The Herrin Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, 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.
Financial Overview
From 2020 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$1.3M
Grant Count
6
Avg Grant Size
$211K
About The Herrin Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Herrin Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, 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.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Total Assets | — |
| Revenue | $13,609 |
| Expenses | $1,266,085 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — |
| Net Investment Income | $12,078 |
| Distributable Amount | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2020
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2020 grants, the largest include Charles Schwab Donor Advised Fund ($622,830), Charles Schwab Donor Advised Fund ($622,829), Congregation Rodeph Shalom ($8,715).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The V Foundation for Cancer Research Cary, NC | No specificdesignation | $180 |
| 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 |
| Charles Schwab Donor Advised Fund Orlando, FL | No specificdesignation | $622,829 |
| Charles Schwab Donor Advised Fund Orlando, FL | No specificdesignation | $622,830 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
From 2020 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melva J Herrin | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dena R Herrin | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Scott Herrin | Trustee | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Herrin Family Foundation?
The Herrin Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SHAMONG, NJ. It holds — in total assets as of 2020.
Where does The Herrin Family Foundation operate?
The Herrin Family Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, North Carolina, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does The Herrin Family Foundation award?
In 2020, The Herrin Family Foundation awarded 6 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $211K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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