AI Summary
The Herbst Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based engagement and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation distributed a total of $126.3K across 56 grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
$126.4K
11%

President and Fellows of Harvard College
Cambridge, MA
$90.2K
8%

Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Chicago, IL
$37.5K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
32
Median 1st year grant
$250
Median 2nd year grant
$375
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HERBST FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. HERBST FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HERBST FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
HERBST FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Arizona, Illinois, and Massachusetts. 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 HERBST FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HERBST FAMILY 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 HERBST FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, HERBST FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $126 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HERBST FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, HERBST FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include University of Chicago, President and Fellows of Harvard College, and Chicago Symphony Orchestra. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HERBST FAMILY FOUNDATION?
HERBST FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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