The Ernest G Herman Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 20-2120521 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$600K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$12.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $20,000.
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
9% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner City Law Center | Los Angeles, CA | Public support of organization's mission | $30,000 |
| Children's Burn Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | Public support of organization's mission | $25,000 |
| Children's Hospital Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Public support of organization's mission | $25,000 |
| Holy Innocents Church | Long Beach, CA | Public support of organization's mission | $25,000 |
| Missionaries of Charity | Lynwood, CA | Public support of organization's mission | $25,000 |
| Tilden Study Center | Los Angeles, CA | Public support of organization's mission | $25,000 |
| Aclu Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Public support of organization's mission | $20,000 |
| Arcs Foundation | Rancho Santa Fe, CA | Public support of organization's mission | $20,000 |
| Art of Brain UCLA Neuro-Oncology Program | Los Angeles, CA | Public support of organization's mission | $20,000 |
| Aster Study Center | Los Angeles, CA | Public support of organization's mission | $20,000 |
| Beyond Blindness | Santa Ana, CA | Public support of organization's mission | $20,000 |
| Childrens Bureau | Los Angeles, CA | Public support of organization's mission | $20,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Public support of organization's mission | $20,000 |
| Food Forward | North Hollywood, CA | Public support of organization's mission | $20,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Public support of organization's mission | $20,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Public support of organization's mission | $20,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research | Memphis, TN | Public support of organization's mission | $20,000 |
| St Therese Carmelite School | Alhambra, CA | Public support of organization's mission | $20,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society | Covina, CA | Public support of organization's mission | $20,000 |
| The Maple Counseling Center | Bevefly Hills, CA | Public support of organization's mission | $20,000 |
| The People Concern | Los Angeles, CA | Public support of organization's mission | $20,000 |
| Venice Family Clinic | Venice, CA | Public support of organization's mission | $20,000 |
| Vets Healthcare Policy | Oakland, CA | Public support of organization's mission | $20,000 |
| Holy Innocents Betterment | Atlanta, GA | Public support of organization's mission | $20,000 |
| Brothers' Helpers | LA Canada, CA | Public support of organization's mission | $15,000 |
| LA Regional Food Bank | Los Angeles, CA | Public support of organization's mission | $15,000 |
| Precious Life Center | Los Alamitos, CA | Public support of organization's mission | $15,000 |
| East Valley Coalition | Hacienda Heights, CA | Public support of organization's mission | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Mission | Los Angeles, CA | Public support of organization's mission | $10,000 |
| Our House Grief Support | Woodland Hills, CA | Public support of organization's mission | $10,000 |
| UCLA Medical Home Visit | Pasadena, CA | Public support of organization's mission | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $600,000 | 31 |
| 2023 | $620,000 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349105239
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-2120521
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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