The Herberger Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 86-6050190

Foundation Overview

Based in Scottsdale, AZ, The Herberger Foundation has awarded 164 grants totaling $7,166,000 to organizations in Arizona, California and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $250,000, with a median award of $22,500.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$7,166,000
Total Assets
$1,675,508
Median Grant (all grants)
$22,500

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
24
Median Grant
$15,000
% Median Grant Growth
+50% (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: 8%

2 of 24 recipients (8%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Arizona

86% of all grants are concentrated in Arizona, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Arizona, funding concentrates in Phoenix (68%), Scottsdale (15%), Tempe (11%).

Funding Trajectory
-16%

Declining funding trend with 16% decrease over 3 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (51%). 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 The Herberger 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
Act One $15,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Make The Arts Accessible To Children & Families 2023
American Heart Association $25,000 Tempe, AZ, US Medical Research & Education 2023
Arizona Citizens For The Arts $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Promote Awareness Of Arts & Promote Public & Private Support For The Arts 2023
Arizona Opera $250,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2023
Arizona Theatre Company $25,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2023
Art Renaissance Foundation Dba Initiative $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2023
Ballet Arizona $100,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2023
Check For A Lump $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Breast Health Education, Testing, And Support For Breast Cancer Patients 2023
Childsplay Inc $50,000 Tempe, AZ, US Performing Arts Whose Chosen Audience Is Children 2023
Defenders Of Children $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Services For Survivors Of Child Abuse & Domestic/family/sexual Violence 2023
Detour Theater $8,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Training & Performance Experiences For Adults With Cognitive & Physical Disabilities 2023
Herberger Theater Center $125,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2023
Itheatre Collaborative $40,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2023
Kids In Focus $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Photography Programs For Underprivileged Youth 2023
Phoenix Conservatory Of Music $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Music Education & Experiences To Students And Families 2023
Rip Medical Debt $10,000 Rye, NY, US Acquire And Forgive Medical Debt Owed By Individuals Experiencing Poverty Or Other Hardship 2023
Rosie's House $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Free Music Academy For Children 2023
Scottsdale Arts $155,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Performing & Visual Arts 2023
Scottsdale Leadership $15,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Inform, Inspire, Empower, And Develop Current And Future Community Business Leaders 2023
Scottsdale Philharmonic $25,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Performing Arts 2023
Sun Valley Music Festival $3,000 Sun Valley, ID, US Free Concerts And Education Programs 2023
The Phoenix Theatre Company $125,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2023
Utah Film Center $15,000 Salt Lake City, UT, US Connect People, Stories, And Ideas Through Film Exhibition, Artist Support, And Media Arts Education 2023
Valley Youth Theater $100,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts For Youth 2023
Act One $15,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Make The Arts Accessible To Children & Families 2022
American Heart Association $25,000 Tempe, AZ, US Medical Research & Education 2022
Arizona Broadway Theater $25,000 Peoria, AZ, US Performing Arts 2022
Arizona Citizens For The Arts $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Promote Awareness Of Arts & Promote Public & Private Support For The Arts 2022
Arizona Opera $160,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2022
Arizona Theatre Company $25,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2022
Art Renaissance Foundation Dba Initiative $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2022
Asu Foundation $10,000 Tempe, AZ, US Education 2022
Ballet Arizona $100,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2022
Check For A Lump $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Breast Health Education, Testing, And Support For Breast Cancer Patients 2022
Childsplay Inc $50,000 Tempe, AZ, US Performing Arts Whose Chosen Audience Is Children 2022
Defenders Of Children $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Services For Survivors Of Child Abuse & Domestic/family/sexual Violence 2022
Detour Theater $8,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Training & Performance Experiences For Adults With Cognitive & Physical Disabilities 2022
Herberger Theater Center $125,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2022
Itheatre Collaborative $40,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2022
Kids In Focus $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Photography Programs For Underprivileged Youth 2022
Phoenix Conservatory Of Music $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Music Education & Experiences To Students And Families 2022
Rosie's House $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Free Music Academy For Children 2022
Scottsdale Arts $155,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Performing & Visual Arts 2022
Scottsdale Philharmonic $25,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Performing Arts 2022
Spur Community Foundation $10,000 Ketchum, ID, US For The Benefit Of The Blaine County Fire Department 2022
St Mary's Foodbank $5,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Distribute Food To Individuals And Families In Need 2022
Sun Valley Music Festival $3,000 Sun Valley, ID, US Free Concerts And Education Programs 2022
The Film Collaborative $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Provide Programs And Services To Independent Film Makers 2022
The Phoenix Theatre Company $125,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2022
Trustrbridge Hospice Foundation $10,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Support Patient Medical Services Not Covered By Medicare, Medicaid Or Private Insurance 2022
Uc San Diego Foundation $5,000 La Jolla, CA, US Library Excellence Fund 2022
Utah Film Center $10,000 Salt Lake City, UT, US Connect People, Stories, And Ideas Through Film Exhibition, Artist Support, And Media Arts Education 2022
Valley Youth Theater $100,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts For Youth 2022
Act One $15,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Make The Arts Accessible To Children & Families 2022
American Heart Association $25,000 Tempe, AZ, US Medical Research & Education 2022
Arizona Broadway Theater $25,000 Peoria, AZ, US Performing Arts 2022
Arizona Citizens For The Arts $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Promote Awareness Of Arts & Promote Public & Private Support For The Arts 2022
Arizona Opera $160,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2022
Arizona Theatre Company $25,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2022
Art Renaissance Foundation Dba Initiative $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2022
Asu Foundation $10,000 Tempe, AZ, US Education 2022
Ballet Arizona $100,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2022
Check For A Lump $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Breast Health Education, Testing, And Support For Breast Cancer Patients 2022
Childsplay Inc $50,000 Tempe, AZ, US Performing Arts Whose Chosen Audience Is Children 2022
Defenders Of Children $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Services For Survivors Of Child Abuse & Domestic/family/sexual Violence 2022
Detour Theater $8,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Training & Performance Experiences For Adults With Cognitive & Physical Disabilities 2022
Herberger Theater Center $125,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2022
Itheatre Collaborative $40,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2022
Kids In Focus $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Photography Programs For Underprivileged Youth 2022
Phoenix Conservatory Of Music $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Music Education & Experiences To Students And Families 2022
Rosie's House $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Free Music Academy For Children 2022
Scottsdale Arts $155,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Performing & Visual Arts 2022
Scottsdale Philharmonic $25,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Performing Arts 2022
Spur Community Foundation $10,000 Ketchum, ID, US For The Benefit Of The Blaine County Fire Department 2022
St Mary's Foodbank $5,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Distribute Food To Individuals And Families In Need 2022
Sun Valley Music Festival $3,000 Sun Valley, ID, US Free Concerts And Education Programs 2022
The Film Collaborative $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Provide Programs And Services To Independent Film Makers 2022
The Phoenix Theatre Company $125,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2022
Trustrbridge Hospice Foundation $10,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Support Patient Medical Services Not Covered By Medicare, Medicaid Or Private Insurance 2022
Uc San Diego Foundation $5,000 La Jolla, CA, US Library Excellence Fund 2022
Utah Film Center $10,000 Salt Lake City, UT, US Connect People, Stories, And Ideas Through Film Exhibition, Artist Support, And Media Arts Education 2022
Valley Youth Theater $100,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts For Youth 2022
Act One $15,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Make The Arts Accessible To Children & Families 2022
American Heart Association $25,000 Tempe, AZ, US Medical Research & Education 2022
Arizona Broadway Theater $25,000 Peoria, AZ, US Performing Arts 2022
Arizona Citizens For The Arts $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Promote Awareness Of Arts & Promote Public & Private Support For The Arts 2022
Arizona Opera $160,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2022
Arizona Theatre Company $25,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2022
Art Renaissance Foundation Dba Initiative $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2022
Asu Foundation $10,000 Tempe, AZ, US Education 2022
Ballet Arizona $100,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2022
Check For A Lump $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Breast Health Education, Testing, And Support For Breast Cancer Patients 2022
Childsplay Inc $50,000 Tempe, AZ, US Performing Arts Whose Chosen Audience Is Children 2022
Defenders Of Children $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Services For Survivors Of Child Abuse & Domestic/family/sexual Violence 2022
Detour Theater $8,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Training & Performance Experiences For Adults With Cognitive & Physical Disabilities 2022
Herberger Theater Center $125,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2022
Itheatre Collaborative $40,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2022
Kids In Focus $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Photography Programs For Underprivileged Youth 2022
Phoenix Conservatory Of Music $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Music Education & Experiences To Students And Families 2022
Rosie's House $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Free Music Academy For Children 2022
Scottsdale Arts $155,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Performing & Visual Arts 2022
Scottsdale Philharmonic $25,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Performing Arts 2022
Spur Community Foundation $10,000 Ketchum, ID, US For The Benefit Of The Blaine County Fire Department 2022
St Mary's Foodbank $5,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Distribute Food To Individuals And Families In Need 2022
Sun Valley Music Festival $3,000 Sun Valley, ID, US Free Concerts And Education Programs 2022
The Film Collaborative $25,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Provide Programs And Services To Independent Film Makers 2022
The Phoenix Theatre Company $125,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2022
Trustrbridge Hospice Foundation $10,000 West Palm Beach, FL, US Support Patient Medical Services Not Covered By Medicare, Medicaid Or Private Insurance 2022
Uc San Diego Foundation $5,000 La Jolla, CA, US Library Excellence Fund 2022
Utah Film Center $10,000 Salt Lake City, UT, US Connect People, Stories, And Ideas Through Film Exhibition, Artist Support, And Media Arts Education 2022
Valley Youth Theater $100,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts For Youth 2022
Act One $15,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Make The Arts Accessible To Children & Families 2021
American Heart Association $25,000 Tempe, AZ, US Medical Research & Education 2021
Arizona Broadway Theater $25,000 Peoria, AZ, US Performing Arts 2021
Arizona Citizens For The Arts $25,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Promote Awareness Of Arts & Promote Public & Private Support For The Arts 2021
Arizona Foundation For Women $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Advance The Status Of Arizona's Women Through Research, Advocacy, And Philanthropy 2021
Arizona Opera $125,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2021
Arizona Theatre Company $25,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2021
Art Renaissance Foundation Dba Initiative $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2021
Ballet Arizona $125,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2021
Check For A Lump $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Breast Health Education, Testing, And Support For Breast Cancer Patients 2021
Childsplay Inc $50,000 Tempe, AZ, US Performing Arts Whose Chosen Audience Is Children 2021
Cosanti Foundation $10,000 Mayer, AZ, US Architectural & Urban Planning Research 2021
Defenders Of Children $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Services For Survivors Of Child Abuse & Domestic/family/sexual Violence 2021
Detour Theater $8,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Training & Performance Experiences For Adults With Cognitive & Physical Disabilities 2021
Herberger Theater Center $125,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2021
Itheatre Collaborative $40,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2021
Kids In Focus $20,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Photography Programs For Underprivileged Youth 2021
Phoenix Conservatory Of Music $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Music Education & Experiences To Students And Families 2021
Phoenix Symphony $100,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2021
Release The Fear Inc $25,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Education To Combat Peer Pressure, Bullying, Anger & Violence 2021
Rosie's House $25,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Free Music Academy For Children 2021
Scottsdale Arts $155,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Performing & Visual Arts 2021
Scottsdale Philharmonic $25,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Performing Arts 2021
The Phoenix Theatre Company $150,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2021
Trends Charitable Fund $15,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Provide Support To Organizations That Positively Impact Women, Children, And Their Families 2021
Valley Youth Theater $100,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts For Youth 2021
Act One $15,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Make The Arts Accessible To Children & Families 2020
American Heart Association $25,000 Tempe, AZ, US Medical Research & Education 2020
Arizona Broadway Theater $50,000 Peoria, AZ, US Performing Arts 2020
Arizona Citizens For The Arts $25,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Promote Awareness Of Arts & Promote Public & Private Support For The Arts 2020
Arizona Community Foundation $50,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2020
Arizona Opera $150,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2020
Arizona Theatre Company $25,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2020
Art Renaissance Foundation Dba Initiative $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2020
Asu Foundation $25,000 Tempe, AZ, US Post-secondary Education 2020
Ballet Arizona $50,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2020
Childsplay Inc $50,000 Tempe, AZ, US Performing Arts Whose Chosen Audience Is Children 2020
Cosanti Foundation $10,000 Mayer, AZ, US Architectural & Urban Planning Research 2020
Defenders Of Children $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Services For Survivors Of Child Abuse & Domestic/family/sexual Violence 2020
Detour Theater $8,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Training & Performance Experiences For Adults With Cognitive & Physical Disabilities 2020
Fresh Start Women's Foundation $1,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Provide Education, Resources & Support For Women 2020
Herberger Theater Center $225,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Artsreligous Educational Charitable Scientific Literary 2020
Itheatre Collaborative $40,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2020
Kids In Focus $10,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Photography Programs For Underprivileged Youth 2020
Phoenix Conservatory Of Music $10,000 Litchfield Park, AZ, US Music Education & Experiences To Students And Families 2020
Release The Fear Inc $25,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Education To Combat Peer Pressure, Bullying, Anger & Violence 2020
Scottsdale Arts $155,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Performing & Visual Arts 2020
Scottsdale Cultural Council $10,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Creating, Producing, & Managing Cultural, Educational, & Arts Activities 2020
Scottsdale Philharmonic $25,000 Scottsdale, AZ, US Performing Arts 2020
The Phoenix Theatre Company $250,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts 2020
Timken Museum Of Art $10,000 San Diego, CA, US Visual Arts 2020
Uc San Diego Foundation $5,000 La Jolla, CA, US Post-secondary Education 2020
Valley Youth Theater $100,000 Phoenix, AZ, US Performing Arts For Youth 2020

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Contact Information

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

EIN 86-6050190
Website N/A
Address 10881 N SCOTTSDALE ROAD 200 Scottsdale, AZ 85254-0000

Key People (3)

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

President & Director Billie Jo Herberger
Vp, Secr., Treas., & Direc Michael J Dempsey
Director Gregg Hanks

Forms 990-PF

IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.

Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • 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.