The Herman Foundation a California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporati
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 35-2376324 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
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
33% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | Support disaster response and humanitarian aid. | $30,000 |
| Team Prime Time Inc | Los Angeles, CA | After School Program for At-Risk Youth | $15,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Washington, DC | Support mission to provide meals as disaster response | $15,000 |
| ALS Association Golden West Chapter | Woodland Hills, CA | Support finding a cure for ALS through research & providing care & support for patients & their families. | $5,000 |
| School on Wheels Inc | Ventura, CA | Support enhancing education opportunities of homeless children | $5,000 |
| Mr Holland's Opus Foundation | Studio City, CA | Support underfunded school music programs to give economically disadvantaged youth access to music education. | $5,000 |
| RedRover dba of United Animal Natio | Sacramento, CA | Support bringing animals out of crisis. | $5,000 |
| Coalition for Engaged Education | Santa Monica, CA | To empower youth impacted by the justice and foster care systems | $5,000 |
| Giraffe Conservation Foundation | Orlando, FL | To support organizations working to conserve giraffe & their habitat in Africa. | $5,000 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($77,626). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $167,626 | 16 |
| 2024 | $140,703 | 15 |
| 2023 | $150,806 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631639349100618
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-2376324
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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