The Herbster Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyScottsdale, Arizona · EIN 73-1514860 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$35K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$780K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,600.
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
80% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honorhealth Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Special Olympics Mecklenburg County | Morrisville, NC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Appalachian State University Fdn | Boone, NC | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Foothills Animal Rescue | Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable | $2,600 |
| American Transparency | Hinsdale, IL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Public Interest Legal Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Youth Challenge of Connecticut | Hartford, CT | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Sacramento, CA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Mikeroweworks Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Cambodian Children's Fund | Santa Monica, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Lowe's Employee Relief Fund | Mooresville, NC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Central Piedmont Community College | Charlotte, NC | Charitable | $500 |
| The Goldwater Institute | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable | $500 |
| Judicial Watch Inc | Washington, DC | Charitable | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,600 | 15 |
| 2024 | $28,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $31,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349101919
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 73-1514860
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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