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Fannie and John Hertz Foundation

Identify and empower the nation's most exceptional innovators in science and technology.

Pleasanton, CA EIN 362411723 · IRS Sign up to see website
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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Fannie and John Hertz Foundation

Partnership announcement Building Physics Leadership & Public Trust The Hertz Foundation is partnering with the American Physical Society, the world’s largest physics professional society, expanding opportunities for Hertz Fellows to lead on quantum science and strengthen the public’s relationship with science. Learn More HERTZ FELLOWS ARE MAKING HISTORY For more than 60 years, the Hertz ... Read more

Founded
Headquarters
Pleasanton, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1948

Mission

Identify and empower the nation's most exceptional innovators in science and technology.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.69%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Fannie and John Hertz Foundation is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Pleasanton, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1945 and has been operating for 81 years. Its EIN is 362411723. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $12M in annual revenue. 83 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Fannie and John Hertz Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 89/100.

Fannie and John Hertz Foundation is located in Pleasanton, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1945 and has been active for 81 years.

Based on official tax filings, Fannie and John Hertz Foundation has $12M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Fannie and John Hertz Foundation is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $12M in annual revenue. The organization has 83 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Fannie and John Hertz Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Fannie and John Hertz Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Fannie and John Hertz Foundation profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Partnership announcement Building Physics Leadership & Public Trust The Hertz Foundation is partnering with the American Physical Society, the world’s largest physics professional society, expanding opportunities for Hertz Fellows to lead on quantum science and strengthen the public’s relationship with science. Learn More HERTZ FELLOWS ARE MAKING HISTORY For more than 60 years, the Hertz ... Read more Fannie and John Hertz Foundation is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1945.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: Fannie and John Hertz Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $12M is comparable to the peer average of $14M.

Yes, donations to Fannie and John Hertz Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Fannie and John Hertz Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 362411723, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

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Leadership

WE
Wendy Connors
President

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alfred S••••••
Director
AM
Amir N•••••
Director
AN
Anne K•••••••••
Director
CA
Carla N•••••
SECRETARY
CH
Charles W••••••
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
CO
Cooper R••••••
Director
CO
Cooper R•••••• T•••••• 1•••
Director
DA
Daniel G••••••
Director
DA
David G••••
CHAIRMAN
DE
Derek H••••••••
FELLOWSHIP DIRECTOR
EL
Elise C•••••
Director
HA
Harold J N•••••
Director
JO
John O•••
SENIOR DIRECTOR STRATEGIST BRAND
KA
Karla R•••••••
SENOR MAJOR GIFTS OFFICER
LE
Lee S••••••
Director
MA
Max M•••••
Director
MI
Michael S••••••••••••
Director
M
M M•••••• A•••••
Director
MO
Monika S•••••••••••••
Director
PA
Paul M Y••••
TREASURER
PH
Phillip W••••••
SENIOR FELLOWSHIP INTERVIEWER
RA
Ray S•••••
Director
RI
Richard B M••••
Director
RO
Robbee B•••• K••••
PRESIDENT
RO
Roger F••••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$12.2M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$8.4M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$6.7M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$16.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$5.4M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Fannie and John Hertz Foundation This page 89 $12.2 million -
Alfred e Mann Foundation for Scientific Research 89 $18.1 million -
Gordon Research Conferences 89 $62.0 million -
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences 89 $29.7 million -
Center for Environmental Health Monitoring and Management 89 $13.1 million -
Public Policy Institute of California 89 $36.4 million -
Mcnc 89 $74.1 million -
Wiscnet 89 $10.6 million -
Experimental Aircraft Association Inc 89 $53.9 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 83 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Fannie and John Hertz Foundation

What is Fannie and John Hertz Foundation?
Fannie and John Hertz Foundation is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Pleasanton, United States. Partnership announcement Building Physics Leadership & Public Trust The Hertz Foundation is partnering with the American Physical Society, the world’s largest physics professional society, expanding opportunities for Hertz Fellows to lead on quantum science and strengthen the public’s relationship with science. Learn More HERTZ FELLOWS ARE MAKING HISTORY For more than 60 years, the Hertz ... Read more
When was Fannie and John Hertz Foundation founded?
Fannie and John Hertz Foundation was founded in 1945.
Who leads Fannie and John Hertz Foundation?
Wendy Connors serves as President.
Where is Fannie and John Hertz Foundation located?
Headquartered in Pleasanton, United States.
What is Fannie and John Hertz Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Fannie and John Hertz Foundation trustworthy?
Fannie and John Hertz Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Fannie and John Hertz Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 362411723.
What is Fannie and John Hertz Foundation's website?
http://www.hertzfoundation.org