Skip and Meg Herman Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 26-3033542 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$79K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$895K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
From the return
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
58% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Prairie Foundation | Bozeman, MT | General fund | $10,000 |
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | General fund | $10,000 |
| Montana Land Reliance | Helena, MT | General fund | $10,000 |
| Nourishing Hope | Chicago, IL | General fund | $10,000 |
| Goodman Theatre | Chicago, IL | General fund | $10,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | General fund | $5,000 |
| The Shane Center | Centerburg, OH | General fund | $5,000 |
| Billings Clinic Foundation | Billings, MT | General fund | $2,500 |
| American Cancer Research Alliance | New York, NY | General fund | $2,500 |
| The Chicago Community Foundation - Innovation 80 | Chicago, IL | General fund | $2,500 |
| Northwestern University | Chicago, IL | General fund | $1,500 |
| American Rivers | Washington, DC | General fund | $1,000 |
| Amy Krouse Rosenthal Foundation | Evanston, IL | General fund | $1,000 |
| Gilda's Club Chicago | Chicago, IL | General fund | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum | Skokie, IL | General fund | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Washington, DC | General fund | $1,000 |
| The Innocence Project | New York, NY | General fund | $1,000 |
| Caring Bridge | Bloomington, MN | General fund | $500 |
| Montana Jewish Project | Helena, MT | General fund | $500 |
| Red Door Shelter | Chicago, IL | General fund | $500 |
| Maloto Inc | New York, NY | General fund | $500 |
| Hands & Hearts Hospice | Wellesley, MA | General fund | $500 |
| Oscar's Place | Hopland, CA | General fund | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $79,000 | 24 |
| 2024 | $64,250 | 21 |
| 2023 | $138,500 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601259349101825
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3033542
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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