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.3M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. Examples include Pace Academy, whose mission is to prepare confident citizens of the world who honor the school’s values; Westside Future Fund, which describes its work as advancing neighborhood revitalization while improving quality of life and elevating the historic Westside’s history and culture; and Georgia Research Alliance, which aims to foster collaboration among business, research universities, and state government to build a technology-driven economy.
Other 2024 recipients include Atlanta Police Foundation, which describes its mission as making Atlanta safe and inviting; East Lake Foundation, which partners with residents and service providers to support community members; and Westminster Schools, which describes itself as a Christian independent school focused on students’ growth into leaders of conscience.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 74 grants totaling $2,586,067. Grants ranged from $640 to $810,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest awards included $810,000 to Tulane University, $282,500 to Woodruff Arts Center, $140,000 to Pace Academy, $130,000 to Grady Health Foundation, and $125,000 to Northside Youth Organization. Each was listed for general support.
Other listed grants included $100,000 to Jewish Home Life, $75,000 each to American Israel Education Foundation (AIPAC) and Children’s Healthcare, and $51,000 to The Temple.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Douglas Hertz as president, Lila Hertz as vice president, Amy H Agami as secretary, and Michael Hertz as treasurer.
Hertz Douglas J Family Foundation is led by Douglas Hertz, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Douglas Hertz
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy H. Agami
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lila Hertz
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Hertz
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/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 Hertz Douglas J Family Foundation
How much does Hertz Douglas J Family Foundation give each year?
Hertz Douglas J Family Foundation gave $2.6M across 74 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.1M across 74 grants.
What is Hertz Douglas J Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Hertz Douglas J Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $34,947, across 74 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hertz Douglas J Family Foundation that year got $26K on average.
Where does Hertz Douglas J Family Foundation give grants?
Hertz Douglas J Family Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Louisiana (31%) and District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (49 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Hertz Douglas J Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Hertz Douglas J Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (74 of 74) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hertz Douglas J Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Hertz Douglas J Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Tulane University ($810,000), Woodruff Arts Center ($282,500) and Pace Academy ($140,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hertz Douglas J Family Foundation?
Hertz Douglas J Family Foundation reported $22.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.6M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hertz Douglas J Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hertz Douglas J Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hertz Douglas J Family Foundation's EIN?
Hertz Douglas J Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2792485. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Hertz Douglas J 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 October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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