The Herget Foundation
The Herget Foundation is a private foundation based in Dahlonega, Georgia. In 2024, it gave grants to charitable organizations including a health system, universities, a scholarship organization, a museum, and community and education organizations.
The Herget Foundation at a glance
In short: The Herget Foundation gave $298K across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $298,178
- +496.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- +1266.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,273
- -56.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $9,594,223
- +60.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (22% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Herget Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 95 Mineral Lane, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Phone: (904) 891-9182
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Herget Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Northeast Georgia Health System Inc ($25K). Together the top 10 received $181K.
Grant Size Distribution
96 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 96 grants of 96 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (22%), Maryland (15%), Georgia (13%), New York (12%), and Delaware (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Herget Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1255% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 70% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $22K (2021) to $298K (2024). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $298K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Georgia Health System Inc Gainesville, GA | Gen Fund | $25,000 |
| Scholarship Foundation of Indian River County Inc Vero Beach, FL | Gen Fund | $25,000 |
| St Joseph Hospital Foundation Rockville Ctr, NY | Gen Fund | $25,000 |
| High Point University High Point, NC | Gen Fund | $20,000 |
| South Coastal Delaware Dog Park Ocean View, DE | Gen Fund | $20,000 |
| Stevenson University Inc Owings Mills, MD | Gen Fund | $20,000 |
| UDT - Seal Museum Association Inc Fort Pierce, FL | Gen Fund | $20,000 |
| Nashville Dolphins Nashville, TN | Gen Fund | $10,000 |
| Operation 2ND Chances for Humanity Somerset, NJ | Gen Fund | $10,000 |
| United Way Worldwide Alexandria, VA | Gen Fund | $6,089 |
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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 | $9,594,223 | $159,223 | $348,947 | $298,178 | 41 | $298,178 | $111,419 | $428,343 |
| 2023 | $5,967,129 | $5,194,563 | $64,981 | $50,000 | 3 | $50,000 | $30,068 | $226,162 |
| 2022 | $368,567 | $200,562 | $208,650 | $203,750 | 25 | $203,750 | $12 | $822 |
| 2021 | $376,656 | $112,770 | $26,796 | $22,000 | 12 | $22,000 | — | $493 |
| 2020 | $290,678 | $100,000 | $66,793 | $62,000 | 15 | — | — | $44 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Herget Foundation reported a distributable amount of $428K 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 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Northeast Georgia Health System describes its mission as improving community health. The National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum says it preserves the history and heritage of Navy SEALs and their predecessors and promotes public education. Stevenson University describes its work as providing career-focused undergraduate and graduate education, while Cristo Rey Charleston High School says it is a college-preparatory school for students of limited economic means.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 41 grants totaling $298,178. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Among the largest grants were $25,000 each to Northeast Georgia Health System, Scholarship Foundation of Indian River County, and St. Joseph Hospital Foundation; and $20,000 each to High Point University, South Coastal Delaware Dog Park, Stevenson University, and UDT - SEAL Museum Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Melissa Niquette as president, Stacey Taylor as vice president, and Kelly Spilman and Sheila Herget as trustees.
The Herget Foundation is led by Melissa Niquette, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Melissa Niquette
President
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Spilman
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheila Herget
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Taylor
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Charles E. Herget Jr. (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Thomas A. Deliberto (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 Herget Foundation
How much does The Herget Foundation give each year?
The Herget Foundation gave $298K across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 3 grants.
What is The Herget Foundation's typical grant size?
The Herget Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,273, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Herget Foundation give grants?
The Herget Foundation's top state is Florida, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (15%) and Georgia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vero Beach, FL (4 grants), Alexandria, VA (2 grants), Mount Airy, MD (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Herget Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 41 grants with a stated purpose on The Herget Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Gen Fund" (41 grants).
Who are The Herget Foundation's largest grantees?
The Herget Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Northeast Georgia Health System Inc ($25,000), Scholarship Foundation of Indian River County Inc ($25,000) and St Joseph Hospital Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Herget Foundation?
The Herget Foundation reported $9.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $298K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $428K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Herget Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Northeast Georgia Health System describes its mission as improving community health. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Herget Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Herget Foundation's EIN?
The Herget Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1578621. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Herget 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.
Data update history
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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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Grantable. (2026). The Herget Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-herget-foundation-morg_b3ffbf1795fc4bbfa4771fd36f4d3bd5
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