Herzog Foundation
The Stanley M. Herzog Charitable Foundation describes its mission as to " catalyze and accelerate the development of quality Christ-centered K-12 education so that families and culture flourish." The foundation promotes the story of Stan Herzog who " started a railway construction business in St. Joseph, Missouri... he’s well known by a lot of people through his business and his impact on the transportation area all across the country...Stan truly had a heart for Christian education. He was a large supporter of St. Joseph Christian School in St. Joseph, Missouri. That’s where all his kids went. When he passed away in 2019, Stan left a huge part of his fortune to create the Herzog Foundation. "
The legacy of stan and his posthumous foundation strives to make an ecosystem of Christian education more accessible and suitable for families across the nation. [1]
The Herzog Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Contents
News and Controversies
Herzog seeks to become the ‘epicenter of the school-choice movement’
In a July 2023 report by Annelise Hanshaw, she exposes Herzog's formation of the ACE Alliance. The alliance sets out to build "a nationwide coalition of Christian education supporters,” according to Chris Vos, scholarship director at Herzog Tomorrow Foundation. The program seeks to use a Missouri tax credit that allows the foundation to support Christian education. Herzog's influence over education only continues to grow as it is in the process of creating private education programs for prospective students. [2]
Herzog Wants to Use Tax Dollars to Fund Christian Schools
In September 2021, The Herzog Foundation filed an amicus brief in Carson v. Makin, a case before the U.S. Supreme Court. According to the foundation, "The big idea is, when states fund public dollars to private academies, they should make no bones about whether or not those campuses are dedicated to a Christian or other religious background." In contrast, opponents argue that money should be saved for public education or programs that at least have to follow the same rules as any school district. President of the Herzog Foundation, Rev. Darrell Jones, said on the matter “As the status quo goes, all tax dollars for education have, at least in the state of Missouri, gone into one system, whether that’s best system or whether that’s a failing system or whether that’s an inferior system.” [3]
Herzog Attacks the CDC
On January 4th, 2023, The Herzog Foundation published an article titled “CDC announces new disease: conservatism.” The piece "bemoaned that the guidance did not align with the CDC’s goal of eradicating disease, 'unless the disease in question is conservative values. In that case, the CDC is certainly doing its part to eradicate it.'” [4]
Grants Distributed
2022
As reported on IRS filing:[5]
- Answers in Genesis: $35,000
- Arizona River Runners: $800
- Benedictine College: $25,000
- Bishop Leblond: $7,500
- Bright Future Fund: $27,500
- CEAM: $3,000
- Center for Truth and Love: $5,000
- Clay County 4-H: $80
- Herzog Tomorrow: $2,000,000
- Independent Women's Forum: $300
- Lutheran Elementary School Association: $500
- Lutheran High School of Kansas City: $25,000
- Martin Luther Academy: $50,000
- National Alliance of Christian Home Education Leadership: $2,500
- Northeast Christian High School: $60,000
- Northland Christian School: $100,000
- Our Savior Christian Academy: $10,000
- Parkville Women's Clinic: $3,000
- Platte County 4-H: $100
- Philanthropy Roundtable: $50,000
- Providence School of the Arts: $50,000
- Regents School of Charlottesville: $66,000
- Renewanation: $25,000
- Second Baptist School: $100,000
- Smithville Chamber of Commerce: $500
- Smithville Education Foundation: $500
- St Francis Xavier School: $10,000
- St Joseph Christian School: $415,500
- St Paul Lutheran School: $21,250
- St Stephen Lutheran Church: $500
- St Teresa's Academy: $2,500
- Summit Christian Academy: $100,000
- Tarkio College: $116,700
- Teach 4 the Heart: $2,000
- Various -- Bill of Rights Essay Con: $2,400
- Various Teacher Awards 2500 Each: $60,000
- Vela Education Fund: $150,000
2021
As reported on IRS filing:[6]
- Martin Luther Academy: $30,000
- Renewanation: $5,000
- Kingdom Education Ministries: $5,000
- Providence School of the Arts: $100,000
- Kings Academy: $150,000
- St Paul Lutheran School: $45,000
- John Case: $2,500
- Philanthropy Roundtable: $50,000
- St Francis Xavier School: $12,500
- St Joseph Christian School: $157,500
- Bishop Leblond High School: $5,000
- Smithville Community in Action (dba of Smithville Education Foundation): $500
- Kozaks Cares Inc: $100
- Great Plains Alliance of Christian Schools: $2,500
- Flint Hills Christian School: $50,000
2020
As reported on 2020 IRS Filing:[7]
- Benedictine College: 10,000
- St Joseph Christian School: 155,000
- St Paul Lutheran School: 10,000
- St James Catholic School: 2,500
- St Francis Xavier School: 15,000
- Northland Christian School: 50,000
Core Financials
2022[5]
- Total Revenue: $9,081,002
- Total Expenses: $10,123,271
- Net Assets: $349,143,526
2021[6]
- Total Revenue: $9,352,343
- Total Expenses: $3,819,753
- Net Assets: $360,979,246
2020[7]
- Total Revenue: $334,578,724
- Total Expenses: $1,149,139
- Net Assets: $355,480,583
2019[8]
- Total Revenue: $21,741,141
- Total Expenses: $0
- Net Assets: $21,741,141
2018[9]
- Total Revenue: $0
- Total Expenses: $0
- Net Assets: $0
2017[10]
- Total Revenue: $0
- Total Expenses: $0
- Net Assets: $0
Personnel
As of July 2023, a full list of the Herzog Foundation's staff can be found online[11]:
Board of Director's
- Todd Graves, Chairman of the Board
- John Elliott, Vice-Chairman
- Kristen Blanchard Ansley, Secretary / Treasurer
Staff
- Aaron Fulk, Information Technology Director
- Abigail Wiley, Digital Marketing Specialist
- Chris Vas, Senior Director
- Darrell Jones, President
- Elizabeth Roberts, Communications Director
- Faith Perkins, Staff Writer
- Jamie Champlin, Finance Director
- Jillian Schneider, Staff Writer
- Jonathan Edmondson, Project Manager
- Jonathan Taylor, Studio Engineer
- Josh Hurlbert, Scholarship Coordinator
- Josh Mann, Managing Editor – The Lion
- Kendra McMillan, Events Coordinator
- Logan Swadner, Events Coordinator
- Mayela Esser, Development Coordinator
- Michael Ryan, Executive Editor of Publications
- Morgan Brown, Events Coordinator
- Sadie Elliott, Training Director
- Spencer Bone, Program Associate
- Spencer Martin, Facility and Property Manager
- Stephanie Goodnight, Vice President of Operations
- Susan Hall, Administrative Operations Assistant
- Tony Barmann, Graphic Designer
Contact Information
Stanley M. Herzog Charitable Foundation
105 NE 188th St,
Smithville, MO 64089
Website: Herzog Foundation
Youtube: @herzogfoundation
Instagram:herzog_foundation
Twitter: @HerzogEducation
Facebook: Stanley M. Herzog Foundation
LinkedIn: The Herzog Foundation
Phone Number: 816-584-9393
Articles and Resources
IRS 990 Filings
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
References
- ↑ Michael Arnold, Introducing: The Herzog Foundation, CurriculumTrak, January 10th, 2023
- ↑ Annelise Hanshaw, "Nonprofit near Kansas City seeks to become ‘epicenter of the school-choice movement’", Missouri Independent, July 10th, 2023
- ↑ Marcus Clem, Herzog Foundation eyes public dollars for Christian schools, News-Press Now, October 21st, 2022
- ↑ Vesper Henry, Right-wing media and anti-LGBTQ figures are dogpiling the CDC with falsehoods and fearmongering, Media Matters, January 10th, 2023
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Herzog Foundation, 2022 IRS Form 990, organizational tax filing, May 12, 2023
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Nonprofit explorer, 2021 IRS Form 990, organizational tax filing, accessed July 14th, 2023
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Nonprofit explorer, 2020 IRS Form 990, organizational tax filing, accessed July 14th, 2023
- ↑ Nonprofit explorer, 2019 IRS Form 990, organizational tax filing, accessed July 14th, 2023
- ↑ Nonprofit explorer, 2018 IRS Form 990, organizational tax filing, accessed July 14th, 2023
- ↑ Nonprofit explorer, 2017 IRS Form 990, organizational tax filing, accessed July 14th, 2023
- ↑ Herzog Foundation Staff,[1],Herzog Foundation, Accessed July 14th, 2023
