The Herche Family Foundation Inc
The Herche Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $2.7M. Net investment income was $672K.
The Herche Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Herche Family Foundation Inc gave $2.7M across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $540K), top state Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,700,000
- +243.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $540,000
- +312.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $625,000
- Total assets
- $9,971,233
- +31.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Herche Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was America First Policy Institute ($1.0M). Together the top 5 received $2.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 20 (25%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Herche Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 1700% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 602% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2021) to $2.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $2.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| America First Policy Institute Forth Worth, TX | General Support | $1,000,000 |
| Cincinnati Works Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $650,000 |
| University of Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $625,000 |
| Conservative Partnership Institute Washington, DC | General Support | $400,000 |
| SPCA Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $25,000 |
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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 | $9,971,233 | $3,186,039 | $2,792,079 | $2,700,000 | 5 | $2,710,127 | $672,015 | $450,474 |
| 2023 | $7,596,633 | $1,769,716 | $823,053 | $785,000 | 6 | $790,679 | $1,415,770 | $316,409 |
| 2022 | $6,401,307 | $210,573 | $599,395 | $550,000 | 3 | $555,150 | $180,504 | $336,599 |
| 2021 | $7,797,027 | $1,526,152 | $182,731 | $149,975 | 3 | $160,525 | $1,221,060 | $316,440 |
| 2020 | $6,099,767 | $1,777,161 | $1,175,639 | $1,100,000 | 3 | — | $1,393,273 | $211,721 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Herche Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $450K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Herche Family Foundation Inc is led by David Herche, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Herche
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Thursby
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Ferguson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Johnson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William P. Krul
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tom Chatham (2020–2023) — Director & Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Herche Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Herche Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Herche Family Foundation Inc gave $2.7M across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $785K across 6 grants.
What is The Herche Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Herche Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $625,000, and its average grant was $540,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Herche Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Herche Family Foundation Inc's top state is Ohio, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (37%) and District of Columbia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (3 grants).
Does The Herche Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Herche Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Herche Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Herche Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include America First Policy Institute ($1,000,000), Cincinnati Works ($650,000) and University of Cincinnati Foundation ($625,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Herche Family Foundation Inc?
The Herche Family Foundation Inc reported $10.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $450K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Herche Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Herche Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1512670. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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