The Stephen and Barbara Sherwin Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Stephen and Barbara Sherwin Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Fort Collins, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $22,600 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $3,000. 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$22,600
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$419,562
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $22,000 the year before.
100% 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 | $19,000 | 10 | $379,652 |
| 2023 | $22,000 | 12 | $419,712 |
| 2024 | $22,600 | 15 | $419,562 |
How to apply
The Stephen and Barbara Sherwin Foundation Inc 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.
What The Stephen and Barbara Sherwin Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 2 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $4,500 |
| Oregon | 2 | $4,000 |
| Utah | 2 | $3,000 |
| New York | 3 | $2,100 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $1,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North County Food Bank | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Sandra Shappell Teacher at Colorado Early College | Education | $2,500 |
| Project Say Something | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Granite Education Foundation | Annual campaign-food assistance | $2,000 |
| So Others Might Eat | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Rocio Barragan Artist | The arts | $1,000 |
| Colorado Public Radio | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Girl Scouts Heart of Hudson | Fund her success | $1,000 |
| The Colorado State University Foundation | Formula sae infastructure internal combustion | $1,000 |
| Lyris Hung Artist | The arts | $1,000 |
| Jeff Fielder Artist | The arts | $1,000 |
| Raptors of the Rockies | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Utah Food Bank | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Long Island University | Unrestricted | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey M Sherwin
- Debra Suarino Sherwin
- Andrew Sherwin
Questions people ask
Does The Stephen and Barbara Sherwin Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Stephen and Barbara Sherwin Foundation Inc give?
$22,600 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Stephen and Barbara Sherwin Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeffrey M Sherwin (Dir/Pr/Treas), Debra Suarino Sherwin (Vp/Secretary) and Andrew Sherwin (Director).
What does The Stephen and Barbara Sherwin Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, education and arts and culture.