Molly and Joseph Herman Foundation
The Molly and Joseph Herman Foundation is a private foundation based in Flagstaff, Arizona. In its 2025 filing, it reported 31 grants totaling $42,059, primarily to organizations in Arizona.
Molly and Joseph Herman Foundation at a glance
In short: Molly and Joseph Herman Foundation gave $42K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in Arizona. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $42,059
- +282.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- +181.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,357
- +35.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $617,425
- +157.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (9 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (99% 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 Molly and Joseph Herman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 22 W Birch Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Phone: (928) 779-6211
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Molly and Joseph Herman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Flagstaff Family Food Center ($4K). Together the top 10 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
177 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 177 grants of 177 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona and 1% to recipients in New York. The listed grants included recipients in Flagstaff and Phoenix, Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Molly and Joseph Herman Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 30 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $951; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 13% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 60% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 215% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2024) to $106K (2022). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff Family Food Center Flagstaff, AZ | Feeding Hope to Flagstaff | $4,000 |
| Literacy Volunteers of Coconino COU Flagstaff, AZ | Scaling Library Access | $3,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagsta Flagstaff, AZ | Youth Mentoring Program | $2,000 |
| Catholic Charities Community Servic Phoenix, AZ | Homeless Services in Northern Arizona | $2,000 |
| Northern Arizona Institute for Comm Flagstaff, AZ | Connecting Schools to Community | $2,000 |
| Poore Medical Clinic Flagstaff, AZ | Patient Care | $2,000 |
| Victim Witness Services of Coconino Flagstaff, AZ | Crisis Response Program | $2,000 |
| Puente De Hozho Flagstaff, AZ | Inquiry in 3 Languages | $2,000 |
| Integrated Family Court Flagstaff, AZ | Rollercoasters Divorce Education | $1,500 |
| Cancer Support Community Arizona Flagstaff, AZ | Supporting Flagstaff Residents | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $617,425 | $601,357 | $44,606 | $42,059 | 31 | $42,059 | $334,194 | $19,602 |
| 2024 | $239,731 | $30,911 | $13,152 | $11,000 | 11 | $11,000 | $4,812 | $17,992 |
| 2023 | $221,972 | $75,897 | $71,921 | $69,550 | 38 | $69,550 | $4,264 | $15,125 |
| 2022 | $217,996 | $84,619 | $102,227 | $105,550 | 54 | $105,550 | $3,496 | $15,468 |
| 2021 | $235,604 | $63,097 | $89,817 | $88,220 | 43 | $89,817 | $3,427 | $16,157 |
| 2020 | $262,324 | $59,171 | $91,416 | $89,125 | 50 | — | $3,296 | $15,741 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Molly and Joseph Herman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. The grants show support for organizations working in areas including food, education, social services, health, and community activities.
Among its grantees, Flagstaff Family Food Center describes its mission as “neighbors feeding neighbors, every day.” Flagstaff Junior Academy says it is dedicated to educating students through academics, experiential excellence, and community. Sunshine Rescue Mission says it provides emergency shelter, meals, and clothing to people in need. Lowell Observatory describes a mission of astronomical research and public education and outreach. Cancer Support Community Arizona says it supports people impacted by cancer and works to break down barriers to care. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $42,059. Grants ranged from $559 to $4,000, with a median grant of $1,000.
The largest 2025 grants included $4,000 to Flagstaff Family Food Center; $3,000 to Literacy Volunteers of Coconino County; and $2,000 each to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff, Catholic Charities Community Services, Northern Arizona Institute for Community, Poore Medical Clinic, Victim Witness Services of Coconino County, and Puente de Hozho. Other reported grants included $1,500 to Integrated Family Court and $1,000 each to Cancer Support Community Arizona, Canyon Movement Company, and Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Maury Herman and David Zalkind as members; Karen Kinne-Herman as chairman; Michael Herman as secretary; Julie Zalkind as treasurer; and Rebecca Herman as president.
Molly and Joseph Herman Foundation is led by Rebecca Herman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rebecca Herman
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Karen Kinne-Herman
Chairman
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Zalkind
Member
Vice President → Director, 2022
Director → Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Julie Zalkind
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Maury Herman
Member
Secretary → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Herman
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Molly and Joseph Herman Foundation
How much does Molly and Joseph Herman Foundation give each year?
Molly and Joseph Herman Foundation gave $42K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $11K across 11 grants.
What is Molly and Joseph Herman Foundation's typical grant size?
Molly and Joseph Herman Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,357, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Molly and Joseph Herman Foundation that year got $951 on average.
Where does Molly and Joseph Herman Foundation give grants?
Molly and Joseph Herman Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Flagstaff, AZ (27 grants) and Phoenix, AZ (3 grants).
Does Molly and Joseph Herman Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of Molly and Joseph Herman Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Molly and Joseph Herman Foundation's largest grantees?
Molly and Joseph Herman Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Flagstaff Family Food Center ($4,000), Literacy Volunteers of Coconino COU ($3,000) and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagsta ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Molly and Joseph Herman Foundation?
Molly and Joseph Herman Foundation reported $617K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Molly and Joseph Herman Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The grants show support for organizations working in areas including food, education, social services, health, and community activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Molly and Joseph Herman Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Molly and Joseph Herman Foundation's EIN?
Molly and Joseph Herman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0789922. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Molly and Joseph Herman 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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