The Victor Herbert Foundation
EIN 237044623 Private FoundationTotal Given 2017–2025
$950K
89 grants · $106K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$6K
typical small grants · $5K–$10K
grant size
40%
supporter · 18/45 multi-year
repeat
$2.7M
Assets (2025)
45
Distinct Recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
Carolyn Gabbay
Phone
(617) 965-3325
Deadlines
Preference is given to applications submitted by 9/1 as available funds may be committed in the fall
How to Apply
A brief proposal narrative. Please note that grant applications are accepted only if submitted in electronic format(no overland mail) to email address above. - An explanation of the proposal's compliance with one of the Foundation's chartered corporate purposes,(A copy of the Foundation's chartered corporate purposes is available on request to the email address) - Target audience and quantification of the anticipated attendance or other public reach of the proposed project, - Outreach/accommodations for special populations, such as discounted or free tickets for students, seniors, veterans and/or other special target populations - Sources and Uses / Budget for the proposed project - Copy of the applicant organization's IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter
Restrictions
No grants will be awarded for general or annual fund drives, capital campaigns or individuals. Grants will only be awarded to 501(c)(3) organizations. In general, applications will be reviewed and acted upon in 2 cycles, with the most (or all) funding available during the FY awarded in Cycle 1. Cycle 1: Applications submitted May 1 - September 30 (for action by November 30). Cycle 2: Applications submitted October 1 - March 1 (for action by April 30).
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $108K | $2.5M | $46K | 12 |
| 2019 | $69K | $2.7M | $155K | 8 |
| 2021 | $138K | $2.8M | $230K | 16 |
| 2022 | $147K | $2.7M | $253K | 11 |
| 2023 | $139K | $2.6M | $180K | 13 |
| 2024 | $191K | $2.5M | $108K | 16 |
| 2025 | $159K | $2.7M | $122K | 13 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 89 grants on record
Minimum
$250
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$6K
Average
$11K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$70K
Geographic Distribution
Texas Counties Served
2.2% of US grants
· Rank #7 of 10 states
$7K across
2 grants
1 of 254 counties
Top 1 counties
- 1 Harris
Officers & Directors
Grants Awarded (89 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor Herbert Renaissance Project LIVE | New York, NY | $70,000 | To support the organization | 2024 |
| Boston University School of Law | Boston, MA | $60,000 | To support the organization | 2025 |
| Columbia Law School | New York, NY | $50,000 | To support the organization | 2022 |
| Boston University School of Law | Boston, MA | $40,000 | To support the organization | 2025 |
| Victor Herbert Renaissance Project LIVE | New York, NY | $30,000 | To support the organization | 2021 |
| Victor Herbert Renaissance Project LIVE | New York, NY | $30,000 | To support the organization | 2022 |
| Victor Herbert Renaissance Project LIVE | New York, NY | $30,000 | To support the organization | 2023 |
| Victor Herbert Renaissance Project LIVE | Newton, MA | $26,000 | To support the organization | 2019 |
| Columbia Law School | New York, NY | $25,000 | To support the organization | 2021 |
| Columbia Law School | New York, NY | $25,000 | To support the organization | 2022 |
| Columbia Law School | New York, NY | $25,000 | To support the organization | 2023 |
| Columbia Law School | New York, NY | $25,000 | To support the organization | 2023 |
| Columbia Law School | New York, NY | $25,000 | To support the organization | 2024 |
| New York Philharmonic | New York, NY | $20,000 | To support the organization | 2024 |
| Victor Herbert Renaissance Project LIVE | Newton, MA | $20,000 | To support the organization | 2017 |
| Lyric Theatre of San Jose | San Jose, CA | $15,000 | To support the organization | 2021 |
| New York Philharmonic | New York, NY | $10,000 | To support the organization | 2021 |
| Master Voices | New York, NY | $10,000 | To support the organization | 2021 |
| New York Philharmonic | New York, NY | $10,000 | To support the organization | 2022 |
| Musical Theatre Works | Wilmette, IL | $10,000 | To support the Organization | 2023 |
| New York Philharmonic | New York, NY | $10,000 | To support the organization | 2023 |
| Berklee College of Music | Boston, MA | $10,000 | To support the organization | 2023 |
| Lake Placid Sinfonietta | Lake Placid, NY | $10,000 | To support the organization | 2024 |
| Musical Theatre Works | Wilmette, IL | $10,000 | To support the Organization | 2024 |
| Comic Opera Guild | Ann Arbor, MI | $10,000 | To support the organization | 2024 |
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