The Ernest G Herman Foundation
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
31
-3.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
-0.1% YoY
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
Cities
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%
| 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
No grants recorded for .
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
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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