Sherman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sherman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Mill Valley, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $25,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $7,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$25,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$729,291
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was up from $20,000 the year before.
71% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $25,960 | 9 | $559,497 |
| 2023 | $20,000 | 6 | $712,897 |
| 2024 | $25,000 | 7 | $729,291 |
How to apply
Sherman Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Extrafoodorg | Community support | $7,000 |
| American Friends of the Ocean Cleanup Foundation | General purpose | $5,000 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation | Community support | $5,000 |
| Occidental Arts and Ecology Center | Community support | $3,000 |
| San Francisco Jazz Organization | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Canal Alliance | General purpose | $1,000 |
| San Francisco Food Bank | Community support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jack E Sherman
- Beth G Sherman
- Judith L Sherman
Questions people ask
Does Sherman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sherman Family Foundation give?
$25,000 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Sherman Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jack E Sherman (President), Beth G Sherman (Secretary) and Judith L Sherman (Treasurer).