Nathan & Sarah Herbst Family
Nathan & Sarah Herbst Family is a private foundation, based in Madison, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $232K.
Nathan & Sarah Herbst Family at a glance
In short: Nathan & Sarah Herbst Family gave $232K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $231,519
- +76.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,724
- +134.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,353
- -83.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Nathan & Sarah Herbst Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Wisconsin Foundation ($100K). Together the top 9 received $232K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 22 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2023) to $232K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $232K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Foundation Madison, WI | American Family Children's Hospital | $100,000 |
| United Way of Dane County Found Madison, WI | Centennial Campaign Gift | $50,000 |
| Usona Institute Inc Madison, WI | General Gift | $50,000 |
| Child Mind Institute New York, NY | Adhd Program | $10,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Strategic Initiative Fund | $10,000 |
| Uw Health Madison, WI | Berbee Walsh Dept. of Medicine | $5,000 |
| WSLO Maple Bluff Maple Bluff, WI | General Gift | $5,000 |
| Clean Lakes Alliance Madison, WI | General Gift | $1,004 |
| Vera Court Neighborhood Center Madison, WI | General Gift | $515 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,353 | $225,328 | $233,268 | $231,519 | 9 | $231,519 |
| 2024 | $8,293 | $142,500 | $134,207 | $131,435 | 12 | $131,435 |
| 2023 | — | $12,500 | $12,500 | $12,500 | 1 | $12,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nathan & Sarah Herbst Family is led by Nathan A. Herbst, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nathan A. Herbst
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Judy Warzel Lelm
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Sarah M. Herbst
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Nathan & Sarah Herbst Family
How much does Nathan & Sarah Herbst Family give each year?
Nathan & Sarah Herbst Family gave $232K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $131K across 12 grants.
What is Nathan & Sarah Herbst Family's typical grant size?
Nathan & Sarah Herbst Family's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $25,724, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nathan & Sarah Herbst Family give grants?
Nathan & Sarah Herbst Family gives mostly in Wisconsin: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Madison, WI (6 grants).
Does Nathan & Sarah Herbst Family give general operating support?
Yes: 44% of Nathan & Sarah Herbst Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Nathan & Sarah Herbst Family's largest grantees?
Nathan & Sarah Herbst Family's largest 2025 grantees include University of Wisconsin Foundation ($100,000), United Way of Dane County Found ($50,000) and Usona Institute Inc ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Nathan & Sarah Herbst Family?
Nathan & Sarah Herbst Family reported $1K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $225K.
What is Nathan & Sarah Herbst Family's EIN?
Nathan & Sarah Herbst Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1362926. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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