Lewis Hertz Foundation

How to apply, from its 2025 IRS return

How to ask

Short written explanation of project with copy of IRS exempt letter attached.

Deadlines

September 30 of each year for grants for year ending December 31st.

Limits on who can apply

Primary beneficiaries are two designated public universities. Grants of less than 1,000 are considedered for other exempt charities. Total of all grants typically will not exceed the IRS required distribution amount.

Grants paid in 2025

$27,000, to organizations

This is what the foundation told the IRS on Form 990-PF. It isn’t a confirmed open grant round, and details may have changed, so contact the foundation before applying. Its mailing address is on the full return: see it on ProPublica’s Nonprofit Explorer.