The Herschend Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyAtlanta, Georgia · EIN 43-1391940 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$512K
Organizations funded46
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,700 and $10,000.
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
91% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevate Branson | Branson, MO | Support | $160,500 |
| Nazareth Village | IS | Support | $49,981 |
| Miracle of Nazareth International Foundation Inc | Springfield, MO | Support | $30,000 |
| Heart Support | Round Rock, TX | Support | $25,000 |
| K-Life | Branson, MO | Support | $25,000 |
| Special Operations Care Fund | Atlanta, GA | Support | $20,000 |
| Younglife | Colorado Springs, CO | Support | $20,000 |
| The Venues | Springfield, MO | Support | $15,000 |
| Harvesters Community Food | Kansas City, MO | Support | $13,000 |
| 1st Presbyterian Church of Branson | Branson, MO | Support | $12,000 |
| Convoy of Hope | Springfield, MO | Support | $10,000 |
| John Brown University | Siloam Springs, AR | Support | $10,000 |
| Ozark Mountain Legacy | Branson, MO | Support | $10,000 |
| The Lodge Ministries | Claremont, NH | Support | $10,000 |
| Como Mobile Aid Collective | Columbia, MO | Support | $8,000 |
| Cornerstone International | Wilmore, KY | Support | $7,200 |
| Lost & Found Grief Center | Springfield, MO | Support | $6,800 |
| Options Pregnancy Center | Forsyth, MO | Support | $6,500 |
| Honor Flight of the Ozarks | Springfield, MO | Support | $6,000 |
| Circles NWA | Fayetteville, AR | Support | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Branson, MO | Support | $5,000 |
| Atlanta Youth Academy | Atlanta, GA | Support | $5,000 |
| Greenwood Parents Association | Springfield, MO | Support | $5,000 |
| The Human Rights Campaign | Washington, DC | Support | $5,000 |
| The Trevor Project | West Hollywood, CA | Support | $5,000 |
| Water Missions | Charleston, SC | Support | $4,050 |
| Hope Counseling Center | Branson, MO | Support | $3,000 |
| HowToLife Movement | Harrison, AR | Support | $3,000 |
| Osage Arts Community | Belle, MO | Support | $3,000 |
| The Food Bank for Central and North MO | Columbia, MO | Support | $3,000 |
| Least of These Food Pantry | Ozark, MO | Support | $2,500 |
| Feed My Starving Children | Aurora, IL | Support | $2,000 |
| Veterans Memorial Gardens | Branson, MO | Support | $2,000 |
| Street Grace | Norcross, GA | Support | $2,000 |
| Gift of Hope | Forsyth, MO | Support | $1,700 |
| Hope International | Lancaster, PA | Support | $1,500 |
| Bridge of Faith | Rockaway Beach, MO | Support | $1,500 |
| KC Pet Project | Kansas City, MO | Support | $1,000 |
| Newborns in Need | Springfield, MO | Support | $1,000 |
| Branson School District | Branson, MO | Support | $1,000 |
| CMSE Giving Gardens | Columbia, MO | Support | $1,000 |
| The Battle Within | Olathe, KS | Support | $1,000 |
| Via | Fayetteville, AR | Support | $1,000 |
| Love and Hope Foundation | Lithia Springs, GA | Support | $1,000 |
| Selfctrl | Fayetteville, AR | Support | $750 |
| St Baldrick's Foundation | Monrovia, CA | Support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $512,481 | 46 |
| 2023 | $606,620 | 59 |
| 2022 | $682,987 | 61 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620639349100212
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-1391940
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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