Sherman and Linda Saperstein Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Sherman and Linda Saperstein Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Phoenix, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $69,400 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$69,400
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$60,423
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $39,675 the year before.
39% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $36,075 | 29 | $70,948 |
| 2024 | $39,675 | 23 | $81,194 |
| 2025 | $69,400 | 27 | $60,423 |
How to apply
| Contact | Linda Saperstein 4555 E Mayo Blvd Unit 4225, Phoenix, AZ 85050 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (480) 596-1675 |
| What to submit | By letter explaining the charitable use to which the grant would be appllied. |
What Sherman and Linda Saperstein Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 14 | $51,100 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $10,500 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 4 | $1,350 |
| Maine | 1 | $500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $350 |
| Illinois | 1 | $250 |
| Georgia | 1 | $200 |
| Virginia | 1 | $150 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Jewish Historical Society | Support for Holocaust Education Center capital campiagn | $25,000 |
| Individual | general support of youth arts programs | $10,000 |
| Individual | independent living for people with autism | $10,000 |
| Individual | support of youth erichment programs | $5,000 |
| Individual | support for music programs | $5,000 |
| Sagewood Residents' Foundation | scholarship fund | $3,000 |
| Jewish Family Children's Service | general operating support | $2,500 |
| Friends of AZ PBS | support of public television programming | $1,500 |
| CJP of Greater Phoenix | annual campaign fund | $1,000 |
| Honor Health Foundation | support for medical care | $1,000 |
| Individual | General support of financial assistance program | $1,000 |
| NYU Langone Health | Support of medical research | $1,000 |
| HHRC of Maine | support for education programs | $500 |
| GBH | General support for public broadcasting | $500 |
| Phoenix Theatre Company | support of local theater | $250 |
| Individual | support for arts education | $250 |
| Individual | General support of hunger prevention programs | $250 |
| Individual | support of dance programming | $225 |
| Arizona Food Bank Network | General support for hunger prevention | $225 |
| Anti-Defamation League | support for combatting extremism | $200 |
| Hillel International | support for students on college campuses | $200 |
| Care | poverty reduction | $200 |
| Finca | support for anti-poverty programs | $150 |
| Individual | $150 | |
| The Nature Conservancy | support for nature conservation | $150 |
| International Rescue Committee | General support for humanitarian aid | $100 |
| UNICEF USA | General support of humanitarian efforts | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda Saperstein
Questions people ask
Does Sherman and Linda Saperstein Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Sherman and Linda Saperstein Charitable Trust give?
$69,400 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Sherman and Linda Saperstein Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Linda Saperstein (Trustee).
What does Sherman and Linda Saperstein Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.