John Herr Foundation
John Herr Foundation is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2024, it made $2K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $82K.
John Herr Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,737,450
- +3.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $88,676
- +8.1% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $2,186
- -85.4% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $8,801
- -75.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who John Herr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 6 grants of 16 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How John Herr Foundation gives
- Giving fell 99% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 2% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2023) to $2.0M (2020). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project St Anne Miami, FL | Public Assistance | $10,000 |
| Community Health Facilities Fund Stamford, CT | Pulic Assistance | $5,000 |
Ready to take the next step with John Herr Foundation?
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 | $2,737,450 | $88,676 | $8,801 | — | — | $2,186 | $82,061 | $135,598 |
| 2023 | $2,657,575 | $82,042 | $35,711 | $15,000 | 2 | $15,000 | $82,042 | $127,974 |
| 2022 | $2,611,244 | $16,430 | $8,968 | — | — | — | $9,052 | $74,083 |
| 2021 | $2,603,782 | $11,931 | $940,828 | $938,000 | 6 | $938,000 | $3,441 | $137,259 |
| 2020 | $3,532,679 | $2,035,740 | $1,981,148 | $1,970,100 | 8 | — | $17,417 | $32,822 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John Herr Foundation reported a distributable amount of $136K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John Herr Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bryan Herr
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Asher
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Burris
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 John Herr Foundation
How large is John Herr Foundation?
John Herr Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $136K (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.
Where does John Herr Foundation operate?
John Herr Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Texas.
What is John Herr Foundation's EIN?
John Herr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6587688. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work John Herr Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in John Herr Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common
Louise Laraway Teal Foundation
Manhattan Beach, CA
Assets
$2.8M
Grants
8
Total Given
$124K
Witherbee Foundation
Pasadena, CA
Assets
$9.3M
Grants
8
Total Given
$232K
The Bayfront Foundation
Wilmington, DE
Assets
$1.0M
Grants
8
Total Given
$38K
Carol Foundation
Gallatin, TN
Assets
$2.0M
Grants
9
Total Given
$68K
Lorrie Tuccinardi Family Foundation
Punta Gorda, FL
The foundation supports preselected charities working in areas including scholarships, humanitarian aid and disaster response, animal welfare, preventive medicine, nutrition, and public education. Its 2024 grants ranged from $4,000 to $18,000, with a median of $4,500, and went to organizations in several states, including California, Texas, Massachusetts, Indiana, and New York. It does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$4.0M
Grants
10
Total Given
$73K
Fire Streak Ministry
East Fallowfield, PA
FIRE STREAK MINISTRY supports charitable organizations, including ministries and churches, equine-assisted therapy, missionary training, and anti-trafficking work. In 2024, grants ranged from $1,000 to $35,000, with a median of $3,500; most funding went to Pennsylvania, followed by Tennessee, with smaller amounts to Ohio, Colorado, and Utah. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$96K
Grants
10
Total Given
$86K
More similar funders
More Funders in Texas
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from John Herr Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
John Herr Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?