THE SUMNER & LOIS HERMAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
WORCESTER, MA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
35-6747988
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Sumner & Lois Herman Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2023, the foundation awarded a total of $71K across 55 grantees. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

JEWISH FEDERATION OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS INC
Worcester, MA
$93K
14%
JEWISH HEALTHCARE CENTER INC
Worcester, MA
$65.2K
10%

ROSIE'S PLACE, INC.
BOSTON, MA
$32.5K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
36
Median 1st year grant
$234
Median 2nd year grant
$564
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SUMNER & LOIS HERMAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
No. THE SUMNER & LOIS HERMAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SUMNER & LOIS HERMAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION give?
THE SUMNER & LOIS HERMAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, South Carolina, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE SUMNER & LOIS HERMAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SUMNER & LOIS HERMAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SUMNER & LOIS HERMAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, THE SUMNER & LOIS HERMAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $71 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SUMNER & LOIS HERMAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2023, THE SUMNER & LOIS HERMAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include JEWISH FEDERATION OF CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS INC, JEWISH HEALTHCARE CENTER INC, and ROSIE'S PLACE, INC.. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SUMNER & LOIS HERMAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
THE SUMNER & LOIS HERMAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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