Jaci Hermstad Spirit Award
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
A commemorative award honoring the legacy and spirit of Jaci Hermstad, a Cherokee, Iowa resident who exemplified courage, faith, inspiration, grit, resilience, and determination.
Focus Areas:
- Cowgirl spirit and bravery
- Work ethic and dedication
- Perseverance through adversity
- Agriculture and livestock
- Community service and inspiration
About Jaci Hermstad:
- Born August 22, 1993 in Cherokee, IA to Jeff and Lori Hermstad
- Twin sister Alexandria (Alex) died February 14, 2011 from a rare, aggressive form of ALS
- Crowned "Miss Rodeo Cherokee 2012"
- Graduated Storm Lake High School 2012
- Associate's Degree in Agriculture Management from Kirkwood Community College
- Bachelor's of Science in Agriculture from South Dakota State University
- Worked at Spencer Ag as a field sales specialist
- Board member of Clay County Cattleman's Association and Clay County Farm Bureau
- Diagnosed with ALS on Valentine's Day 2019 (same day she lost her sister 8 years prior)
- Participated in development of personalized drug "Jacifusen" for FUS ALS
- Passed away in 2020 at age 26
- Jacifusen is currently in international Phase III clinical trial
Past Award Winners:
- 2025: Cheyenne Frasher
- 2024: Shelby Sorenson
- 2023: Carly Fuhrman
Jaci's Legacy: Her courage, sacrifice, perseverance, and work advancing ALS science continue to inspire others.
What Cherokee Rodeo Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 1
- Total given
- $3,900
- Median grant
- $3,900
- By dollars: Iowa 100%. Top recipient cities: Cherokee, IA.
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Agriculture
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