The Herberger Foundation
The Herberger Foundation is a private, non-operating foundation established in 1961 and granted tax-exempt status in April 1964. Located in Scottsdale, Arizona, the foundation operates as a grantmaking organization with no direct charitable activities. The foundation makes no program-related investments and conducts no direct charitable activities itself; all operations focus on grantmaking and investment management.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.0M
-16.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$761K
-34.2% YoY
Grant Count
17
-29.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$45K
-7.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation gives primarily for the arts and education. Grant programs include:
- Performing Arts — the largest grant program area
- Arts & Culture — including visual arts and arts advocacy
- Education — including youth education and training programs
- Disability Services — supporting training and performance experiences
- Child Abuse Prevention and Domestic Violence Services
Grantmaking
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Grantmaking is by invitation only.
Grant Range
$3,000 to $250,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations primarily in Arizona, with a concentration in the Scottsdale area and greater Phoenix region.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023-2024:
- Total assets: $1,237,500
- Total revenue: $428,849-$603,169
- Total expenses: $1,204,721-$1,211,228
- Total giving: $1,156,000-$1,166,192
- Number of employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,029,441 | $1,237,500 | $2,013,372 |
| Revenue | $603,169 | $428,849 | $825,725 |
| Expenses | $811,228 | $1,204,721 | $1,143,493 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $772,703 | $1,166,192 | $1,126,194 |
| Net Investment Income | $569,644 | $400,320 | $818,426 |
| Distributable Amount | $51,426 | $80,188 | $130,904 |
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
123 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
- Billie Jo Herberger — President & Director
- Michael J. Dempsey — Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, & Director
- Gregg Hanks — Director
- Judd R. Herberger — Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BILLIE JO HERBERGER | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MICHAEL J DEMPSEY | VP, SECR., TREAS., & DIREC | 0.75 | — |
| GREGG HANKS | DIRECTOR | 0.1 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 10881 N Scottsdale Road, Suite 200, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
- Phone: 480-945-2681
- EIN: 86-6050190
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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