Ted and Barbara Hebert
Ted and Barbara Hebert is a private foundation based in West Springfield, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports 12 grants totaling $78,043, primarily for general operations, with one grant designated for scholarships.
Ted and Barbara Hebert at a glance
In short: Ted and Barbara Hebert gave $78K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $78,043
- +0.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,504
- +8.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $422,463
- +4.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Ted and Barbara Hebert
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing lists Theodore G. Hebert as the person to contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Theodore G Hebert
Mailing address: 75 Pease Avenue, West Springfield, MA 01089
Phone: (413) 575-0311
Email: ted@teddybearpools.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ted and Barbara Hebert funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Various Under 2500 ($22K). Together the top 10 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 54 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts and 6% to recipients in Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Ted and Barbara Hebert gives
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 49% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 387% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $15K (2020) to $154K (2022). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Under 2500 Springfield, MA | General Operations | $21,543 |
| Second Chance Animal Services Springfield, MA | General Operations | $6,500 |
| Ludlow Comm Ctrboys & Girls Club Ludlow, MA | General Operations | $6,000 |
| The Zoo in Forest Park Springfield, MA | General Operations | $6,000 |
| Asnuntuck Community College Foundat Enfield, CT | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| West Springfield Boys & Girls Club West Springfield, MA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement of W MA Springfield, MA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Chicopee Boys & Girls Club Chicopee, MA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| I Found Light Against All Odds Springfield, MA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| CHD Sled Hockey Springfield, MA | General Operations | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $422,463 | $124,921 | $114,706 | $78,043 | 12 | $78,043 | $17,933 | $20,179 |
| 2024 | $406,351 | $194,620 | $115,440 | $77,793 | 13 | $77,793 | $29,725 | $19,000 |
| 2023 | $327,171 | $155,281 | $123,607 | $82,982 | 11 | $82,982 | $24,544 | $14,943 |
| 2022 | $295,497 | $103,511 | $186,421 | $154,405 | 14 | $186,421 | $11,815 | $16,145 |
| 2021 | $431,565 | $42,263 | $26,582 | $20,300 | 4 | $20,300 | $21,481 | $20,956 |
| 2020 | $415,884 | $98,971 | $45,336 | $15,000 | 2 | — | $18,971 | $21,991 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ted and Barbara Hebert 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
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including Boys & Girls Clubs, animal services, youth and educational organizations, and community and recreation organizations.
One grantee, Second Chance Animal Services, describes its mission as providing temporary shelter for stray, abandoned, and surrendered animals, helping prevent overpopulation through spaying and neutering, and supporting a healthy pet community through veterinary services.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $78,043. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $21,543, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest listed awards included $21,543 to Various Under 2500, $6,500 to Second Chance Animal Services, and $6,000 each to Ludlow Community Center Boys & Girls Club and The Zoo in Forest Park. Other listed grants included $5,000 each to Asnuntuck Community College Foundation for scholarships, West Springfield Boys & Girls Club, Junior Achievement of Western Massachusetts, Chicopee Boys & Girls Club, I Found Light Against All Odds, CHD Sled Hockey, and Springfield Thunderbirds; and $3,000 to YMCA of Springfield.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Theodore G. Hebert as president and Barbara B. Hebert as treasurer.
Ted and Barbara Hebert is led by Theodore G. Hebert, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Theodore G. Hebert
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Barbara B. Hebert
Treasurer
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 Ted and Barbara Hebert
How much does Ted and Barbara Hebert give each year?
Ted and Barbara Hebert gave $78K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $78K across 13 grants.
What is Ted and Barbara Hebert's typical grant size?
Ted and Barbara Hebert's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,504, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Ted and Barbara Hebert give grants?
Ted and Barbara Hebert gives mostly in Massachusetts: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Springfield, MA (8 grants).
Does Ted and Barbara Hebert give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of Ted and Barbara Hebert's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ted and Barbara Hebert's largest grantees?
Ted and Barbara Hebert's largest 2025 grantees include Various Under 2500 ($21,543), Second Chance Animal Services ($6,500) and Ludlow Comm Ctrboys & Girls Club ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ted and Barbara Hebert?
Ted and Barbara Hebert reported $422K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $78K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ted and Barbara Hebert fund?
The foundation’s filings do not state a mission. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including Boys & Girls Clubs, animal services, youth and educational organizations, and community and recreation organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ted and Barbara Hebert?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ted and Barbara Hebert's EIN?
Ted and Barbara Hebert's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3190237. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Ted and Barbara Hebert 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Ted and Barbara Hebert funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ted-and-barbara-hebert-morg_221f5a70c2c54f0c815597c52aa75456
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