The Ernest G Herman Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker LOS ANGELES, CA EIN: 20-2120521

The Ernest G Herman Foundation is a private independent foundation established in 2005 and based in Los Angeles, California. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization focused on supporting charitable initiatives across the United States.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.0M

-7.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$600K

-3.2% YoY

Grant Count

-3.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$19K

-0.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ernest G Herman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $589K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports initiatives in the following areas:

Health and medical services
Diseases and conditions
Religious organizations and initiatives

Grantmaking

Grant Range

$10,000–$50,000

Average Grant

$10,000–$50,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation provides support primarily in the United States, with particular focus on:

California
Alabama
New York
Tennessee
Georgia

Grant Distribution by State

California $2.3M (92%)

Alabama $80K (3%)

Tennessee $80K (3%)

Georgia $20K (1%)

New York $10K (0%)

States

Alabama California Georgia New York Tennessee

Cities

AlhambraAtlantaBevefly HillsBeverly HillsCovinaHacienda HeightsLa CanadaLong BeachLos AlamitosLos AngelesLynwoodMemphisMontgomeryNew YorkNorth HollywoodOaklandOrangePalm DesertPasadenaRancho Santa Fe

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $4.29 million (2023); $3.95 million (2024)
Annual Revenue: $178,639 (2023)
Annual Expenses: $714,599–$715,000 (2023)
Expense Ratio: 400.0%

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2021
Total Assets	$3,952,262	$4,292,560	$5,527,935
Revenue	$380,802	$178,639	$133,925
Expenses	$721,100	$714,599	$715,255
Qualifying Distributions	$617,495	$628,031	$620,022
Net Investment Income	$277,197	$92,671	$35,292
Distributable Amount	$589,051	$487,335	$551,774

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

136 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Inner City Law Center ($30,000), Children's Burn Foundation ($25,000), Children's Hospital Los Angeles ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ACLU FOUNDATION LOS ANGELES, CA	PUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION'S MISSION	$20,000
ARCS FOUNDATION RANCHO SANTA FE, CA	PUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION'S MISSION	$20,000
ART OF BRAIN UCLA NEURO-ONCOLOGY PROGRAM LOS ANGELES, CA	PUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION'S MISSION	$20,000
ASTER STUDY CENTER LOS ANGELES, CA	PUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION'S MISSION	$20,000
BEYOND BLINDNESS SANTA ANA, CA	PUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION'S MISSION	$20,000
BROTHERS' HELPERS LA CANADA, CA	PUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION'S MISSION	$15,000
CHILDRENS BUREAU LOS ANGELES, CA	PUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION'S MISSION	$20,000
CHILDREN'S BURN FOUNDATION SHERMAN OAKS, CA	PUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION'S MISSION	$25,000
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES, CA	PUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION'S MISSION	$25,000
EAST VALLEY COALITION HACIENDA HEIGHTS, CA	PUBLIC SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION'S MISSION	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Patrick Barber – President
Sidney J. Machtinger – Treasurer
Betty Hollingsworth – Secretary

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
PATRICK BARBER	PRESIDENT	3	$3,000
SIDNEY J MACHTINGER	TREASURER	3	$3,150
BETTY HOLLINGSWORTH	SECRETARY	3	$2,000

Contact Information

Address: 1925 Century Park E, Floor 16, Los Angeles, CA 90067-2701

Telephone: 310-273-2501

EIN: 20-2120521

Website: No public website

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Health Diseases and conditions Religion

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Ernest G Herman Foundation fund?

The foundation supports initiatives in the following areas: • Health and medical services • Diseases and conditions • Religious organizations and initiatives

How do I apply for a grant from The Ernest G Herman Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving: approximately $600,000–$620,000 annually • Average grant size: $10,000–$50,000 • Typical grant awards: $73 (median) • Recent grant volume: 32 grants awarded in 2024; 9,026 total grants in previous year reporting • Open to new applicants: Yes • Percentage of new applicants funded: 12% **Recent Grants:** • Breast Cancer Care and Research Fund: $20,000 (2023) • Tilden Study Center: $25,000 (2024)

Where does The Ernest G Herman Foundation make grants?

The foundation provides support primarily in the United States, with particular focus on: • California • Alabama • New York • Tennessee • Georgia

What size grants does The Ernest G Herman Foundation award?

In 2024, The Ernest G Herman Foundation awarded 31 grants totaling $600K — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Ernest G Herman Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Ernest G Herman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $589K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Ernest G Herman Foundation's EIN?

The Ernest G Herman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2120521. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.