Rick & Julie Hermanson Foundation
The Rick & Julie Hermanson Foundation is a private foundation based in Kent, Washington. In 2024, it reported 15 grants totaling $172,557 to charitable organizations.
Rick & Julie Hermanson Foundation at a glance
In short: Rick & Julie Hermanson Foundation gave $173K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $172,557
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- Average grant
- $11,504
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,332,157
- +154.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (76% 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 Rick & Julie Hermanson Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 21440 68Th Ave S, Kent, WA 98032
Phone: (206) 575-9700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rick & Julie Hermanson Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Multicare Foundation ($50K). Together the top 10 received $157K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 15 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Washington received 76% of grant dollars. The other reported recipient-state shares were Georgia, 9%; Indiana, 6%; Montana, 3%; and Minnesota, 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Rick & Julie Hermanson Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 743% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $173K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Multicare Foundation Tacoma, WA | Unrestricted. | $50,190 |
| Heavy Metal Summer Experience Bellevue, WA | Unrestricted. | $32,000 |
| Forterra NW Seattle, WA | Unrestricted. | $23,500 |
| 3DE National LLC Atlanta, GA | Unrestricted. | $15,000 |
| Life Support South CLE Elum, WA | Unrestricted. | $10,167 |
| Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Missoula, MT | Unrestricted. | $5,700 |
| Roslyn Downtown Association Roslyn, WA | Unrestricted. | $5,000 |
| Washington State Grange CLE Elum, WA | Unrestricted. | $5,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation Seattle, WA | Unrestricted. | $5,000 |
| Project 42 St. Paul, MN | Unrestricted. | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,332,157 | $1,007,329 | $175,172 | $172,557 | 15 | $172,557 | $20,417 | $23,219 |
| 2023 | $523,433 | $523,433 | — | — | — | — | — | $48 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rick & Julie Hermanson Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2024 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees describe work in areas including skilled-trades training, high-school education, emergency medical services, wildlife and habitat conservation, local economic development, university support, and community health care. These are the grantees’ own stated missions, not a stated focus-area list for the foundation.
For example, Heavy Metal Summer Experience says it trains students and showcases career opportunities in the skilled trades. Life Support says it works to enhance emergency medical services and health care in the Upper Kittitas Communities and I-90 Corridor. The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation says its mission includes protecting elk, other wildlife and habitat, and supporting hunting heritage.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $172,557. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $50,190, with a median of $5,000.
Among the reported 2024 grants were $50,190 to MultiCare Foundation, $32,000 to Heavy Metal Summer Experience, $23,500 to Forterra NW, $15,000 to 3DE National LLC, and $10,167 to Life Support. Other listed grants included $5,700 to Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and $5,000 each to Roslyn Downtown Association and the University of Washington Foundation. HealthNet Foundation and Turning Point USA each received $5,000 in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard Hermanson as president, Julie Hermanson as vice president, Jana Burbank as secretary, and David McNear as treasurer.
Rick & Julie Hermanson Foundation is led by Richard Hermanson, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Hermanson
President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David McNear
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jana Burbank
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Hermanson
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Rick & Julie Hermanson Foundation
How much does Rick & Julie Hermanson Foundation give each year?
Rick & Julie Hermanson Foundation gave $173K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Rick & Julie Hermanson Foundation's typical grant size?
Rick & Julie Hermanson Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $11,504, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rick & Julie Hermanson Foundation give grants?
Rick & Julie Hermanson Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (9%) and Indiana (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (3 grants) and Indianapolis, IN (2 grants).
Does Rick & Julie Hermanson Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Rick & Julie Hermanson Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Rick & Julie Hermanson Foundation's largest grantees?
Rick & Julie Hermanson Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Multicare Foundation ($50,190), Heavy Metal Summer Experience ($32,000) and Forterra NW ($23,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rick & Julie Hermanson Foundation?
Rick & Julie Hermanson Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $173K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $23K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rick & Julie Hermanson Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees describe work in areas including skilled-trades training, high-school education, emergency medical services, wildlife and habitat conservation, local economic development, university support, and community health care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rick & Julie Hermanson Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rick & Julie Hermanson Foundation's EIN?
Rick & Julie Hermanson Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0415103. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does Rick & Julie Hermanson 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 2023–2024
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