Sherry Lansing Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sherry Lansing Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $162,163 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $25,250. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$162,163
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$25,250
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees84%
Giving in 2025 was up from $73,693 the year before.
84% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $133,971 | 14 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $73,693 | 12 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $162,163 | 19 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Sherry Lansing 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Sherry Lansing Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11 | $129,863 |
| Florida | 2 | $11,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $8,800 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $3,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $3,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stand Up to Cancer | General use | $25,250 |
| Giffords Law Center | General use | $25,000 |
| Wallice Annenberg Center for Performing Arts | General use | $23,000 |
| La Motion Picture and TV Fund | General use | $20,000 |
| Entertainment Industry Foundation | General use | $10,453 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | General use | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society | General use | $8,800 |
| Cedar Sinai Medical Center | General use | $7,500 |
| UCLA Health Sciences | General use | $7,250 |
| Childrens Diabetes Foundation | General usegeneral usemedical | $5,000 |
| Pacific Council | General use | $5,000 |
| Music Center | General use | $3,000 |
| Lasker Foundation | General use | $3,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation (CCF) | General use | $3,000 |
| Casa la | General use | $2,410 |
| The Carter Center | General use | $1,000 |
| Didi Hirsch Mental Services | General use | $1,000 |
| Greater Umatilla Historical | General use | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics | Generial use | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sherry Lansing
- John C Stiefel
Questions people ask
Does Sherry Lansing Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sherry Lansing Foundation give?
$162,163 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Sherry Lansing Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sherry Lansing (President) and John C Stiefel (Treasurer).
What does Sherry Lansing Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and youth programs.