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Herget Foundation is a private trust based in DAHLONEGA, GA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1988. It holds total assets of $9.6M. Annual income is reported at $1.5M. Total assets have grown from $157K in 2011 to $9.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Maryland. According to available records, Herget Foundation has made 52 grants totaling $288K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $62K in 2020 to $204K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $25K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 40 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maryland, Florida, North Carolina, which account for 73% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$16K
Based on 15 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Herget Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 52 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MD, FL, NC.
Herget Foundation has distributed a total of $288K across 52 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $25K.
Herget Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Herget Foundation is headquartered in DAHLONEGA, GA. While based in GA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Spilman | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Sheila Herget | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Melissa Niquette | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Stacey Taylor | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$9.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$9.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
52
Total Giving
$288K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
40
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| High PointGEN FUND | High Point, NC | $22K | 2022 |
| Knights Of ColumbusGEN FUND | Vero Beach, FL | $1K | 2022 |
| Stella MarisGENL FUND | Lutherville, MD | $1K | 2020 |
| Stevenson UniversityGEN FUND | Stevenson, MD | $25K | 2022 |
| Scholarship Foundation Of Indian River CountyGEN FUND | Vero Beach, FL | $25K | 2022 |
| Loyola UniversityGEN FUND | Baltimore, MD | $25K | 2022 |
| Saint Edwards SchoolGEN FUND | Vero Beach, FL | $25K | 2022 |
| Cleveland Clinic Indian RiverGEN FUND | Vero Beach, FL | $25K | 2022 |
| Navy Seal MuseumGEN FUND | Fort Pierce, FL | $10K | 2022 |
| Notre Dame Of Md UniversityGEN FUND | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2022 |
| National Aquarium Of BaltimoreGEN FUND | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2022 |
| Quail Valley CharitiesGEN FUND | Vero Beach, FL | $5K | 2022 |
| GilcrestGEN FUND | Towson, MD | $5K | 2022 |
| Nashville DolphinsGEN FUN | Nashville, TN | $2K | 2022 |
| San Diego Food BankGEN FUND | San Diego, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Sophie & Madigans PlaygroundGEN FUND | Frederick, MD | $2K | 2022 |
| Vna HospiceGEN FUND | Vero Beach, FL | $1K | 2022 |
| Mt Airy NetGEN FUND | Mt Airy, MD | $1K | 2022 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship FoundationGEN FUND | Alexandria, VA | $1K | 2022 |
| Atlanta Childrens ShelterGEN FUND | Atlanta, GA | $1K | 2022 |
| Canine AssistantsGEN FUND | Milton, GA | $1K | 2022 |
| Towson ElksGEN FUND | Towson, MD | $1K | 2022 |
| Michael J Fox FoundationGEN FUND | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Sister'S Academy Of BaltimoreGEN FUND | Baltimore, MD | $1K | 2022 |
| Military Moms Prayer GroupGEN FUND | Vero Beach, FL | $1K | 2022 |
| Vero Beach Museum Of ArtGEN FUND | Vero Beach, FL | $750 | 2022 |
| Maryvale Preparaory Schoolgenl fund | Lutherville, MD | $10K | 2021 |
| Ship Of Frederickgenl fund | Fredrick, MD | $2K | 2021 |
| Humane Rescue Alliancegenl fund | Washington, DC | $1K | 2021 |
| The Alabama Marines Foundationgenl fund | Tuscaloosa, AL | $1K | 2021 |
| Safe Haven Statesborogenl fund | Statesboro, GA | $1K | 2021 |
| Mt Airy Fire Deptgenl fund | Mt Airy, MD | $100 | 2021 |
| St Edwards SchoolGENL FUND | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2020 |
| At Josephs Medical CntrGENL FUND | Towson, MD | $5K | 2020 |
| GilchrestGENL GUND | Baltimore, MD | $5K | 2020 |
| Stevenson UnivGENL FUND | Lutherville, MD | $5K | 2020 |
| Vero Beach Theater GuildGENL FUND | Vero Beach, FL | $5K | 2020 |
| Glade ValleyGENL FUND | Walkersville, MD | $2K | 2020 |
| Grace PointGENL FUND | Severn, MD | $2K | 2020 |