The Victor Herbert Foundation
Historical FunderNewton, Massachusetts · EIN 23-7044623 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Carolyn Gabbay |
|---|---|
| Address | 11 Doris Circle, Newton MA 02458 |
| Phone | 6179653325 |
| thevictorherbertfoundation@gmail.com | |
| Form and materials | A brief proposal narrative. Please note that grant applications are accepted only if submitted in electronic format(no overland mail) to email address above. - An explanation of the proposal's compliance with one of the Foundation's chartered corporate purposes,(A copy of the Foundation's chartered corporate purposes is available on request to the email address) - Target audience and quantification of the anticipated attendance or other public reach of the proposed project, - Outreach/accommodations for special populations, such as discounted or free tickets for students, seniors, veterans and/or other special target populations - Sources and Uses / Budget for the proposed project - Copy of the applicant organization's IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter |
| Deadlines | Preference is given to applications submitted by 9/1 as available funds may be committed in the fall |
| Restrictions | No grants will be awarded for general or annual fund drives, capital campaigns or individuals. Grants will only be awarded to 501(c)(3) organizations. In general, applications will be reviewed and acted upon in 2 cycles, with the most (or all) funding available during the FY awarded in Cycle 1. Cycle 1: Applications submitted May 1 - September 30 (for action by November 30). Cycle 2: Applications submitted October 1 - March 1 (for action by April 30). |
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
85% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston University School of Law | Boston, MA | To support the organization | $35,000 |
| Lyric Theatre of San Jose | San Jose, CA | To support the organization | $11,552 |
| Musical Theatre Works | Wilmette, IL | To support the Organization | $10,000 |
| New York Philharmonic | New York, NY | To support the organization | $10,000 |
| Victor Herbert Renaissance Project - Live | New York, NY | To support the organization | $10,000 |
| Signature Theatre | New York, NY | To support the organization | $10,000 |
| 2Life Communities | Brighton, MA | To support the organization | $5,000 |
| Lake Placid Sinfonietta | Lake Placid, NY | To support the organization | $5,000 |
| Master Voices | New York, NY | To support the organization | $5,000 |
| New York Youth Symphony | New York, NY | To support the organization | $5,000 |
| Early Alzheimer's Foundation Inc | New York, NY | To support the organization | $5,000 |
| Sound Potenetial Inc | New York, NY | To support the organization | $5,000 |
| Citymusic Cleveland Inc | Cleveland Heights, OH | To support the organization | $5,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | New York, NY | To support the organization | $275 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $121,827 | 14 |
| 2024 | $99,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $186,212 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 31, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632439349100708
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7044623
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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