Michael Herman Cancer Foundation
Michael Herman Cancer Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wayne, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $2K.
Michael Herman Cancer Foundation at a glance
In short: Michael Herman Cancer Foundation gave $2K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $892.5), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,785
- +78.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $893
- +78.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $893
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Michael Herman Cancer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Valerie Fund ($1K). Together the top 2 received $2K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Michael Herman Cancer Foundation gives
- Giving grew 346% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100 (2020) to $2K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Valerie Fund Maplewood, NJ | General Purposes | $1,285 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital Memphis, TN | General Purposes | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | $2,555 | $1,785 | 2 |
| 2023 | $2,555 | — | $1,325 | $1,000 | 2 |
| 2022 | $3,880 | — | $1,125 | $800 | 2 |
| 2021 | $5,005 | $100 | $725 | $400 | 2 |
| 2020 | $5,630 | — | $693 | $100 | 1 |
| 2019 | $6,323 | $100 | $2,075 | $1,500 | 1 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michael Herman Cancer Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Herman
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Eva Herman
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Lauren Schwed
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Michael Herman Cancer Foundation
How much does Michael Herman Cancer Foundation give each year?
Michael Herman Cancer Foundation gave $2K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1K across 2 grants.
Where does Michael Herman Cancer Foundation operate?
Michael Herman Cancer Foundation has awarded grants in New Jersey, Tennessee.
What is Michael Herman Cancer Foundation's EIN?
Michael Herman Cancer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-3057212. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 13, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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