Judith a Herbster Foundation
The Judith a Herbster Foundation is a private foundation based in Lincoln, Nebraska. Its stated charitable activity is to support students pursuing college or postgraduate degrees through financial assistance for academic achievement.
Judith a Herbster Foundation at a glance
In short: Judith a Herbster Foundation gave $30K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Nebraska. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,000
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $23,615
- -0.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Nebraska (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Judith a Herbster Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5555 South Street, Lincoln, NE 68506
Phone: (402) 483-7512
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Judith a Herbster Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 70 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. Nebraska accounted for 33%, Iowa 20%, Minnesota 13%, Illinois 13%, and Missouri 13% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Judith a Herbster Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2022) to $30K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 15 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23,615 | $30,000 | $30,034 | $30,000 | 15 | $30,000 |
| 2023 | $23,649 | $46,440 | $28,000 | $28,000 | 14 | $28,000 |
| 2022 | $5,209 | $13,846 | $24,000 | $24,000 | 12 | $24,000 |
| 2021 | $15,363 | $21,313 | $30,063 | $30,000 | 15 | $30,000 |
| 2020 | $24,113 | $11,625 | $28,000 | $28,000 | 14 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it supports youth in academic achievement by offering financial support to students pursuing a college or postgraduate degree. Its 2024 grants were reported as scholarships.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $30,000 through 15 grants. Each listed grant was $2,000. Named recipients included an individual recipient ($2,000); an individual recipient ($2,000); Grant Hervey of Atlanta, Kansas ($2,000); an individual recipientIntire, Iowa ($2,000); and an individual recipient ($2,000). Each was identified as a scholarship.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Charles W Herbster is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
Judith a Herbster Foundation is led by Charles W. Herbster, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles W. Herbster
President
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 Judith a Herbster Foundation
How much does Judith a Herbster Foundation give each year?
Judith a Herbster Foundation gave $30K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $28K across 14 grants.
What is Judith a Herbster Foundation's typical grant size?
Judith a Herbster Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,000, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Judith a Herbster Foundation give grants?
Judith a Herbster Foundation's top state is Nebraska, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Iowa (20%) and Minnesota (13%).
Does Judith a Herbster Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Judith a Herbster Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (15 grants).
How large is Judith a Herbster Foundation?
Judith a Herbster Foundation reported $24K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $30K.
What does Judith a Herbster Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it supports youth in academic achievement by offering financial support to students pursuing a college or postgraduate degree. Its 2024 grants were reported as scholarships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Judith a Herbster Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Judith a Herbster Foundation's EIN?
Judith a Herbster Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1514209. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Judith a Herbster Foundation 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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