Sherlock Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sherlock Family Foundation is a private foundation in Weston, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,900 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $5,500. 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$50,900
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$5,500
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $37,849 the year before.
31% 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 | $32,000 | 17 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $37,849 | 21 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $50,900 | 26 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Sherlock 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.
What Sherlock Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 17 | $30,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,400 |
| New York | 3 | $3,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Penn State University | General charitable purposes | $5,500 |
| Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation | General charitable purposes | $5,400 |
| Weston Historical Society | General charitable purposes | $3,500 |
| AL'S Angels | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Aspetuck Land Trust | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| BJ Ryan's Foundation | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Filling in the Blanks | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Mid Fairfield Community Care Center | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Weston Senior Activities Center | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Weston Community Food Pantry | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Hole in the Wall Gang | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Lachat Town Farm | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Lauralton Hall | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Norwalk Education Foundation | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Weston Education Foundation | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Weston Pba | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Weston Social Service Fund | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Weston Warm Up Fund | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| New York Botanical Garden | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Operation Hope | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Divided Sky Foundation | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| White Mountain Athletic Club | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William Sherlock Jr
- Cindy Sherlock
- William Sherlock III
Questions people ask
Does Sherlock Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sherlock Family Foundation give?
$50,900 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Sherlock Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists William Sherlock Jr (Trustee), Cindy Sherlock (Trustee) and William Sherlock III (Trustee).
What does Sherlock Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.