Hern Family Foundation

EIN 46-0768060 · OK · NTEE T90

Invitation only Typical grant ~$5K Funds in OK, AR, AL +1
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Hern Family Foundation based in OK paid 21 grants totaling $268.7K to 21 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $135 to $63.1K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included THE CHURCH, UNITED STATE AVIATION CO, and SOLDIER'S WISH. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$7,533,853
Giving (latest yr)
$268,695
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
21
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
21
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
5
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • The Church$63,110
  • United State Aviation CO$56,800
  • Soldier's Wish$30,100
  • Food Bank of East Oklahoma$25,000
  • Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Tulsa Inc$17,800

Where grants went

  • Oklahoma$266,460 · 18 grants
  • Arkansas$1,600 · 1 grant
  • Alabama$500 · 1 grant
  • Georgia$135 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (21)

The Church
Oklahoma City, OK
To Provide Capital Support for Furthering the Purpose of the Organization
$63,110
United State Aviation CO
Tulsa, OK
To Provide Capital Support for Furthering the Purpose of the Organization
$56,800
Soldier's Wish
Tulsa, OK
To Provide Capital Support for Furthering the Purpose of the Organization
$30,100
Food Bank of East Oklahoma
Tulsa, OK
To Provide Capital Support for Furthering the Purpose of the Organization
$25,000
Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Tulsa Inc
Tulsa, OK
To Provide Capital Support for Furthering the Purpose of the Organization
$17,800
Salvation Army
Tulsa, OK
To Provide Capital Support for Furthering the Purpose of the Organization
$10,400
Food on the Move
Tulsa, OK
To Provide Capital Support for Furthering the Purpose of the Organization
$10,000
Meals on Wheels-of Metro Tulsa
Tulsa, OK
To Provide Capital Support for Furthering the Purpose of the Organization
$10,000
Tulsa Fop 93 Foundation
Tulsa, OK
To Provide Capital Support for Furthering the Purpose of the Organization
$10,000
Tulsa Firefighters Benevolence Fund
Tulsa, OK
To Provide Capital Support for Furthering the Purpose of the Organization
$5,000
Eagle Ops Foundation
Owasso, OK
To Provide Capital Support for Furthering the Purpose of the Organization
$5,000
National Guard Foundation
Oklahoma City, OK
To Provide Capital Support for Furthering the Purpose of the Organization
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Hern Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Hern Family Foundation reported 21 itemized grants totaling $268.7K. Individual grants ranged from $135 to $63.1K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include THE CHURCH, UNITED STATE AVIATION CO, SOLDIER'S WISH, among 21 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Hern Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Oklahoma, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Hern Family Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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