Hervey Foundation
The Hervey Foundation is a private foundation based in El Paso, Texas, established as a trust in 1957 and designated as tax-exempt since November 1959. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on philanthropic grantmaking in Texas.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.1M
+4.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$119K
-51.8% YoY
Grant Count
14
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-3.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Historic Buildings Preservation
- Historic Preservation
- Arts
Grantmaking
The foundation maintains an active grantmaking program, though specific application procedures are not detailed in available sources.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Hervey Foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, with a particular emphasis on the El Paso area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending January 2025:
- Total Assets: $3,139,831
- Total Revenue: $331,165
- Total Expenses: $195,548
- Net Income: $135,617
- Total Liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,139,831 | $3,004,538 | $3,151,437 |
| Revenue | $331,165 | $164,838 | $120,661 |
| Expenses | $195,548 | $310,865 | $279,656 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $194,165 | $310,062 | $278,027 |
| Net Investment Income | $255,500 | $99,464 | $57,748 |
| Distributable Amount | $355,063 | $304,720 | $294,533 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diane Ruby | Trustee | — | — |
| Eric Payne | Trustee | — | — |
| Jason Ruby | Trustee | — | — |
| Susana Ruby | Trustee | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: PO Box 221138, El Paso, TX 79913-4138
Telephone: 915-532-2621
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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