The Sally M and Stephen Herman Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBethesda, Maryland · EIN 20-1817835 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$91K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
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 Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Humanities | Charlottesville, VA | General charitable purposes | $25,018 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Cincinnati, OH | General charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Temple Micah | Washington, DC | General charitable purposes | $12,500 |
| University of Virginia Law School Foundation | Charlottesville, VA | General charitable purposes | $9,000 |
| Tidewater Jewish Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Crow College | Bonifacius, MN | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Catlin Gabel School | Portland, OR | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Eastern Virginia Medical School | Norfolk, VA | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| National Gallery of Art | Landover, MD | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| National Park Association | Washington, DC | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Washington Hebrew Congregation | Washington, DC | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Congreation Beth Israel | New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Wadsworth Sulgrave Historic Preservation | Washington, DC | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Jewish Museum and Cultural Center | Portsmouth, VA | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Sixth & I Synagogue | Washington, DC | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| American University | Washington, DC | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Earlham College | Richmond, IN | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Longue Vue House and Gardens | New Orleans, LA | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Ogden Museum of Southern Art | New Orleans, LA | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | Williamsburg, VA | General charitable purposes | $400 |
| Virginia Humanities | Charlottesville, VA | General charitable purposes | $221 |
| Goucher College | Baltimore, MD | General charitable purposes | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $90,839 | 23 |
| 2024 | $88,128 | 29 |
| 2023 | $100,704 | 48 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630919349100823
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1817835
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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