The Herget Foundation
Invitation OnlyDahlonega, Georgia · EIN 52-1578621 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$298K
Organizations funded41
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$9.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
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
87% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Georgia Health System Inc | Gainesville, GA | Gen fund | $25,000 |
| Scholarship Foundation of Indian River County Inc | Vero Beach, FL | Gen fund | $25,000 |
| St Joseph Hospital Foundation | Rockville Ctr, NY | Gen fund | $25,000 |
| High Point University | High Point, NC | Gen fund | $20,000 |
| South Coastal Delaware Dog Park | Ocean View, DE | Gen fund | $20,000 |
| Stevenson University Inc | Owings Mills, MD | Gen fund | $20,000 |
| Udt - Seal Museum Association Inc | Fort Pierce, FL | Gen fund | $20,000 |
| Nashville Dolphins | Nashville, TN | Gen fund | $10,000 |
| Operation 2Nd Chances for Humanity | Somerset, NJ | Gen fund | $10,000 |
| United Way Worldwide | Alexandria, VA | Gen fund | $6,089 |
| Believe Big Inc | Hunt Valley, MD | Gen fund | $5,000 |
| Cristo Rey Charleston High School Inc | Charleston, SC | Gen fund | $5,000 |
| Hibiscus Children's Center Foundation Inc | Jensen Beach, FL | Gen fund | $5,000 |
| Human Society of Vero Beach and Indian County Inc | Vero Beach, FL | Gen fund | $5,000 |
| Humane Rescue Alliance | Washington, DC | Gen fund | $5,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Inc | Alexandria, VA | Gen fund | $5,000 |
| Mt Airy Net Inc | Mount Airy, MD | Gen fund | $5,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | New York, NY | Gen fund | $5,000 |
| Special Needs School of Gwinnett | Lawrenceville, GA | Gen fund | $5,000 |
| The Kathryn Fox Samway Foundation for Women's Cancer Research | Severna Park, MD | Gen fund | $5,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | New York, NY | Gen fund | $5,000 |
| The Mournt Airy Volunteer Fire Company | Mt Airy, MD | Gen fund | $5,000 |
| The Surfrider Foundation | San Clemente, CA | Gen fund | $5,000 |
| Vna Hospice | Vero Beach, FL | Gen fund | $5,000 |
| The Channings Joy Foundation Inc | Concord, NC | Gen fund | $4,089 |
| Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank | San Diego, CA | Gen fund | $4,000 |
| Sharias Closet | San Diego, CA | Gen fund | $4,000 |
| Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce Inc | Duluth, GA | Gen fund | $3,500 |
| American Veterans Division Nscc Inc | Royal Palm Beach, FL | Gen fund | $3,000 |
| Believe in Tomorrow National Children's Foundation | Baltimore, MD | Gen fund | $2,500 |
| Brandywine Valley SPCA | West Chester, PA | Gen fund | $2,500 |
| Dahlonega Healing Herds Sanctuary Corp | Dahlonega, GA | Gen fund | $2,500 |
| Food Bank of Delaware Inc | Newark, DE | Gen fund | $2,500 |
| Georgia Gwinnett College Foundation Inc | Lawrenceville, GA | Gen fund | $2,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Sussex County de | Lewis, DE | Gen fund | $2,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Worcester County Maryland | Berlin, MD | Gen fund | $2,500 |
| State of Delaware | Selbyville, DE | Gen fund | $2,500 |
| Toys for Tots | Triangle, VA | Gen fund | $2,500 |
| American Society of Interior Designers Foundation | Washinton, DC | Gen fund | $2,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of St Lucie Indian River & Okeechobee Counties | Vero Beach, FL | Gen fund | $2,000 |
| Halo (Helping Animals Live and Overcome) | Sebastian, FL | Gen fund | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $298,178 | 41 |
| 2023 | $50,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513179349101491
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1578621
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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