Douglas P & Grace F Herr Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 37-1392342 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.2M
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$9,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $9,000 and $300,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
57% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habitat for Humanity of Collier County | Naples, FL | General support | $650,000 |
| Guadalupe Center Inc | Kansas City, MO | General support | $300,000 |
| Danville Area Community College Fdn | Danville, IL | General support | $203,288 |
| Fellowship Housing Corp | Hoffman Estates, IL | General support | $9,000 |
| Tubman | Minneapolis, MN | General support | $9,000 |
| Shine for Your Future | Salem, SC | General support | $9,000 |
| Survivor Resource Center | Danville, IL | General support | $9,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,189,288 | 7 |
| 2023 | $47,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202521279349104302
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 37-1392342
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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