The Herschend Family Foundation

ATLANTA, GA EIN: 43-1391940

Economically disadvantaged people Low-income people Education Elementary and secondary education Child educational development

The Herschend Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia, established in 1985 and tax-exempt since May 1987. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on Christian organizations and community-based initiatives.

Financial Overview

From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$607K

-11.2% YoY

Grant Count

-3.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

-8.2% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's giving is limited to Christian organizations, including churches and ministries that support family and social services. Primary areas of interest include:

Human services
Child welfare and development
Health
Children and youth
Education
Religious organizations

Grantmaking

Grant Range

s range from $1,000 to $210,000, with a median grant of $5,000 and an average grant amount in the $100-$2,000,000 range.

Average Grant

amount in the $100-$2,000,000 range.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in Missouri, with particular emphasis on the Branson area. Grantmaking also extends to Arkansas and Minnesota.

Grant Distribution by State

Missouri $2.0M (84%)

Georgia $142K (6%)

Arkansas $55K (2%)

California $40K (2%)

Oklahoma $29K (1%)

Montana $25K (1%)

New Hampshire $25K (1%)

Kentucky $16K (1%)

+15 more states

States

Alabama Arkansas California Colorado Florida Georgia Illinois Kansas Kentucky Maine Michigan Minnesota Missouri Montana New Hampshire New York Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Virginia Washington

Cities

ATLANTAArdmoreAtlantaBLUE EYEBRADLEYVILLEBRANSONBRANSON WESTBirminghamBlue EyeBradleyvilleBransonBranson WestCHICAGOCLAREMONTCOLORADO SPRINGSCOLUMBIACOON RAPIDSCape FairCascoDALLAS

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2023:

Total Assets: $3,890,737
Total Annual Giving: $605,620-$606,620
Total Revenues: $127,463
Total Expenses: $652,481
Total Liabilities: $0
Giving Rate: 15.6% of assets

Revenue Composition (2023):

Investment income and dividends: $69,933
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $57,530

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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 2023

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Elevate Branson ($209,500), Kanakuk Kamps ($39,010), Get Volunteering ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
1ST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BRANSON, MO	SUPPORT	$19,500
THE ASKINOSIE FOUNDATION SPRINGFIELD, MO	SUPPORT	$2,500
BLOOM CHURCH BRANSON, MO	SUPPORT	$8,000
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB BRANSON, MO	SUPPORT	$5,000
BRANSON HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC CLUB BRANSON, MO	SUPPORT	$2,500
BRANSON REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL BRANSON, MO	SUPPORT	$5,000
CAMP BARNABUS BRANSON, MO	SUPPORT	$1,400
CANOPY NWA FAYETTEVILLE, AR	SUPPORT	$1,000
CASA OF SOUTHWEST MISSOURI SPRINGFIELD, MO	SUPPORT	$1,000
CATALYST SPORTS ATLANTA, GA	SUPPORT	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2023 IRS filing

No officer/director data available.

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

2023

The foundation has been active in supporting community development initiatives in the Branson area, including involvement with tiny home community projects and community focus initiatives. The foundation's primary grantee, Elevate Branson, received substantial support in 2023.

Tiny home community breaks ground in Branson

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Economically disadvantaged people Low-income people Education Elementary and secondary education Child educational development

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Herschend Family Foundation fund?

The foundation's giving is limited to Christian organizations, including churches and ministries that support family and social services. Primary areas of interest include: • Human services • Child welfare and development • Health • Children and youth • Education • Religious organizations

How do I apply for a grant from The Herschend Family Foundation?

The foundation made 56-61 grants in 2023, with total giving of approximately $605,620-$606,620. Grant sizes range from $1,000 to $210,000, with a median grant of $5,000 and an average grant amount in the $100-$2,000,000 range. Recent notable grants include: • Elevate Branson: $209,500 • Kanakuk Kamps: $39,010 • The Lodge Ministries: $25,000 The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis.

Where does The Herschend Family Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily supports nonprofit organizations in Missouri, with particular emphasis on the Branson area. Grantmaking also extends to Arkansas and Minnesota.

What size grants does The Herschend Family Foundation award?

In 2023, The Herschend Family Foundation awarded 59 grants totaling $607K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is The Herschend Family Foundation's EIN?

The Herschend Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1391940. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.