Laurence E Herman Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyOak Brook, Illinois · EIN 26-2387412 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $1,500.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
18% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Foundation | Champaign, IL | Advocacy | $3,300 |
| Erie Family Health Foundation | Chicago, IL | Advocacy | $3,000 |
| Old Town School of Folk Music | Chicago, IL | Advocacy | $1,500 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Mu | Washington, DC | Advocacy | $1,400 |
| Etz Chaim Foundation | Lombard, IL | Advocacy | $1,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Hines, IL | Advocacy | $1,000 |
| Junior Board of Rock Island | Rock Island, IL | General operating | $1,000 |
| Butler 53 PTO | Oak Brook, IL | Operating | $1,000 |
| Dr Martin Luther King Unity Fund | Downers Grove, IL | Advocacy | $200 |
| American Jewish Committee | New York, NY | Advocacy | $150 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Operational support | $100 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($121,350). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $135,000 | 18 |
| 2024 | $116,550 | 15 |
| 2023 | $121,650 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611279349103411
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-2387412
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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