The Herzberg Family
The Herzberg Family is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $15K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $7K.
The Herzberg Family at a glance
In short: The Herzberg Family gave $7K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,972
- +617.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,486
- +258.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,486
- Total assets
- $14,692
- +24.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Herzberg Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American College of Lifestyle Medicine ($6K). Together the top 2 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Herzberg Family gives
- Giving grew 39% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $972 (2024) to $17K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American College of Lifestyle Medicine Chesterfield, MO | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Steve Christman Imperial, MO | Yearly Subscription to Juice Plus for Chronic Illness | $972 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,692 | $11,313 | $8,456 | $6,972 | 2 | $7,700 | $623 |
| 2024 | $11,835 | $8,036 | $6,270 | $972 | 1 | $972 | $522 |
| 2023 | $10,069 | $14,772 | $20,616 | $17,475 | 4 | $17,475 | $738 |
| 2022 | $15,913 | $1,192 | $6,363 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $1,012 |
| 2021 | $21,084 | $32,493 | $11,409 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $148 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Herzberg Family reported a distributable amount of $623 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Herzberg Family is led by Matthew Herzberg II, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matthew Herzberg II
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Herzberg
Secratary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Henry Herzberg
Treasurer
Treasury → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Herzberg
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Herzberg Family
How much does The Herzberg Family give each year?
The Herzberg Family gave $7K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $972 across 1 grant.
How large is The Herzberg Family?
The Herzberg Family reported $15K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $623 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Herzberg Family?
The Herzberg Family is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Saint Louis, MO. It holds $15K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Herzberg Family operate?
The Herzberg Family has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is The Herzberg Family's EIN?
The Herzberg Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2540469. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 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 2021 (received by the IRS March 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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