The Herzer Foundation
Providing financial support for prevention of childhood diseases, child abuse and artistic development of children and to other 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations that carry out similar programs.
The Herzer Foundation at a glance
In short: The Herzer Foundation gave $389K across 7 grants in 2022 (avg $56K), mostly in California. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $389,402
- +53.7% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $55,629
- +53.7% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $9,900
- Total assets
- $2,173,340
- -17.3% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Herzer Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Hammer Museum ($207K). Together the top 7 received $389K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 20 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $253K (2021) to $389K (2022). In 2022 it made 7 grants totaling $389K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hammer Museum Los Angeles, CA | The promise of art and ideas to illuminate our lives and build a more just w | $207,252 |
| The Brent Shapiro Foundation Los Angeles, CA | To promote education and awareness for the disease of chemical dependence. | $100,000 |
| Lacma Los Angeles, CA | Serve the public through the collections and exhibition into meaningful experiences for audiences. | $60,250 |
| Tower Cancer Research Foundation Beverly Hills, CA | To fund basic scientific research to uncover the mechanisms by which cancer develops and spreads, creating a path to effectively treating and preventing the disease. | $9,900 |
| A Sense of Home Hawthorne, CA | To create homes for foster youth who've aged out of the foster care system. | $6,000 |
| Children Mending Hearts Toluca Lake, CA | Work to combating bullying and intolerance by inspiring empathy in children. | $5,000 |
| Visionary Women Beverly Hills, CA | Focused on engaging conversations with innovative leaders and funding high impact initiatives for women and girls. | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2,173,340 | $19,966 | $474,824 | $389,402 | 7 | $13,480 |
| 2021 | $2,626,764 | $82,982 | $396,662 | $253,320 | 7 | $84,707 |
| 2020 | $3,040,665 | $-1,742 | $394,705 | $266,500 | 6 | $-754 |
About The Herzer Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Herzer Foundation is a public charity, based in Woodland Hills, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 7 grants totaling $389K. Net investment income was $13K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Herzer Foundation is led by Manuela Herzer, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Manuela Herzer
Director & President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Chamchoum
Director, Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina Chamchoum
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathrine Herzer
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Herzer Foundation
How much does The Herzer Foundation give each year?
The Herzer Foundation gave $389K across 7 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $253K across 7 grants.
What is The Herzer Foundation's typical grant size?
The Herzer Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $9,900, and its average grant was $55,629, across 7 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Herzer Foundation give grants?
The Herzer Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (3 grants) and Beverly Hills, CA (2 grants).
Does The Herzer Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Herzer Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Herzer Foundation's largest grantees?
The Herzer Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Hammer Museum ($207,252), The Brent Shapiro Foundation ($100,000) and Lacma ($60,250), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is The Herzer Foundation?
The Herzer Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $20K.
What is The Herzer Foundation's EIN?
The Herzer Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2720679. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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