Irvin E Herr Foundation
The Irvin E Herr Foundation is a private foundation based in Buffalo, New York. In its 2025 filing, it reported 11 grants totaling $18,600, primarily to colleges and universities in Pennsylvania and Virginia; the listed grant purposes were scholarships and general-purpose support.
Irvin E Herr Foundation at a glance
In short: Irvin E Herr Foundation gave $19K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $18,600
- +8.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,691
- +8.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,550
- Total assets
- $371,926
- +2.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Irvin E Herr Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing says to apply in writing. It lists no deadline and says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing states that awards are restricted to high school seniors in Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, and Northumberland counties in Pennsylvania, with awards limited to $2,000 for high school seniors and $1,500 for graduates in years two through four.
- Contact
Application contact: Karen Cummins M And T Trust Compan
Mailing address: PO Box 1377, Buffalo, NY 14240-9828
Phone: (716) 842-5581
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Irvin E Herr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lebanon Valley College ($3K). Together the top 10 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 33% to recipients in Virginia. The filing’s award restrictions also specify high school seniors in Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, and Northumberland counties of Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Irvin E Herr Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−20%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2024) to $23K (2022). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon Valley College Annville, PA | Scholarship | $3,100 |
| Millersville University Millersville, PA | Scholarship | $1,550 |
| Shippensburg University Shippensburg, PA | Scholarship | $1,550 |
| Ursinus College Collegeville, PA | Scholarship | $1,550 |
| Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | Scholarship | $1,550 |
| University of Richmond Richmond, VA | General Purpose | $1,550 |
| York College of Pennsylvania York, PA | Scholarship | $1,550 |
| Desales University Center Valley, PA | General Purpose | $1,550 |
| Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | Scholarship | $1,550 |
| The George Washington University Ashburn, VA | General Purpose | $1,550 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $371,926 | $37,541 | $28,369 | $18,600 | 11 | $20,100 | $29,953 | $20,614 |
| 2024 | $362,749 | $25,767 | $25,933 | $17,100 | 11 | $18,600 | $18,488 | $19,883 |
| 2023 | $363,359 | $13,687 | $26,467 | $18,265 | 11 | $19,765 | $6,785 | $18,621 |
| 2022 | $376,302 | $17,218 | $32,797 | $23,160 | 11 | $24,660 | $9,588 | $19,969 |
| 2021 | $391,904 | $39,526 | $30,255 | $20,295 | 7 | $20,295 | $29,416 | $22,928 |
| 2020 | $382,700 | $11,912 | $27,550 | $18,675 | 9 | — | $2,780 | $20,366 |
| 2019 | $398,272 | $19,663 | $27,978 | $18,300 | 10 | — | $11,113 | $20,113 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Irvin E Herr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to colleges and universities. The grantees describe their work in terms including undergraduate liberal-arts and professional education, liberal education, and preparation for purposeful lives and responsible leadership. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $18,600 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $1,550 to $3,100, with a median of $1,550. Its largest listed grant was $3,100 to Lebanon Valley College for a scholarship. Other listed recipients included Millersville University, Shippensburg University, Ursinus College, Liberty University, the University of Richmond, York College of Pennsylvania, DeSales University, Lehigh University, The George Washington University, and Washington and Lee University. Most listed awards were $1,550; the stated purposes were scholarships or general-purpose support.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Irvin E Herr Foundation's only listed officer is M AND T Trust Company, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
M AND T Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$7K (2022) → $7K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: M&T Trust CO (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: M AND T Trust CO (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $7K, to M and T Trust Company (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Irvin E Herr Foundation
How much does Irvin E Herr Foundation give each year?
Irvin E Herr Foundation gave $19K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $17K across 11 grants.
What is Irvin E Herr Foundation's typical grant size?
Irvin E Herr Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,550, and its average grant was $1,691, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Irvin E Herr Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Irvin E Herr Foundation give grants?
Irvin E Herr Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (33%).
Does Irvin E Herr Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 27% of Irvin E Herr Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (8 grants).
Who are Irvin E Herr Foundation's largest grantees?
Irvin E Herr Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Lebanon Valley College ($3,100), Millersville University ($1,550) and Shippensburg University ($1,550), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Irvin E Herr Foundation?
Irvin E Herr Foundation reported $372K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (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 Irvin E Herr Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to colleges and universities. The grantees describe their work in terms including undergraduate liberal-arts and professional education, liberal education, and preparation for purposeful lives and responsible leadership. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Irvin E Herr Foundation?
The 2025 filing says to apply in writing. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Irvin E Herr Foundation's EIN?
Irvin E Herr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2550087. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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