William H Herrman Foundation Inc
William H Herrman Foundation Inc was a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2024 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return and says it was closed on August 30, 2024, after receiving consent to dissolve from the New York State Attorney General. The filing says it liquidated its remaining assets and made distributions to two donor-advised funds in the fiscal year ended April 30, 2025.
William H Herrman Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: William H Herrman Foundation Inc gave $1K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $612), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,224
- -99.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $612
- -99.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $612
- Primary geography
- New York (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to William H Herrman Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing describes distributions to donor-advised funds as part of its wind-down.
- Contact
Mailing address: 239 Central Park West Apt 14D, New York, NY 10024
Phone: (917) 680-7701
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William H Herrman Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sanford C Bernstein & Co LLC as Custodian for Kamin Family Fund ($612). Together the top 2 received $1K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 35 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The two distributions reported for 2025 were split equally by recipient state: 50% to New York and 50% to Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How William H Herrman Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 99% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2025) to $2.6M (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sanford C Bernstein & Co LLC as Custodian for Kamin Family Fund New York, NY | General Charitable | $612 |
| Sanford C Bernstein & Co LLC as Custodian for Herrman II Family Fund Hudson, OH | General Charitable | $612 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing data does not report assets for 2025.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $9,185 | $34,606 | $1,224 | 2 | $23,174 | — | $1,493 |
| 2024 | $44,985 | $115,827 | $336,631 | $321,570 | 2 | $333,454 | $8,078 | $11,805 |
| 2023 | $261,733 | $2,082,621 | $2,604,909 | $2,575,000 | 8 | $2,598,763 | $79,902 | $18,165 |
| 2022 | $804,037 | $169,465 | $100,042 | $83,450 | 14 | $91,838 | $160,261 | $46,390 |
| 2021 | $734,137 | $181,780 | $49,792 | $40,250 | 9 | — | $58,851 | $38,498 |
| 2020 | $602,149 | $48,732 | $54,894 | $43,150 | 20 | — | $40,597 | $33,443 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William H Herrman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported two distributions totaling $1,224, or $612 each. Both were listed as general charitable distributions to donor-advised funds: $612 to the Sanford C Bernstein & Co LLC as custodian for Kamin Family Fund, and $612 to the Sanford C Bernstein & Co LLC as custodian for Herrman II Family Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Alexandra Kamin, William H Herrman II, David Kamin, and Dana Herrman as directors, each serving “as needed.”
William H Herrman Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William H. Herrman II
Director As Needed
Officer As Needed → Director As Needed, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alexandra Kamin
Director As Needed
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Dana Herrman
Director As Needed
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
David Kamin
Director As Needed
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: William H. Herrman (2020–2022) — Director As Needed
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 William H Herrman Foundation Inc
How much does William H Herrman Foundation Inc give each year?
William H Herrman Foundation Inc gave $1K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $322K across 2 grants.
How do I apply for a grant from William H Herrman Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does William H Herrman Foundation Inc make grants?
The two distributions reported for 2025 were split equally by recipient state: 50% to New York and 50% to Ohio.
How much is William H Herrman Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, William H Herrman Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is William H Herrman Foundation Inc's EIN?
William H Herrman Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6201333. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does William H Herrman Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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