The Herndon Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyAustin, Texas · EIN 74-2982730 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
40% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrews Fund | Austin, TX | An unrestricted gift for educational purposes. | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Governor's Mansion | Austin, TX | An unrestricted gift. | $10,000 |
| George W Bush Presidential Center | Dallas, TX | An unrestricted gift | $5,000 |
| St Jude's Chilrden's Hospital | Memphis, TN | An unrestrcited gift | $5,000 |
| Stephen Sillar Tunnel to Towers Fdn | Staten Island, NY | An unrestricted gift | $3,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation | Rockville, MD | Unrestricted grant | $3,000 |
| Texas State History Museum Foundati | Austin, TX | An unrestricted gift. | $2,000 |
| Heart Gift Foundation | Austin, TX | An unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Air Force Aid Society | Arlington, VA | An unrestricted gift | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Central Texas | Austin, TX | An unrestrcited gift | $2,000 |
| George and Barbara Bush Foundation | College Station, TX | Unrestricted grant | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Austin, TX | An unrestricted gift | $1,000 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies Association | Mount Vernon, VA | An unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
| Tragedy Assistance Program for Surv | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
| Darrell K Royal Research Fund | Austin, TX | Unrestricted grant | $1,000 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($32,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $97,000 | 21 |
| 2024 | $96,500 | 37 |
| 2023 | $96,500 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349103471
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-2982730
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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