Herscher Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 55-6018744

Foundation Overview

Based in Charleston, WV, Herscher Foundation Inc has awarded 210 grants totaling $1,096,900 to organizations in West Virginia. Individual grants range from $500 to $25,000, with a median award of $5,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$1,096,900
Total Assets
$2,834,543
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
29
Median Grant
$5,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 3%

1 of 29 recipients (3%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
West Virginia

100% of all grants are concentrated in West Virginia, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within West Virginia, funding concentrates in Charleston (97%), Morgantown (3%).

Funding Trajectory
0%

Stable funding levels with 0% change over 4 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
Education + 2 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (33%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Herscher Foundation Inc'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
Alzheimers Association $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2024
American Red Cross $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2024
Appalachian Childens Chorus $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2024
Arts Amplified - Gkvf $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2024
Black Diamond Girl Scouts $500 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2024
Buckskin Council Boy Scouts $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2024
Charleston Ballet $2,500 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2024
Childhood Language Center $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2024
Childrens Home Society $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2024
Clay Center $15,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2024
Covenant House $7,500 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2024
Daymark $2,500 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2024
Education Alliance $1,500 Charleston, WV, US Education 2024
Education Elevators $2,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2024
Festivall $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2024
Kanawha Valley Collective - Equinox Men's Shelter $6,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2024
Library Foundation Of Kanawha County $10,000 Charleston, WV, US Education 2024
Manna Meal $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2024
Philanthropy Wv - Annual Dues $1,250 Morgantown, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2024
Salvation Army $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2024
United Way $10,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2024
University Of Charleston $15,000 Charleston, WV, US Education 2024
University Of Charleston Health Care Bootcamp $15,000 Charleston, WV, US Education 2024
West Virginia Humanities Council $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2024
West Virginia Public Broadcasting $10,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2024
West Virginia Symphony $15,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2024
Wv Healthright Inc $3,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2024
Ywca $7,500 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2024
Ymca $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2024
Alzheimers Association $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2023
American Red Cross $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2023
Appalachian Childens Chorus $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2023
Arts Amplified - Gkvf $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2023
Black Diamond Girl Scouts $500 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2023
Buckskin Council Boy Scouts $500 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2023
Charleston Ballet $1,500 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2023
Childhood Language Center $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2023
Childrens Home Society $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2023
Clay Center $15,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2023
Covenant House $6,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2023
Daymark $2,500 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2023
Education Alliance $1,500 Charleston, WV, US Education 2023
Education Elevators $2,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2023
Festivall $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2023
Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2023
Kanawha Valley Collective - Equinox Men's Shelter $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2023
Library Foundation Of Kanawha County $10,000 Charleston, WV, US Education 2023
Manna Meal $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2023
Philanthropy Wv - Annual Dues $850 Morgantown, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2023
Salvation Army $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2023
United Way $7,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2023
University Of Charleston $15,000 Charleston, WV, US Education 2023
University Of Charleston Health Care Bootcamp $15,000 Charleston, WV, US Education 2023
West Virginia Humanities Council $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2023
West Virginia Public Broadcasting $10,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2023
West Virginia Symphony $15,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2023
Wv Healthright Inc $3,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2023
Ymca Of Kanawha Valley $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2023
Ywca $7,500 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2023
Alzheimers Association $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2023
American Red Cross $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2023
Appalachian Childens Chorus $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2023
Arts Amplified - Gkvf $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2023
Black Diamond Girl Scouts $500 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2023
Buckskin Council Boy Scouts $500 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2023
Charleston Ballet $1,500 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2023
Childhood Language Center $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2023
Childrens Home Society $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2023
Clay Center $15,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2023
Covenant House $6,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2023
Daymark $2,500 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2023
Education Alliance $1,500 Charleston, WV, US Education 2023
Education Elevators $2,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2023
Festivall $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2023
Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2023
Kanawha Valley Collective - Equinox Men's Shelter $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2023
Library Foundation Of Kanawha County $10,000 Charleston, WV, US Education 2023
Manna Meal $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2023
Philanthropy Wv - Annual Dues $850 Morgantown, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2023
Salvation Army $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2023
United Way $7,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2023
University Of Charleston $15,000 Charleston, WV, US Education 2023
University Of Charleston Health Care Bootcamp $15,000 Charleston, WV, US Education 2023
West Virginia Humanities Council $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2023
West Virginia Public Broadcasting $10,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2023
West Virginia Symphony $15,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2023
Wv Healthright Inc $3,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2023
Ymca Of Kanawha Valley $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2023
Ywca $7,500 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2023
Alzheimers Association $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2022
American Red Cross $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2022
Appalachian Childens Chorus $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2022
Black Diamond Girl Scouts $500 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2022
Buckskin Council Boy Scouts $500 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2022
Charleston Ballet $1,500 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2022
Charleston Creative Connectors $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2022
Childhood Language Center $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2022
Childrens Home Society $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2022
Clay Center $15,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2022
Covenant House $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2022
Daymark $1,500 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2022
Education Alliance $1,500 Charleston, WV, US Education 2022
Education Elevators $2,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2022
Festivall $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2022
Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2022
Library Foundation Of Kanawha County $10,000 Charleston, WV, US Education 2022
Manna Meal $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2022
Philanthropy Wv - Annual Dues $650 Morgantown, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2022
Roark-sullivan Lifeway Center $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2022
Salvation Army $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2022
United Way $7,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2022
University Of Charleston $15,000 Charleston, WV, US Education 2022
University Of Charleston Health Care Bootcamp $12,500 Charleston, WV, US Education 2022
West Virginia Humanities Council $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2022
West Virginia Public Broadcasting $10,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2022
West Virginia Symphony $15,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2022
Wv Healthright Inc $2,500 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2022
Ymca Of Kanawha Valley $2,500 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2022
Ywca $7,500 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2022
Alzheimers Association $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2022
American Red Cross $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2022
Appalachian Childens Chorus $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2022
Black Diamond Girl Scouts $500 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2022
Buckskin Council Boy Scouts $500 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2022
Charleston Ballet $1,500 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2022
Charleston Creative Connectors $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2022
Childhood Language Center $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2022
Childrens Home Society $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2022
Clay Center $15,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2022
Covenant House $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2022
Daymark $1,500 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2022
Education Alliance $1,500 Charleston, WV, US Education 2022
Education Elevators $2,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2022
Festivall $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2022
Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2022
Library Foundation Of Kanawha County $10,000 Charleston, WV, US Education 2022
Manna Meal $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2022
Philanthropy Wv - Annual Dues $650 Morgantown, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2022
Roark-sullivan Lifeway Center $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2022
Salvation Army $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2022
United Way $7,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2022
University Of Charleston $15,000 Charleston, WV, US Education 2022
University Of Charleston Health Care Bootcamp $12,500 Charleston, WV, US Education 2022
West Virginia Humanities Council $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2022
West Virginia Public Broadcasting $10,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2022
West Virginia Symphony $15,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2022
Wv Healthright Inc $2,500 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2022
Ymca Of Kanawha Valley $2,500 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2022
Ywca $7,500 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2022
Alzheimers Association $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2021
American Red Cross $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2021
Appalachian Childens Chorus $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2021
Black Diamond Girl Scouts $500 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2021
Buckskin Council Boy Scouts $500 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2021
Charleston Ballet $1,500 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2021
Charleston Creative Connectors $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2021
Childhood Language Center $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2021
Childrens Home Society $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2021
Clay Center $15,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2021
Colonial Damesmark Twain $2,500 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2021
Covenant House $7,500 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2021
Daymark $2,500 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2021
Education Alliance $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Education 2021
Education Elevators $2,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2021
Festivall $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2021
Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2021
Library Foundation Of Kanawha County $10,000 Charleston, WV, US Education 2021
Manna Meal $2,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2021
National Youth Science Foundation $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Education 2021
Philanthropy Wv - Annual Dues $650 Morgantown, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2021
Roark-sullivan Lifeway Center $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2021
Salvation Army $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2021
United Way $10,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2021
University Of Charleston $15,000 Charleston, WV, US Education 2021
University Of Charleston Health Care Bootcamp $12,500 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2021
West Virginia Humanities Council $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2021
West Virginia Public Broadcasting $10,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2021
West Virginia Symphony $15,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2021
Wv Healthright Inc $3,500 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2021
Ymca Of Kanawha Valley $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2021
Ywca $7,500 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2021
Alzheimers Association $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2020
American Red Cross $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2020
Appalachian Childens Chorus $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2020
Black Diamond Girl Scouts $500 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2020
Buckskin Council Boy Scouts $500 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2020
Camc Foundation $2,500 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2020
Charleston Ballet $1,500 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2020
Childhood Language Center $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2020
Childrens Home Society $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2020
Clay Center $15,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2020
Covenant House $7,500 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2020
Daymark $2,500 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2020
Education Alliance $1,500 Charleston, WV, US Education 2020
Education Elevators $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2020
Festivall $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2020
Manna Meal $2,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2020
National Youth Science Foundation $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Education 2020
Roark-sullivan Lifeway Center $2,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2020
Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2020
Library Foundation Of Kanawha County $10,000 Charleston, WV, US Education 2020
Salvation Army $6,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2020
United Way $8,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2020
University Of Charleston $25,000 Charleston, WV, US Education 2020
West Virginia Humanities Council $5,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2020
West Virginia Public Broadcasting $15,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2020
West Virginia Symphony $15,000 Charleston, WV, US Cultural Activities 2020
Wv Healthright Inc $3,500 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2020
Ymca Of Kanawha Valley $1,000 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2020
Ywca $7,500 Charleston, WV, US Social And Welfare Services 2020

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Contact Information

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

EIN 55-6018744
Website N/A
Address 1116 SMITH STREET Charleston, WV 25301-0000

Key People (6)

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

President & Treasurer Susan Salisbury
Vice President Michael Wehrle
Trustee W Marston Becker
Trustee Thomas A Heywood
Trustee H Dill Battle Iii

Forms 990-PF

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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 February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.