Ira C Herbert Family Foundation Inc
Ira C Herbert Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations in education, arts and culture, community services, recreation, and health.
Ira C Herbert Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Ira C Herbert Family Foundation Inc gave $93K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Georgia. 38% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $92,733
- -4.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,898
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $1,024,478
- +4.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 38% first-time grantees (12 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (72% 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 Ira C Herbert Family Foundation Inc
- 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: 1016 Old Powers Ferry Rd, Atlanta, GA 30327
Phone: (404) 271-7020
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ira C Herbert Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Temple ($9K). Together the top 10 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
176 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 176 grants of 176 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Georgia recipients received 72% of grant dollars. Other reported shares went to recipients in Texas (9%), North Carolina (7%), Florida (4%), and Michigan (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ira C Herbert Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
38%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 32 grantees (38%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 91% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $67K (2020) to $109K (2022). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $93K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Temple Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $8,750 |
| The Lovett School Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $7,300 |
| The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Ashevile, NC | Unrestricted | $6,494 |
| Chastain Park Conservancy Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Pat Green Foundation Fort Worth, TX | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| First Tee Augusta Augusta, GA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The 12 Bands of Christmas Augusta, GA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Underwater Hypoxic Blackout Prevention Norcross, GA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Young Life Marietta, GA | Unrestricted | $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 | $1,024,478 | $143,394 | $102,550 | $92,733 | 32 | $92,733 | $133,577 | $101,828 |
| 2023 | $983,634 | $106,167 | $103,723 | $97,504 | 34 | $97,504 | $99,568 | $97,612 |
| 2022 | $979,531 | $49,448 | $117,518 | $108,633 | 27 | $108,633 | $45,347 | $101,716 |
| 2021 | $1,028,320 | $109,644 | $103,403 | $95,006 | 41 | $95,006 | $102,047 | $101,088 |
| 2020 | $1,003,049 | $57,219 | $75,801 | $67,479 | 42 | — | $50,801 | $91,458 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ira C Herbert Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $102K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, The Lovett School describes its mission as developing students of honor, faith, and wisdom; Chastain Park Conservancy says it works to restore, enhance, maintain, and preserve Chastain Park; and Creating Connected Communities says it partners with social-service agencies and nonprofits to provide essentials, meals, literacy support, and other programs for children.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $92,733. Grants ranged from $100 to $8,750, with a median grant of $1,500.
Among the largest reported grants were $8,750 to The Temple, $8,000 to The Lovett School, $7,300 to Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, $6,494 to The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, and $6,000 each to Chastain Park Conservancy and Pat Green Foundation. Each was listed as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Carrie H Beskin and Fredric R Herbert as officers and directors, each with the title “Various.”
Ira C Herbert Family Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carrie H Beskin
Various
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Fredric R Herbert
Various
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jeffrey M. Herbert (2020–2022) — Various
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 Ira C Herbert Family Foundation Inc
How much does Ira C Herbert Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Ira C Herbert Family Foundation Inc gave $93K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $98K across 34 grants.
What is Ira C Herbert Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Ira C Herbert Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,898, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ira C Herbert Family Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Ira C Herbert Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Ira C Herbert Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (9%) and North Carolina (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (14 grants), Augusta, GA (2 grants), Marietta, GA (2 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does Ira C Herbert Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ira C Herbert Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (32 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ira C Herbert Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Ira C Herbert Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Temple ($8,750), The Lovett School ($8,000) and Atlanta Jewish Film Festival ($7,300), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ira C Herbert Family Foundation Inc?
Ira C Herbert Family Foundation Inc reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $93K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $102K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Ira C Herbert Family Foundation Inc 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 Ira C Herbert Family Foundation Inc?
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 Ira C Herbert Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Ira C Herbert Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2312519. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ira C Herbert Family Foundation Inc 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
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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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