The Herrin Family Foundation
The Herrin Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Shamong, NJ. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $12K.
The Herrin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Herrin Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 6 grants in 2020 (avg $211K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $1,264,554
- Grants made (2020)
- 6
- Average grant
- $210,759
- Median grant
- $6,858
- Primary geography
- Florida (99% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Herrin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Charles Schwab Donor Advised Fund ($1.2M across 2 grants). Together the top 5 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 6 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Schwab Donor Advised Fund Orlando, FL | No specificdesignation | $622,830 |
| Charles Schwab Donor Advised Fund Orlando, FL | No specificdesignation | $622,829 |
| Congregation Rodeph Shalom Philadelphia, PA | No specificdesignation | $8,715 |
| Penn Ovarian Cancer Research Ctr Philadelphia, PA | No specificdesignation | $5,000 |
| Jacob A Kamens Memorial Fund Philadelphia, PA | No specificdesignation | $5,000 |
| The V Foundation for Cancer Research Cary, NC | No specificdesignation | $180 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $13,609 | $1,266,085 | $1,264,554 | 6 | $12,078 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Herrin Family Foundation's 2020 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Dena R Herrin
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melva J Herrin
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Herrin
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Herrin Family Foundation
How much does The Herrin Family Foundation give each year?
The Herrin Family Foundation gave $1.3M across 6 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
What is The Herrin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Herrin Family Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $6,858, and its average grant was $210,759, across 6 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does The Herrin Family Foundation give grants?
The Herrin Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (3 grants) and Orlando, FL (2 grants).
Does The Herrin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Herrin Family Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "No specificdesignation" (6 grants).
Who are The Herrin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Herrin Family Foundation's largest 2020 grantees include Charles Schwab Donor Advised Fund ($1,245,659 across 2 grants), Congregation Rodeph Shalom ($8,715) and Penn Ovarian Cancer Research Ctr ($5,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
What is The Herrin Family Foundation's EIN?
The Herrin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2954135. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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