Hermann Foundation Inc
Historical FunderWorcester, Massachusetts · EIN 56-2385301 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$4.7M
Organizations funded63
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$110M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MARYANN COPELAND TREASURER HERMANN |
|---|---|
| Address | 89 SHREWSBURY STREET SUITE 200, WORCESTER MA 01604 |
| Phone | 5087557107 |
| Form and materials | BY LETTER |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | MUST BE A SECTION 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITY |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
25% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Soup Leadership Institute | Swansea, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $497,500 |
| Barnstable Land Trust | West Barnstable, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $250,000 |
| Compassionate Care Als | West Falmouth, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $200,000 |
| Elizabeth Stone House | Jamaica Plain, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $200,000 |
| Golden State Ballet Foundation | San Diego, CA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $200,000 |
| Woodwell Climate Research Center | Falmouth, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $200,000 |
| Highfield Hall and Gardens Falmouth | Falmouth, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $150,000 |
| Housing Assistance Corp of Cape Cod | Hyannis, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $150,000 |
| Pet Place International Inc | Yucca Valley, CA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $134,000 |
| Community Health Center of Cape Cod | Mashpee, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $125,000 |
| Cape Arts & Entertainment Inc | Falmouth, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $100,000 |
| Falmouth Academy | Falmouth, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $100,000 |
| Falmouth Housing Trust | Falmouth, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $100,000 |
| Farming Falmouth | Teaticket, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $100,000 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $100,000 |
| Reach Beyond Domestic Violence | Waltham, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $100,000 |
| Tommy's Place Foundation | Falmouth, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $100,000 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute | Woods Hole, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $100,000 |
| Cape Cares | Rockland, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $95,000 |
| Falmouth Art Center | Falmouth, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $90,000 |
| Project Angel Food | Los Angeles, CA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $80,000 |
| Dean College | Franklin, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $75,000 |
| Hole in the Wall Gang Camp | Ashford, CT | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $75,000 |
| The 300 Committee Land Trust | Falmouth, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $75,000 |
| Neighborhood Falmouth | Falmouth, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $65,000 |
| Association to Preserve Cape Cod | Dennis, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $50,000 |
| Church of the Messiah | Woods Hole, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $50,000 |
| City of Hope | Duarte, CA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $50,000 |
| Episcopal Community Services | National City, CA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $50,000 |
| Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences | Plymouth, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Boston, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $50,000 |
| Maven Project | San Francisco, CA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $50,000 |
| Museum of Science | Boston, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $50,000 |
| Recovery Without Walls | West Falmouth, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $50,000 |
| The Jewel Box Children's Theater | Signal Hill, CA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $50,000 |
| Worcester Jewish Community Center | Worcester, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $50,000 |
| Worcester Youth Center | Worcester, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $50,000 |
| Yes Youth Emerging Stronger | Los Angeles, CA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $50,000 |
| Worcester Center for Performing Arts Inc | Worcester, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $45,000 |
| Braille Institute | Los Angeles, CA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $40,000 |
| Jewish Healthcare Center | Worcester, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $35,000 |
| Lucy's Love Bus | Amesbury, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $35,000 |
| City Sprouts Inc | Omaha, NE | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $30,000 |
| Laura's House | Alison Viejo, CA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $30,000 |
| 365Z Foundation Inc | Webster, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $25,000 |
| Adaptx | Lancaster, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $25,000 |
| American Antiquarian Society | Worcester, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $25,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ma | Worcester, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $25,000 |
| Dismas House of Mass Inc | Worcester, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $25,000 |
| North End Athletic Assn Inc | Boston, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $25,000 |
| Regional Environmental Council Inc | Worcester, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $25,000 |
| Shea Foundation | Worcester, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $25,000 |
| Summit Agency Inc | Worcester, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $25,000 |
| Thatcher Hall | Yarmouthport, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $25,000 |
| Worcester Educational Development Foundation Inc | Worcester, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Worcester | Worcester, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $20,000 |
| Cape Cod Times Neighbors Fund Inc | Hyannis, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $20,000 |
| Safe Roads Alliance | Medford, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $15,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $10,000 |
| Haddam Garden Club | East Haddam, CT | Enable donee to continue exempt function | $2,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 63 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,676,500 | 63 |
| 2024 | $4,553,045 | 68 |
| 2023 | $4,434,000 | 78 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621279349101617
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 56-2385301
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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