Hervey Foundation
The Hervey Foundation is a private foundation based in an individual recipient, Texas. Its 2026 filing reports grants to organizations serving children and families, animal welfare, youth programs, and arts and community programs.
Hervey Foundation at a glance
In short: Hervey Foundation gave $380K across 36 grants in 2026 (avg $11K), mostly in Texas. 36% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $379,500
- +220.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 36
- +157.1% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $10,542
- +24.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,327,186
- +6.0% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (13 of 36, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Texas (92% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hervey Foundation
- How to Apply
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists Eric Payne as the application contact and requests a grant application, a list of the board of directors, a list of management personnel, a current financial statement, the prior…
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists Eric Payne as the application contact and requests a grant application, a list of the board of directors, a list of management personnel, a current financial statement, the prior year’s Form 990-PF income tax return, and a copy of the organization’s 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. The filing says awards are generally limited to organizations within the United States, generally once annually, for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or prevention-of-cruelty-to-children-or-animals purposes.
- Review Cycle
- Calendar quarter.
- Deadline
- Calendar quarter.
- Contact
Application contact: Eric Payne
Mailing address: 120 Laura Gale, Canutillo, TX 79835
Phone: (915) 544-0291
Email: hf@swilp.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hervey Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was VFW Gadsen Post 4384 ($30K). Together the top 10 received $177K.
Grant Size Distribution
133 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 133 grants of 133 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 8% to recipients in New Mexico.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hervey Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 13 of 36 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 19% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 77% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 123% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $119K (2025) to $380K (2026). In 2026 it made 36 grants totaling $380K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VFW Gadsen Post 4384 Anthony, NM | Support local youth programs | $30,000 |
| Animal Rescue League of El Paso El Paso, TX | Spray Neuter program | $20,000 |
| Armed Services YMCA of El Paso El Paso, TX | Replace playground equipment. | $20,000 |
| Candlelighters of the El Paso Area El Paso, TX | Summer camp programs | $20,000 |
| El Paso Center for Children El Paso, TX | General operating expenses | $20,000 |
| UTEP Flute Studio El Paso, TX | Travel costs and fees | $15,500 |
| Make A Wish Foundation El Paso, TX | One childs wish | $15,000 |
| Children at Risk Houston, TX | Programs for young children | $12,500 |
| Special Olympics Texas El Paso, TX | General program expenses | $12,000 |
| UTEP Clarinet Council El Paso, TX | Defray travel expenses | $12,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,327,186 | $658,187 | $470,139 | $379,500 | 36 | $470,139 | $567,548 | $382,398 |
| 2025 | $3,139,831 | $331,165 | $195,548 | $118,500 | 14 | $194,165 | $255,500 | $355,063 |
| 2024 | $3,004,538 | $164,838 | $310,865 | $245,660 | 28 | $310,062 | $99,464 | $304,720 |
| 2023 | $3,151,437 | $120,661 | $279,656 | $214,500 | 26 | $278,027 | $57,748 | $294,533 |
| 2022 | $3,311,328 | $132,141 | $286,791 | $227,360 | 29 | $285,381 | $58,796 | $323,292 |
| 2021 | $3,465,978 | $57,391 | $204,572 | $152,400 | 24 | — | $92,990 | $262,818 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hervey Foundation reported a distributable amount of $382K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations and activities. For example, Candlelighters of the an individual recipient Area says its mission is to support children with cancer and their families; the El Paso Center for Children describes providing homes and support services for children and families; and the Animal Rescue League of an individual recipient describes its work as sheltering and caring for abandoned, injured, and abused companion animals. Other 2026 recipients include youth, hunger-relief, grief-support, and arts organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $379,500. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $30,000, with a median of $10,000. Notable awards included $30,000 to VFW Gadsen Post 4384 for local youth programs; $20,000 each to the Animal Rescue League of an individual recipient for its spay/neuter program, Armed Services YMCA of an individual recipient for playground equipment, Candlelighters of the an individual recipient Area for summer camp programs, and El Paso Center for Children for general operating expenses. UTEP Flute Studio received $15,500 for travel costs and fees.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Diane Ruby, Eric Payne, Jason Ruby, and Susana Ruby as trustees.
Hervey Foundation's 2026 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Diane Ruby
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Eric Payne
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jason Ruby
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Susana Ruby
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Hervey Foundation
How much does Hervey Foundation give each year?
Hervey Foundation gave $380K across 36 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $119K across 14 grants.
What is Hervey Foundation's typical grant size?
Hervey Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,542, across 36 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hervey Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does Hervey Foundation give grants?
Hervey Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Mexico (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were El Paso, TX (34 grants).
Does Hervey Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 6% of Hervey Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Hervey Foundation's largest grantees?
Hervey Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include VFW Gadsen Post 4384 ($30,000), Animal Rescue League of El Paso ($20,000) and Armed Services YMCA of El Paso ($20,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Hervey Foundation?
Hervey Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $470K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $382K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Hervey Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations and activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hervey Foundation?
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists Eric Payne as the application contact and requests a grant application, a list of the board of directors, a list of management personnel, a current financial statement, the prior… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hervey Foundation's EIN?
Hervey Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6068038. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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 2021 (received by the IRS June 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 15, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Hervey Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/hervey-foundation-morg_ced53ec2439f46a2a07b3488fd5c529c
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