The Ernest G Herman Foundation
The Ernest G Herman Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in legal services, health care, education, and community support.
The Ernest G Herman Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ernest G Herman Foundation gave $600K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in California. 3% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $600,000
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,355
- -0.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $3,952,262
- -7.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (1 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Ernest G Herman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1925 Century Park E Fl 16, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (310) 273-2501
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ernest G Herman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Inner City Law Center ($30K). Together the top 10 received $235K.
Grant Size Distribution
136 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 136 grants of 136 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. Alabama, Tennessee, and Georgia each accounted for 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Ernest G Herman Foundation open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 31 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 90% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $600K (2024) to $670K (2020). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $600K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Inner City Law Center Los Angeles, CA | Public Support of Organization's Mission | $30,000 |
| 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 |
| Holy Innocents Church Long Beach, CA | Public Support of Organization's Mission | $25,000 |
| Missionaries of Charity Lynwood, CA | Public Support of Organization's Mission | $25,000 |
| Tilden Study Center Los Angeles, CA | Public Support of Organization's Mission | $25,000 |
| 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 |
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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 | $3,952,262 | $380,802 | $721,100 | $600,000 | 31 | $617,495 | $277,197 | $589,051 |
| 2023 | $4,292,560 | $178,639 | $714,599 | $620,000 | 32 | $628,031 | $92,671 | $487,335 |
| 2021 | $5,527,935 | $133,925 | $715,255 | $615,000 | 36 | $620,022 | $35,292 | $551,774 |
| 2020 | $6,109,265 | $161,896 | $779,721 | $670,000 | 37 | — | $84,001 | $465,813 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Inner City Law Center says it helps vulnerable Angelenos remain in their homes and recover financial benefits; Children’s Burn Foundation describes providing physical, financial, and emotional care to child burn survivors and educating communities about burn prevention and treatment. Tilden Study Center describes its work as the intellectual, cultural, and spiritual development of students and professional men. Other supported organizations describe missions involving racial justice, assistance with food and housing, primary health care, and science and technology education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 31 grants totaling $600,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $30,000, with a median of $20,000. Notable recipients included Inner City Law Center ($30,000), Children’s Burn Foundation ($25,000), and Tilden Study Center ($25,000). The Southern Poverty Law Center, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Venice Family Clinic, and ARCS Foundation each received $20,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Patrick Barber as president, Sidney J Macht inger as treasurer, and Betty Hollingsworth as secretary.
The Ernest G Herman Foundation is led by Patrick Barber, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Patrick Barber
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$3K (2024)
Betty Hollingsworth
Secretary
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$1K (2023) → $2K (2024)
Sidney J. Machtinger
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$3K (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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $3K, to Sidney J Machtinger (Treasurer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Ernest G Herman Foundation
How much does The Ernest G Herman Foundation give each year?
The Ernest G Herman Foundation gave $600K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $620K across 32 grants.
What is The Ernest G Herman Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ernest G Herman Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $19,355, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ernest G Herman Foundation that year got $20K on average.
Where does The Ernest G Herman Foundation give grants?
The Ernest G Herman Foundation gives mostly in California: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (12 grants).
Does The Ernest G Herman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on The Ernest G Herman Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Support of Organization's Mission" (31 grants).
Who are The Ernest G Herman Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ernest G Herman Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Inner City Law Center ($30,000), Children's Burn Foundation ($25,000) and Children's Hospital Los Angeles ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ernest G Herman Foundation?
The Ernest G Herman Foundation reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $617K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $589K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ernest G Herman Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ernest G Herman Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Does The Ernest G Herman 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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