The Herget Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 52-1578621

Foundation Overview

Based in Dahlonega, GA, The Herget Foundation has awarded 206 grants totaling $1,458,151 to organizations in Maryland, California and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $50,000, with a median award of $2,500.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,458,151
Total Assets
$9,594,223
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,500

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
41
Median Grant
$5,000
% Median Grant Decline
-75% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Highly Accessible: 88%

36 of 41 recipients (88%) were new grantees. Foundation prioritizes discovering new partners. Most funding supports first-time applicants with compelling missions.

Geographic Focus
Maryland

Grants are geographically diversified with 38% in Maryland and funding distributed across 14 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Maryland, funding concentrates in Baltimore (37%), Towson (13%), Mt Airy (12%).

Funding Trajectory
+87%

Strong 87% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Herget Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
American Society Of Interior Designers Foundation $2,000 Washinton, DC, US Gen Fund 2024
American Veterans Division Nscc Inc $3,000 Royal Palm Beach, FL, US Gen Fund 2024
Believe Big Inc $5,000 Hunt Valley, MD, US Gen Fund 2024
Believe In Tomorrow National Children's Foundation $2,500 Baltimore, MD, US Gen Fund 2024
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of St Lucie Indian River & Okeechobee Counties $2,000 Vero Beach, FL, US Gen Fund 2024
Brandywine Valley Spca $2,500 West Chester, PA, US Gen Fund 2024
Cristo Rey Charleston High School Inc $5,000 Charleston, SC, US Gen Fund 2024
Dahlonega Healing Herds Sanctuary Corp $2,500 Dahlonega, GA, US Gen Fund 2024
Food Bank Of Delaware Inc $2,500 Newark, DE, US Gen Fund 2024
Georgia Gwinnett College Foundation Inc $2,500 Lawrenceville, GA, US Gen Fund 2024
Gwinnett Chamber Of Commerce Inc $3,500 Duluth, GA, US Gen Fund 2024
Halo (Helping Animals Live And Overcome) $2,000 Sebastian, FL, US Gen Fund 2024
Habitat For Humanity Of Sussex County De $2,500 Lewis, DE, US Gen Fund 2024
Habitat For Humanity Of Worcester County Maryland $2,500 Berlin, MD, US Gen Fund 2024
Hibiscus Children's Center Foundation Inc $5,000 Jensen Beach, FL, US Gen Fund 2024
High Point University $20,000 High Point, NC, US Gen Fund 2024
Human Society Of Vero Beach And Indian County Inc $5,000 Vero Beach, FL, US Gen Fund 2024
Humane Rescue Alliance $5,000 Washington, DC, US Gen Fund 2024
Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank $4,000 San Diego, CA, US Gen Fund 2024
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Inc $5,000 Alexandria, VA, US Gen Fund 2024
Mt Airy Net Inc $5,000 Mount Airy, MD, US Gen Fund 2024
Nashville Dolphins $10,000 Nashville, TN, US Gen Fund 2024
National Multiple Sclerosis Society $5,000 New York, NY, US Gen Fund 2024
Northeast Georgia Health System Inc $25,000 Gainesville, GA, US Gen Fund 2024
Operation 2nd Chances For Humanity $10,000 Somerset, NJ, US Gen Fund 2024
Scholarship Foundation Of Indian River County Inc $25,000 Vero Beach, FL, US Gen Fund 2024
Sharias Closet $4,000 San Diego, CA, US Gen Fund 2024
South Coastal Delaware Dog Park $20,000 Ocean View, DE, US Gen Fund 2024
Special Needs School Of Gwinnett $5,000 Lawrenceville, GA, US Gen Fund 2024
St Joseph Hospital Foundation $25,000 Rockville Ctr, NY, US Gen Fund 2024
State Of Delaware $2,500 Selbyville, DE, US Gen Fund 2024
Stevenson University Inc $20,000 Owings Mills, MD, US Gen Fund 2024
The Channings Joy Foundation Inc $4,089 Concord, NC, US Gen Fund 2024
The Kathryn Fox Samway Foundation For Women's Cancer Research $5,000 Severna Park, MD, US Gen Fund 2024
The Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinson's Research $5,000 New York, NY, US Gen Fund 2024
The Mournt Airy Volunteer Fire Company $5,000 Mt Airy, MD, US Gen Fund 2024
The Surfrider Foundation $5,000 San Clemente, CA, US Gen Fund 2024
Toys For Tots $2,500 Triangle, VA, US Gen Fund 2024
Udt - Seal Museum Association Inc $20,000 Fort Pierce, FL, US Gen Fund 2024
United Way Worldwide $6,089 Alexandria, VA, US Gen Fund 2024
Vna Hospice $5,000 Vero Beach, FL, US Gen Fund 2024
Gilchrist Hospice Care Inc $5,000 Hunt Valley, MD, US Gen Fund 2023
High Point University $20,000 High Point, NC, US Gen Fund 2023
Scholarship Foundation Of Indian River County Inc $25,000 Vero Beach, FL, US Gen Fund 2023
Loyola University $25,000 Baltimore, MD, US Gen Fund 2022
San Diego Food Bank $2,000 San Diego, CA, US Gen Fund 2022
Cleveland Clinic Indian River $25,000 Vero Beach, FL, US Gen Fund 2022
Nashville Dolphins $2,000 Nashville, TN, US Gen Fun 2022
Mt Airy Net $1,000 Mt Airy, MD, US Gen Fund 2022
Knights Of Columbus $1,000 Vero Beach, FL, US Gen Fund 2022
Vero Beach Museum Of Art $750 Vero Beach, FL, US Gen Fund 2022
High Point $22,000 High Point, NC, US Gen Fund 2022
Navy Seal Museum $10,000 Fort Pierce, FL, US Gen Fund 2022
Saint Edwards School $25,000 Vero Beach, FL, US Gen Fund 2022
Michael J Fox Foundation $1,000 New York, NY, US Gen Fund 2022
Scholarship Foundation Of Indian River County $25,000 Vero Beach, FL, US Gen Fund 2022
Stevenson University $25,000 Stevenson, MD, US Gen Fund 2022
Sister's Academy Of Baltimore $1,000 Baltimore, MD, US Gen Fund 2022
Military Moms Prayer Group $1,000 Vero Beach, FL, US Gen Fund 2022
National Aquarium Of Baltimore $10,000 Baltimore, MD, US Gen Fund 2022
Vna Hospice $1,000 Vero Beach, FL, US Gen Fund 2022
Gilcrest $5,000 Towson, MD, US Gen Fund 2022
Notre Dame Of Md University $10,000 Baltimore, MD, US Gen Fund 2022
Quail Valley Charities $5,000 Vero Beach, FL, US Gen Fund 2022
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US Gen Fund 2022
Sophie & Madigans Playground $2,000 Frederick, MD, US Gen Fund 2022
Atlanta Childrens Shelter $1,000 Atlanta, GA, US Gen Fund 2022
Canine Assistants $1,000 Milton, GA, US Gen Fund 2022
Towson Elks $1,000 Towson, MD, US Gen Fund 2022
Loyola University $25,000 Baltimore, MD, US Gen Fund 2022
San Diego Food Bank $2,000 San Diego, CA, US Gen Fund 2022
Cleveland Clinic Indian River $25,000 Vero Beach, FL, US Gen Fund 2022
Nashville Dolphins $2,000 Nashville, TN, US Gen Fun 2022
Mt Airy Net $1,000 Mt Airy, MD, US Gen Fund 2022
Knights Of Columbus $1,000 Vero Beach, FL, US Gen Fund 2022
Vero Beach Museum Of Art $750 Vero Beach, FL, US Gen Fund 2022
High Point $22,000 High Point, NC, US Gen Fund 2022
Navy Seal Museum $10,000 Fort Pierce, FL, US Gen Fund 2022
Saint Edwards School $25,000 Vero Beach, FL, US Gen Fund 2022
Michael J Fox Foundation $1,000 New York, NY, US Gen Fund 2022
Scholarship Foundation Of Indian River County $25,000 Vero Beach, FL, US Gen Fund 2022
Stevenson University $25,000 Stevenson, MD, US Gen Fund 2022
Sister's Academy Of Baltimore $1,000 Baltimore, MD, US Gen Fund 2022
Military Moms Prayer Group $1,000 Vero Beach, FL, US Gen Fund 2022
National Aquarium Of Baltimore $10,000 Baltimore, MD, US Gen Fund 2022
Vna Hospice $1,000 Vero Beach, FL, US Gen Fund 2022
Gilcrest $5,000 Towson, MD, US Gen Fund 2022
Notre Dame Of Md University $10,000 Baltimore, MD, US Gen Fund 2022
Quail Valley Charities $5,000 Vero Beach, FL, US Gen Fund 2022
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US Gen Fund 2022
Sophie & Madigans Playground $2,000 Frederick, MD, US Gen Fund 2022
Atlanta Childrens Shelter $1,000 Atlanta, GA, US Gen Fund 2022
Canine Assistants $1,000 Milton, GA, US Gen Fund 2022
Towson Elks $1,000 Towson, MD, US Gen Fund 2022
Loyola University $25,000 Baltimore, MD, US Gen Fund 2022
San Diego Food Bank $2,000 San Diego, CA, US Gen Fund 2022
Cleveland Clinic Indian River $25,000 Vero Beach, FL, US Gen Fund 2022
Nashville Dolphins $2,000 Nashville, TN, US Gen Fun 2022
Mt Airy Net $1,000 Mt Airy, MD, US Gen Fund 2022
Knights Of Columbus $1,000 Vero Beach, FL, US Gen Fund 2022
Vero Beach Museum Of Art $750 Vero Beach, FL, US Gen Fund 2022
High Point $22,000 High Point, NC, US Gen Fund 2022
Navy Seal Museum $10,000 Fort Pierce, FL, US Gen Fund 2022
Saint Edwards School $25,000 Vero Beach, FL, US Gen Fund 2022
Michael J Fox Foundation $1,000 New York, NY, US Gen Fund 2022
Scholarship Foundation Of Indian River County $25,000 Vero Beach, FL, US Gen Fund 2022
Stevenson University $25,000 Stevenson, MD, US Gen Fund 2022
Sister's Academy Of Baltimore $1,000 Baltimore, MD, US Gen Fund 2022
Military Moms Prayer Group $1,000 Vero Beach, FL, US Gen Fund 2022
National Aquarium Of Baltimore $10,000 Baltimore, MD, US Gen Fund 2022
Vna Hospice $1,000 Vero Beach, FL, US Gen Fund 2022
Gilcrest $5,000 Towson, MD, US Gen Fund 2022
Notre Dame Of Md University $10,000 Baltimore, MD, US Gen Fund 2022
Quail Valley Charities $5,000 Vero Beach, FL, US Gen Fund 2022
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US Gen Fund 2022
Sophie & Madigans Playground $2,000 Frederick, MD, US Gen Fund 2022
Atlanta Childrens Shelter $1,000 Atlanta, GA, US Gen Fund 2022
Canine Assistants $1,000 Milton, GA, US Gen Fund 2022
Towson Elks $1,000 Towson, MD, US Gen Fund 2022
Loyola University $25,000 Baltimore, MD, US Gen Fund 2022
San Diego Food Bank $2,000 San Diego, CA, US Gen Fund 2022
Cleveland Clinic Indian River $25,000 Vero Beach, FL, US Gen Fund 2022
Nashville Dolphins $2,000 Nashville, TN, US Gen Fun 2022
Mt Airy Net $1,000 Mt Airy, MD, US Gen Fund 2022
Knights Of Columbus $1,000 Vero Beach, FL, US Gen Fund 2022
Vero Beach Museum Of Art $750 Vero Beach, FL, US Gen Fund 2022
High Point $22,000 High Point, NC, US Gen Fund 2022
Navy Seal Museum $10,000 Fort Pierce, FL, US Gen Fund 2022
Saint Edwards School $25,000 Vero Beach, FL, US Gen Fund 2022
Michael J Fox Foundation $1,000 New York, NY, US Gen Fund 2022
Scholarship Foundation Of Indian River County $25,000 Vero Beach, FL, US Gen Fund 2022
Stevenson University $25,000 Stevenson, MD, US Gen Fund 2022
Sister's Academy Of Baltimore $1,000 Baltimore, MD, US Gen Fund 2022
Military Moms Prayer Group $1,000 Vero Beach, FL, US Gen Fund 2022
National Aquarium Of Baltimore $10,000 Baltimore, MD, US Gen Fund 2022
Vna Hospice $1,000 Vero Beach, FL, US Gen Fund 2022
Gilcrest $5,000 Towson, MD, US Gen Fund 2022
Notre Dame Of Md University $10,000 Baltimore, MD, US Gen Fund 2022
Quail Valley Charities $5,000 Vero Beach, FL, US Gen Fund 2022
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US Gen Fund 2022
Sophie & Madigans Playground $2,000 Frederick, MD, US Gen Fund 2022
Atlanta Childrens Shelter $1,000 Atlanta, GA, US Gen Fund 2022
Canine Assistants $1,000 Milton, GA, US Gen Fund 2022
Towson Elks $1,000 Towson, MD, US Gen Fund 2022
Maryvale Preparaory School $10,000 Lutherville, MD, US Genl Fund 2021
San Diego Food Bank $1,000 San Diego, CA, US Genl Fund 2021
Mt Airy Fire Dept $100 Mt Airy, MD, US Genl Fund 2021
Nashville Dolphins $2,000 Nashville, TN, US Genl Fund 2021
Mt Airy Net $100 Mt Airy, MD, US Genl Fund 2021
Knights Of Columbus $1,000 Vero Beach, FL, US Genl Fund 2021
Ship Of Frederick $2,000 Fredrick, MD, US Genl Fund 2021
High Point $2,000 High Point, NC, US Genl Fund 2021
The Alabama Marines Foundation $1,000 Tuscaloosa, AL, US Genl Fund 2021
Safe Haven Statesboro $1,000 Statesboro, GA, US Genl Fund 2021
Michael J Fox Foundation $800 New York, NY, US Genl Fund 2021
Humane Rescue Alliance $1,000 Washington, DC, US Genl Fund 2021
Stella Maris $1,000 Lutherville, MD, US Genl Fund 2020
Maryvale Preparaory School $16,000 Lutherville, MD, US Genl Fund 2020
National Alli For Mental Illness $1,000 Columbia, MD, US Genl Fund 2020
Glade Valley $2,000 Walkersville, MD, US Genl Fund 2020
San Diego Food Bank $1,000 San Diego, CA, US Genl Fund 2020
Mt Airy Fire Dept $1,000 Mt Airy, MD, US Genl Fund 2020
Vero Beach Theater Guild $5,000 Vero Beach, FL, US Genl Fund 2020
Nashville Dolphins $2,000 Nashville, TN, US Genl Fund 2020
Grace Point $2,000 Severn, MD, US Genl Fund 2020
Loyola University $5,000 Baltimore, MD, US Genl Fund 2020
Mt Airy Net $1,000 Mt Airy, MD, US Genl Fund 2020
Gilchrest $5,000 Baltimore, MD, US Genl Gund 2020
Stevenson Univ $5,000 Lutherville, MD, US Genl Fund 2020
St Edwards School $10,000 Baltimore, MD, US Genl Fund 2020
At Josephs Medical Cntr $5,000 Towson, MD, US Genl Fund 2020
Northside Hospital Foundation $1,000 Atlanta, GA, US General Fund 2018
Maryvale Preparaory School $11,000 Lutherville, MD, US General Fund 2018
Military Moms Prayer Group $1,000 Vero Beach, FL, US General Fund 2018
Believe In Tomorrow $1,000 Catonsville, MD, US General Fund 2018
Indian River Scholarship Fund $500 Vero Beach, FL, US General Fund 2018
Troy University $2,000 Troy, AL, US General Fund 2018
Vero Beach Theater Guild $5,000 Vero Beach, FL, US General Fund 2018
Quail Valley $3,500 Baltimore, MD, US General Fund 2018
Md Spca $500 Baltimore, MD, US General Fund 2018
Irc Habitat For Humanity $800 Vero Beach, FL, US General Fund 2018
Notre Dame Of Md $10,000 Baltimore, MD, US General Fund 2018
Sisters Academy Of Baltimore $1,000 Baltimore, MD, US General Fund 2018
Esophageal Cancer Foundation $1,000 Bethesda, MD, US General Fund 2018
Baltimore Educational Scholarship Fund $3,000 Baltimore, MD, US General Fund 2018
National Aquarium $10,000 Baltimore, MD, US General Fund 2018
Epilepsy Florida $500 Miami, FL, US General Fund 2018
Navy Seal Museum $10,000 Fort Pierce, FL, US Genl Fund 2016
Indian River Medical Center $35,000 Vero Beach, FL, US Genl Fund 2016
Towson Elks Charitable Foundation $150 Towson, MD, US Genl Fund 2016
Indian River Symphonic Assoc $2,500 Vero Beach, FL, US Genl Fund 2016
Cystic Fibrosis Foindation $500 Cockeysville, MD, US Genl Fund 2016
Riverbend Baptist Church $1,000 Vero Beach, FL, US Genl Fund 2016
Baltimore Polytechnic $1,000 Baltimore, MD, US Genl Fund 2016
Mount Vernon Ladies Assoc $1,000 Alexandria, VA, US Genl Fund 2016
St Edwards School $25,000 Vero Beach, FL, US Genl Fund 2016
Northside Hospital Foundation $1,000 Atlanta, GA, US Genl Fund 2016
Hurwitz Breast Cancer Fund $1,500 Frederick, MD, US Genl Fund 2016
Washington Humane Society $1,500 Washington, DC, US Genl Fund 2016
Maryvale Preparaory School $500 Lutherville, MD, US Genl Fund 2016
Military Moms Prayer Group $1,000 Vero Beach, FL, US Genl Fund 2016
Stevenson University $50,000 Stevenson, MD, US Genl Fund 2016
Johns Hopkins Childrens Hospital $500 Baltimore, MD, US Genl Fund 2016
Believe In Tomorrow $1,000 Catonsville, MD, US Genl Fund 2016
Association Of Baltimore Grantmakers $1,023 Baltimore, MD, US Genl Fund 2016
Indian River Scholarship Fund $25,000 Vero Beach, FL, US Genl Fund 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The Herget Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 52-1578621
Website N/A
Address 2330 W JOPPA RD STE 107-C Lutherville, MD 21093-4605

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Herget Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Melissa Niquette
Vice President Stacey Taylor
Trustee Kelly Spilman
Trustee Sheila Herget

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.