Linda J and Michael D Hershberger Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMiddleton, Wisconsin · EIN 82-2920163 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$36K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$721K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $800 and $3,000.
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
27% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Star Mental Health | Manhattan, KS | General support | $7,000 |
| New Hope Lutheran Church | Blanchardville, WI | General support | $5,000 |
| Ronald Macdonald House | Fitchburg, WI | General support | $4,000 |
| Cru | Orlando, FL | General support | $3,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Tampa Bay | Tampa Bay, FL | General support | $3,000 |
| Blackhawk Evangelical Free Church | Middleton, WI | General support | $2,800 |
| Madison Area Food Pantry Gardens Inc | Madison, WI | General support | $1,700 |
| Impact100 Srq | Sarasota, FL | General support | $1,100 |
| Intervarsity | Madison, WI | General support | $1,000 |
| Jc's Village | LA Crosse, WI | General support | $1,000 |
| Porchlight Inc | Madison, WI | General support | $810 |
| Care Net Pregnancy Center of Dane County | Madison, WI | General support | $800 |
| Wayforward Resources | Middleton, WI | General support | $800 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Dane County | Madison, WI | General support | $800 |
| Catholic Charities of Madison | Madison, WI | Support of the beacon | $800 |
| Shelter Fromthe Storm Ministries | Sun Prairie, WI | General support | $800 |
| Nehemiah Center | Madison, WI | General support | $720 |
| United Methodist Church Global Ministries | Atlanta, GA | Support - give ye them to eat | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35,630 | 18 |
| 2023 | $32,093 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542169349100109
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-2920163
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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