The C M Herndon Foundation
Invitation OnlyDurham, North Carolina · EIN 58-2018112 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$200K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$4.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
0% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Mountain Presbyterian Church | Black Mountain, NC | General contribution | $25,000 |
| Duke Divinity School | Durham, NC | General contribution | $15,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Durham, NC | General contribution | $15,000 |
| Nc Veterinary School | Raleigh, NC | General contribution | $15,000 |
| Trosa | Durham, NC | General contribution | $15,000 |
| Caring House | Durham, NC | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Durham Rescue Mission | Durham, NC | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Families Moving Forward | Durham, NC | General contributiion | $10,000 |
| Interfaith Food Shuttle | Raleigh, NC | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Museum of Life and Science | Durham, NC | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Pharmassist | Durham, NC | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Threshold | Durham, NC | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Urban Ministries | Durham, NC | General contribution | $10,000 |
| A Place at the Table | Raleigh, NC | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Asheville Humane Society | Asheville, NC | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Crayons 2 Calculators | Durham, NC | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Emily Krzyzewski Center | Durham, NC | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Housing for New Hope | Durham, NC | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Lowes Grove Church | Durham, NC | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Westminister Presbyterian Church | Durham, NC | General contribution | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $200,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $170,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543019349100414
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-2018112
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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