The Herschend Family Foundation
Branson, Missouri · EIN 431391940 · Private foundation
Based in Branson, Missouri, The Herschend Family Foundation has awarded $3.1M across 357 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Elevate Branson. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What The Herschend Family Foundation funds
The Herschend Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, faith-based (christian), food & agriculture, higher education, sports & recreation, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include families, men boys, women girls.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevate Branson SUPPORT | Branson, MO | $230K | 2022 |
| Elevate Branson SUPPORT | Branson, MO | $210K | 2023 |
| Elevate Branson Support | Branson, MO | $160K | 2025 |
How to apply for funding from The Herschend Family Foundation
From The Herschend Family Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.
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Frequently asked questions about The Herschend Family Foundation
- Does The Herschend Family Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — The Herschend Family Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The Herschend Family Foundation fund?
- The Herschend Family Foundation's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Example recipients include Elevate Branson. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Herschend Family Foundation give in grants?
- The Herschend Family Foundation reported $603K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.1M over 357 grants.
- Where is The Herschend Family Foundation located?
- The Herschend Family Foundation is based in Branson, Missouri. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 431391940.
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