Private foundation · Scottsdale, AZ

The Herberger Foundation

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Typical grant size
$10K – $25K – $50K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
27
Repeat grantees
17
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Billie Jo Herberger
PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR
Michael J Dempsey
VP, SECR., TREAS., & DIREC
Gregg Hanks
DIRECTOR
Judd R Herberger
PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR - 1/1/21-10/27/21

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
73.9%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
123
Total grants awarded
$5.7M
Total amount
$46K
Average grant
$250K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$761K
17 grants
2023
$1.2M
24 grants
2022
$1.1M
29 grants
2021
$1.3M
26 grants
2020
$1.4M
27 grants

Top recipients

5 grants · AZ · ✓ Exact match
$775K
5 grants · AZ · ✓ Exact match
$775K
Herberger Theater Center
5 grants · AZ
$725K
Arizona Opera
4 grants · AZ
$685K
Valley Youth Theater
5 grants · AZ
$500K
4 grants · AZ · ✓ Exact match
$375K
5 grants · AZ · ✓ Exact match
$250K
4 grants · AZ · ✓ Exact match
$160K
4 grants · AZ · ✓ Exact match
$100K
American Heart Association
4 grants · AZ
$100K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Scottsdale Arts
PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS
AZ · TY 2024
$155K
Herberger Theater Center
PERFORMING ARTS
AZ · TY 2024
$125K
The Phoenix Theatre Company
PERFORMING ARTS
AZ · TY 2024
$125K
Valley Youth Theater
PERFORMING ARTS FOR YOUTH
AZ · TY 2024
$100K
Utah Film Center
CONNECT PEOPLE, STORIES, AND IDEAS THROUGH FILM EXHIBITION, ARTIST SUPPORT, AND MEDIA ARTS EDUCATION
UT · TY 2024
$75K
Childsplay Inc
PERFORMING ARTS WHOSE CHOSEN AUDIENCE IS CHILDREN
AZ · TY 2024
$50K
LA Jolla Music Society
PERFORMING ARTS
CA · TY 2024
$25K
Waldorf in North Coastal
EDUCATION
CA · TY 2024
$20K
Act One
MAKE THE ARTS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN & FAMILIES
AZ · TY 2024
$15K
Art Renaissance Foundation Dba Initiative
PERFORMING ARTS
AZ · TY 2024
$10K
Rosie's House
FREE MUSIC ACADEMY FOR CHILDREN
AZ · TY 2024
$10K
Theatre & Arts Foundation of San Diego
PERFORMING ARTS
CA · TY 2024
$10K
Check for a Lump
BREAST HEALTH EDUCATION, TESTING, AND SUPPORT FOR BREAST CANCER PATIENTS
AZ · TY 2024
$10K
Kids in Focus
PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAMS FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH
AZ · TY 2024
$10K
Defenders of Children
SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF CHILD ABUSE & DOMESTIC/FAMILY/SEXUAL VIOLENCE
AZ · TY 2024
$10K
Sun Valley Writer's Conference
BRING TOGETHER READERS, WRITERS, AND ARTISTS TO INFORM, ENIGHTEN, CHALLANGE, AND INSPIRE
ID · TY 2024
$8K
Sun Valley Music Festival
FREE CONCERTS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS
ID · TY 2024
$3K
Arizona Opera
PERFORMING ARTS
AZ · TY 2023
$250K
Scottsdale Arts
PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS
AZ · TY 2023
$155K
The Phoenix Theatre Company
PERFORMING ARTS
AZ · TY 2023
$125K
Herberger Theater Center
PERFORMING ARTS
AZ · TY 2023
$125K
Valley Youth Theater
PERFORMING ARTS FOR YOUTH
AZ · TY 2023
$100K
Ballet Arizona
PERFORMING ARTS
AZ · TY 2023
$100K
Childsplay Inc
PERFORMING ARTS WHOSE CHOSEN AUDIENCE IS CHILDREN
AZ · TY 2023
$50K
Itheatre Collaborative
PERFORMING ARTS
AZ · TY 2023
$40K
American Heart Association
MEDICAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION
AZ · TY 2023
$25K
Scottsdale Philharmonic
PERFORMING ARTS
AZ · TY 2023
$25K
Arizona Theatre Company
PERFORMING ARTS
AZ · TY 2023
$25K
Act One
MAKE THE ARTS ACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN & FAMILIES
AZ · TY 2023
$15K
Utah Film Center
CONNECT PEOPLE, STORIES, AND IDEAS THROUGH FILM EXHIBITION, ARTIST SUPPORT, AND MEDIA ARTS EDUCATION
UT · TY 2023
$15K
Scottsdale Leadership
INFORM, INSPIRE, EMPOWER, AND DEVELOP CURRENT AND FUTURE COMMUNITY BUSINESS LEADERS
AZ · TY 2023
$15K
Phoenix Conservatory of Music
MUSIC EDUCATION & EXPERIENCES TO STUDENTS AND FAMILIES
AZ · TY 2023
$10K
Rip Medical Debt
ACQUIRE AND FORGIVE MEDICAL DEBT OWED BY INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING POVERTY OR OTHER HARDSHIP
NY · TY 2023
$10K
Rosie's House
FREE MUSIC ACADEMY FOR CHILDREN
AZ · TY 2023
$10K
Arizona Citizens for the Arts
PROMOTE AWARENESS OF ARTS & PROMOTE PUBLIC & PRIVATE SUPPORT FOR THE ARTS
AZ · TY 2023
$10K
Check for a Lump
BREAST HEALTH EDUCATION, TESTING, AND SUPPORT FOR BREAST CANCER PATIENTS
AZ · TY 2023
$10K
Kids in Focus
PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAMS FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH
AZ · TY 2023
$10K
Art Renaissance Foundation Dba Initiative
PERFORMING ARTS
AZ · TY 2023
$10K
Defenders of Children
SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS OF CHILD ABUSE & DOMESTIC/FAMILY/SEXUAL VIOLENCE
AZ · TY 2023
$10K
Detour Theater
TRAINING & PERFORMANCE EXPERIENCES FOR ADULTS WITH COGNITIVE & PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
AZ · TY 2023
$8K
Sun Valley Music Festival
FREE CONCERTS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS
ID · TY 2023
$3K
Arizona Opera
PERFORMING ARTS
AZ · TY 2022
$160K
Scottsdale Arts
PERFORMING & VISUAL ARTS
AZ · TY 2022
$155K
Herberger Theater Center
PERFORMING ARTS
AZ · TY 2022
$125K
The Phoenix Theatre Company
PERFORMING ARTS
AZ · TY 2022
$125K
Ballet Arizona
PERFORMING ARTS
AZ · TY 2022
$100K
Valley Youth Theater
PERFORMING ARTS FOR YOUTH
AZ · TY 2022
$100K
Childsplay Inc
PERFORMING ARTS WHOSE CHOSEN AUDIENCE IS CHILDREN
AZ · TY 2022
$50K
Itheatre Collaborative
PERFORMING ARTS
AZ · TY 2022
$40K
American Heart Association
MEDICAL RESEARCH & EDUCATION
AZ · TY 2022
$25K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.