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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 56-2385301

Hermann Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Worcester, MA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 63 grants and $4.7 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Maryann Copeland Treasurer Hermann
89 Shrewsbury Street Suite 200
Worcester, MA 01604
(508) 755-7107
Form and materials
By letter
Deadlines
None
Restrictions
Must be a section 501(c)(3) public charity

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $4,676,500

    Grants listed
    63
    Assets, end of year
    $66,670,042

  • Tax year 2024

    $4,553,045

    Grants listed
    68
    Assets, end of year
    $59,409,208

  • Tax year 2023

    $4,434,000

    Grants listed
    78
    Assets, end of year
    $57,903,306

  • Tax year 2022

    $4,353,000

    Grants listed
    70
    Assets, end of year
    $56,458,638

  • Tax year 2021

    $3,949,667

    Grants listed
    60
    Assets, end of year
    $55,517,434

  • Tax year 2020

    $3,681,000

    Grants listed
    68
    Assets, end of year
    $51,556,071

Grants paid in 2025

63 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Stone Soup Leadership InstituteSalem, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $497,500
  2. Barnstable Land TrustW Barnstable, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $250,000
  3. Compassionate Care ALSWest Falmouth, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $200,000
  4. Elizabeth Stone HouseJamaica Plain, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $200,000
  5. Golden State Ballet FoundationSan Diego, CA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $200,000
  6. Woodwell Climate Research CenterFalmouth, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $200,000
  7. Highfield Hall and Gardens FalmouthFalmouth, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $150,000
  8. Housing Assistance Corp of Cape CodHyannis, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $150,000
  9. Pet Place International IncYucca Valley, CA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $134,000
  10. Community Health Center of Cape CodMashpee, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $125,000
  11. Cape Arts & Entertainment IncW Barnstable, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $100,000
  12. Falmouth AcademyFalmouth, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $100,000
  13. Falmouth Housing TrustFalmouth, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $100,000
  14. Farming FalmouthTeaticket, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $100,000
  15. Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $100,000
  16. Reach Beyond Domestic ViolenceWaltham, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $100,000
  17. Tommy's Place FoundationFalmouth, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $100,000
  18. Woods Hole Oceanographic InstituteWoods Hole, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $100,000
  19. Cape CaresRockland, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $95,000
  20. Falmouth Art CenterFalmouth, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $90,000
  21. Project Angel FoodLos Angeles, CA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $80,000
  22. Dean CollegeFranklin, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $75,000
  23. Hole in the Wall Gang CampAshford, CT

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $75,000
  24. The 300 Committee Land TrustEast Falmouth, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $75,000
  25. Neighborhood FalmouthFalmouth, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $65,000
  26. Association to Preserve Cape CodDennis, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $50,000
  27. Church of the MessiahWoods Hole, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $50,000
  28. City of HopeDuarte, CA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $50,000
  29. Episcopal Community ServicesNational City, CA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $50,000
  30. Manomet Center for Conservation SciencesPlymouth, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $50,000
  31. Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $50,000
  32. Maven ProjectSan Francisco, CA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $50,000
  33. Museum of ScienceBoston, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $50,000
  34. Recovery Without WallsWest Falmouth, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $50,000
  35. The Jewel Box Children's TheaterSignal Hill, CA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $50,000
  36. Worcester Jewish Community CenterWorcester, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $50,000
  37. Worcester Youth CenterWorcester, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $50,000
  38. Yes Youth Emerging StrongerLos Angeles, CA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $50,000
  39. Worcester Center for Performing Arts IncWorcester, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $45,000
  40. Braille InstituteLos Angeles, CA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $40,000
  41. Jewish Healthcare CenterWorcester, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $35,000
  42. Lucy's Love BusAmesbury, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $35,000
  43. City Sprouts IncOmaha, NE

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $30,000
  44. Laura's HouseAlison Viejo, CA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $30,000
  45. 365Z Foundation IncWebster, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $25,000
  46. AdaptxLancaster, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $25,000
  47. American Antiquarian SocietyWorcester, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $25,000
  48. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central MaWorcester, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $25,000
  49. Dismas House of Mass IncWorcester, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $25,000
  50. North End Athletic Assn IncBoston, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $25,000
  51. Regional Environmental Council IncWorcester, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $25,000
  52. Shea FoundationWorcester, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $25,000
  53. Summit Agency IncWorcester, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $25,000
  54. Thatcher HallYarmouthport, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $25,000
  55. Worcester Educational Development Foundation IncWorcester, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $25,000
  56. Boys & Girls Club of WorcesterWorcester, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $20,000
  57. Cape Cod Times Neighbors Fund IncHyannis, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $20,000
  58. Safe Roads AllianceWest Medford, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $15,000
  59. Dana Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MA

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $10,000
  60. Haddam Garden ClubEast Haddam, CT

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $2,500
  61. Haddam Volunteer Ambulance ServiceHigganum, CT

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $2,500
  62. Haddam Volunteer Fire DepartmentHigganum, CT

    To enable donee to continue exempt function

    $2,500
  63. The Haddam Historical SocietyHaddam, CT

    Enable donee to continue exempt function

    $2,500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture7 grants $985,00029% of the total
  2. Human services5 grants $600,00018% of the total
  3. Environment4 grants $400,00012% of the total
  4. Education6 grants $350,00010% of the total
  5. Health5 grants $325,00010% of the total
  6. Science and technology1 grant $200,0006% of the total
  7. 9 other causes11 grants $524,00015% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Massachusetts47 grants $3,827,500
  2. California10 grants $734,000
  3. Connecticut5 grants $85,000
  4. Nebraska1 grant $30,000

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Maryann CopelandTREAS/SEC/DIRECTOR Hours 20Pay $75,000
  • Maria StarzykPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR Hours 35Pay $200,000
  • Kerry QuinninDIRECTOR Hours 12Pay $25,000
  • Edward StarzykDIRECTOR Hours 12Pay $0
  • Jennifer StarzykDIRECTOR Hours 12Pay $0

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