Stanley M Herzog Charitable Foundation
The Stanley M Herzog Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Smithville, Missouri. Its stated purpose is to catalyze and accelerate quality Christ-centered K–12 education, and it supports that work through grants, training, events, and educational content.
Stanley M Herzog Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Stanley M Herzog Charitable Foundation gave $68.3M across 71 grants in 2024 (avg $962K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $68,317,631
- +1023.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 71
- -14.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $962,220
- +1212.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $285,047,183
- -18.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (94% 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 Stanley M Herzog Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s website says it does not accept unsolicited requests. Its 2024 filing lists Kristen Ansley as the contact for inquiries, says there is no specific form or deadline, and states that no specific award restrictions had been developed.
- Contact
Application contact: Kristen Ansley
Mailing address: 105 Nw 188Th Street, Smithville, MO 64089
Phone: (816) 584-9393
Website: https://herzogfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stanley M Herzog Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Herzog Foundation Resource Management ($59.8M). Together the top 10 received $67.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
213 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 163 grants of 213 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went primarily to Missouri recipients (94%), followed by Virginia (3%), Kentucky (1%), Texas (1%), and Georgia (0%). Its grants included recipients in other states as well, including Texas, Georgia, and Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 71 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Stanley M Herzog Charitable Foundation gives
- 15% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 10998% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 121% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $243K (2020) to $68.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 71 grants totaling $68.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Herzog Foundation Resource Management Smithville, MO | General Support | $59,814,058 |
| Herzog Tomorrow Smithville, MO | General Support | $2,125,229 |
| Donors Trust Alexandria, VA | General Support | $2,000,000 |
| Northland Christian Education System Kansas City, MO | General Support | $1,267,649 |
| Answers Academy Hebron, KY | General Support | $711,510 |
| Second Baptist School Foundation Houston, TX | General Support | $500,000 |
| VELA Education Fund Arlington, VA | General Support | $300,000 |
| Hebron Christian Academy Dacula, GA | General Support | $250,000 |
| Christian Fellowship Columbia, MO | General Support | $230,000 |
| Park Christian School Moorhead, MN | General Support | $164,400 |
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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 | $285,047,183 | $8,475,237 | $73,765,361 | $68,317,631 | 71 | $72,887,311 | $7,722,161 | — |
| 2023 | $350,233,357 | $8,534,309 | $17,120,894 | $6,083,234 | 83 | $17,747,839 | $7,663,715 | — |
| 2022 | $360,421,731 | $9,081,002 | $10,123,271 | $3,528,130 | 38 | $19,804,786 | $8,973,752 | $16,420,027 |
| 2021 | $360,979,246 | $9,352,343 | $3,819,753 | $615,600 | 15 | $14,964,935 | $9,145,994 | $17,308,503 |
| 2020 | $355,480,583 | $334,578,724 | $1,149,139 | $242,500 | 6 | — | $10,151,890 | $11,719,157 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to catalyze and accelerate the development of quality Christ-centered K–12 education, with a vision of families and culture flourishing through quality Christian education. Its website describes work that includes programs, online content, news, training and events, grants, and hands-on organizational improvement initiatives. Its 2024 filing also describes training and conferences through the Herzog Foundation Institute, along with articles, podcasts, speaker series, and other communication and education initiatives.
2024 grants included schools and other organizations. For example, Northland Christian Education System describes its mission as partnering with Christian families and churches to provide a God-centered, discipleship-based school with academic excellence and a biblical worldview. Gloria Deo Academy says it partners with parents to educate students through a rigorous classical curriculum in a historic biblical worldview. City Union Mission describes itself as an evangelical Christian ministry serving people who are poor or homeless in Kansas City.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 71 grants totaling $68,317,631. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $59,814,058, with a median of $6,250. The listed grants generally gave their purpose as general support.
The largest 2024 grant was $59,814,058 to Herzog Foundation Resource Management in Smithville, Missouri; that organization describes its mission as supporting private Christian education and schools. Other major grants included $2,125,229 to Herzog Tomorrow in Smithville and $2,000,000 to Donors Trust in Alexandria, Virginia. Donors Trust describes its work as supporting charities and sponsored programs addressing social needs through education, research, and private initiatives, and encouraging private philanthropy. Northland Christian Education System received $1,267,649, and Answers Academy in Hebron, Kentucky, received $711,510.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Todd Graves as Chairman of the Board and Director; John Elliott as Director and Vice Chairman; Kristen Ansley as Director and Secretary-Treasurer; and Darrell Jones as President. It also lists Stephanie Goodnight, Joshua Mann, Jonathon Edmondson, Chis Vas, and Eliabeth Roberts in staff roles.
Stanley M Herzog Charitable Foundation is led by Darrell Jones, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Darrell Jones
President
On filings since 2021
$240K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Todd Graves
Chairman of Board & Director
Director, President & Chairman of the Board → Chairman of Board Director, 2021
Chairman of Board Director → Chairman of Board & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
$213K (2020) → $0 (2024)
John Elliott
Director & Vice Chair
Director & Vice President → Director & Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
$135K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Kristen Ansley
Director & Sectreas
On filings since 2020
$135K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Chis Vas
Content Director
On filings since 2023
$103K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Eliabeth Roberts
Communications Director
On filings since 2023
$103K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Stephanie Goodnight
Vice President - Opera
Vice President Opera → Vice President - Opera, 2024
On filings since 2022
$118K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Jonathon Edmondson
Project Manager
On filings since 2023
$67K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Joshua Mann
Managing Editor
On filings since 2023
$81K (2023) → $0 (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $261K, to Todd Graves (Chrmn of Bd Dir). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Stanley M Herzog Charitable Foundation
How much does Stanley M Herzog Charitable Foundation give each year?
Stanley M Herzog Charitable Foundation gave $68.3M across 71 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6.1M across 83 grants.
What is Stanley M Herzog Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Stanley M Herzog Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,250, and its average grant was $962,220, across 71 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Stanley M Herzog Charitable Foundation give grants?
Stanley M Herzog Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (7 grants), Smithville, MO (3 grants), St Joseph, MO (3 grants) and Branson, MO (3 grants).
Does Stanley M Herzog Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of Stanley M Herzog Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (64 of 71) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Stanley M Herzog Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Stanley M Herzog Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Herzog Foundation Resource Management ($59,814,058), Herzog Tomorrow ($2,125,229) and Donors Trust ($2,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Stanley M Herzog Charitable Foundation?
Stanley M Herzog Charitable Foundation reported $285.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $8.5M.
What does Stanley M Herzog Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to catalyze and accelerate the development of quality Christ-centered K–12 education, with a vision of families and culture flourishing through quality Christian education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stanley M Herzog Charitable Foundation?
The foundation’s website says it does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Stanley M Herzog Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Stanley M Herzog Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4698720. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Stanley M Herzog Charitable 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.
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