The Herson-Stirman Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyKnoxville, Tennessee · EIN 52-2279879 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$233K
Organizations funded30
Typical grant$5,500
Total assets$2.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,500 and $10,500.
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
96% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Dance for Humanity | Santa Barbara, CA | To support charitable organization | $24,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | To support charitable organization | $17,000 |
| Equest | Dallas, TX | To support charitable organization | $15,500 |
| US Against Alzheimers | Chevy Chase, MD | To support charitable organization | $15,000 |
| DC Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | To support charitable organization | $12,500 |
| Home of the Sparrow | Exton, PA | To support charitable organization | $11,500 |
| Philabundance | Philadelphia, PA | To support charitable organization | $11,500 |
| The Cholangiocarcinome Foundation | Herriman, UT | To support charitable organization | $10,500 |
| Montgomery College | Rockville, MD | To support charitable organization | $10,500 |
| Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces | New York, NY | To support charitable organization | $10,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalahbatya | New York, NY | To support charitable organization | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York, NY | To support charitable organization | $10,000 |
| Clayton Dabney Foundation | Dallas, TX | To support charitable organization | $7,000 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds | Beaverton, OR | To support charitable organization | $7,000 |
| Santa Barbara Agricultural & Farm Educations | Summerland, CA | To support charitable organization | $6,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety | New York, NY | To support charitable organization | $5,500 |
| Manna Food Center | Griffin, GA | To support charitable organization | $5,500 |
| National Center for Children & Families | Bethesda, MD | To support charitable organization | $5,000 |
| A Wider Circle | Silver Spring, MD | To support charitable organization | $5,000 |
| Ucb Foundation | Lawrenceburg, IN | To support charitable organization | $4,500 |
| International Rescue Committee | Silver Spring, MD | To support charitable organization | $4,000 |
| The Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services | San Antonio, TX | To support charitbale oranization | $4,000 |
| Bread for the City | Washington, DC | To support charitable organization | $3,500 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind | Warrington, PA | To support charitable organization | $3,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | Washington, DC | To support charitable organization | $2,500 |
| Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society | Silver Spring, MD | To support charitable organization | $2,500 |
| Knoxville Museum of Art | Knoxville, TN | To support charitable organization | $2,500 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | To support charitable organization | $2,500 |
| Israel Tennis Center | Ney York, NY | To support charitable organization | $2,500 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Washington, DC | To support charitable organization | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $233,000 | 30 |
| 2024 | $151,000 | 27 |
| 2023 | $157,000 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612229349100121
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-2279879
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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