The Herrnstein Family Foundation
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 46-1591770 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $75,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ROBESON M HERRNSTEIN |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O COHNREZNICK LLP 1301 6TH AVE 10, FL, NEW YORK NY 10019 |
| Phone | 2128266000 |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Brook Foundation Inc | Stony Brook, NY | To fulfill the organization's exempt mission | $3,600,000 |
| Pivot Works Inc | Randolph, MA | To help the support organizations healthcare mission. | $1,526,741 |
| President & Fellows of Harvard College | Cambridge, MA | To fulfill the organization's exempt mission | $400,000 |
| Conservation Lands Foundation Inc | Durango, CO | To fulfill the organization's exempt mission | $75,000 |
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory | Cold Spring Harbor, NY | To fulfill the organization's exempt mission | $55,000 |
| Children and Screens | Jericho, NY | To fulfill the organization's exempt mission | $50,000 |
| Partners in Health | Boston, MA | To help the support organizations healthcare mission | $50,000 |
| Autism Nature Trail | Castile, NY | To fulfill the organization's exempt mission | $25,000 |
| Long Island Explorium | Port Jefferson, NY | To fulfill the organization's exempt mission | $25,000 |
| Federation of Tamil Sangams of North America | Saint James, NY | To fulfill the organization's exempt mission | $5,000 |
| Give Power Foundation | Austin, TX | To fulfill the organization's exempt mission | $5,000 |
| Last Mile Health | Boston, MA | To help the support organizations healthcare mission. | $5,000 |
| Lwala Community Alliance | Nashville, TN | To fulfill the organization's exempt mission | $5,000 |
| Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics | New York, NY | To fulfill the organization's exempt mission | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,829,241 | 14 |
| 2023 | $2,477,966 | 10 |
| 2022 | $2,554,341 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Mar 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600709349101200
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1591770
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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