Hershel and Miriam Herbst
Hershel and Miriam Herbst is a private foundation, based in Monroe, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $598K. Net investment income was $1.3M.
Hershel and Miriam Herbst at a glance
In short: Hershel and Miriam Herbst gave $598K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $75K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $597,860
- +198.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +166.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $74,733
- +12.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,800
- Total assets
- $14,919,821
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Hershel and Miriam Herbst funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Binyan Yerushlaim ($300K). Together the top 7 received $596K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 22 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Hershel and Miriam Herbst gives
- Giving grew 281% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $157K (2021) to $598K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $598K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Binyan Yerushlaim Brooklyn, NY | Religious & Charitable | $300,000 |
| Mosdos Beth Yosef ZVI Brooklyn, NY | Religious & Charitable | $200,000 |
| Congregation Yetev Lev Dsatmar Brooklyn, NY | Religious & Charitable | $75,000 |
| Cong Ahavas Tzdokah V'chesed Inc Brooklyn, NY | Religious & Charitable | $10,000 |
| Congregation Kahal Yirei Hashem Inc Brooklyn, NY | Religious & Charitable | $3,600 |
| Mifal Ezra Zichron Yehide Brooklyn, NY | Religious & Charitable | $3,600 |
| Kollel Divrei Yoel D Satmar BP Brooklyn, NY | Religious & Charitable | $3,500 |
| Miscellaneous Organized Charities Monroe, NY | Religious & Charitable | $2,160 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,919,821 | $1,753,850 | $615,783 | $597,860 | 8 | $615,783 | $1,310,927 | $541,971 |
| 2023 | $13,781,754 | $1,042,439 | $200,148 | $200,120 | 3 | $200,148 | $842,411 | $555,460 |
| 2022 | $12,939,463 | $119,758 | $468,903 | $420,000 | 2 | $468,903 | — | $554,587 |
| 2021 | $13,288,608 | $4,618,870 | $188,987 | $157,000 | 3 | $188,987 | $4,336,883 | $516,331 |
| 2020 | $8,858,725 | $3,343,942 | $797,573 | $420,500 | 6 | — | $1,067,498 | $319,818 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hershel and Miriam Herbst reported a distributable amount of $542K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Hershel and Miriam Herbst's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hershel Herbst
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Miriam Herbst
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Hershel and Miriam Herbst
How much does Hershel and Miriam Herbst give each year?
Hershel and Miriam Herbst gave $598K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $200K across 3 grants.
What is Hershel and Miriam Herbst's typical grant size?
Hershel and Miriam Herbst's median grant in 2024 was $6,800, and its average grant was $74,733, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Hershel and Miriam Herbst give grants?
Hershel and Miriam Herbst gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (7 grants).
Does Hershel and Miriam Herbst give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Hershel and Miriam Herbst's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Religious & Charitable" (8 grants).
Who are Hershel and Miriam Herbst's largest grantees?
Hershel and Miriam Herbst's largest 2024 grantees include Binyan Yerushlaim ($300,000), Mosdos Beth Yosef ZVI ($200,000) and Congregation Yetev Lev Dsatmar ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Hershel and Miriam Herbst?
Hershel and Miriam Herbst reported $14.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $616K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $542K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Hershel and Miriam Herbst's EIN?
Hershel and Miriam Herbst's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1324245. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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