The Ron and Eva-Maria Sher Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Ron and Eva-Maria Sher Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $164,875 in 43 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $25,000. 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$164,875
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$572,340
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2025 was up from $102,500 the year before.
64% 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 | $132,000 | 36 | $17,031 |
| 2024 | $102,500 | 18 | $123,712 |
| 2025 | $164,875 | 43 | $572,340 |
How to apply
The Ron and Eva-Maria Sher 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 The Ron and Eva-Maria Sher Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 29 | $126,375 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $14,500 |
| New York | 2 | $7,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $6,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,000 |
| Alaska | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Futurewise | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Washington Conservation Action Education Fund | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Whidbey Institute | Thriving Communities program | $14,000 |
| M-Lisada Africa Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Whidbey Institute | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Braided River | In support of campaign for "In the Spirit of Right and Respectful Relations" | $5,000 |
| Cascade Bicycle Club | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Earth School Educational Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Evergreen Collaborative | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Islandwood | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| King County Library System Foundation | For the Bill Ptacek Endowment Fund | $5,000 |
| Panorama Global | Fund for Alternative Journalism | $5,000 |
| Shelburne Farms | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Youth Service America | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Whidbey Environmental Action Network | General & Unrestricted | $4,875 |
| Bike Works Seattle | General & Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Phila Venture Fund | General & Unrestricted | $4,500 |
| Lift Every Voice Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Tibetan Nuns Project | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Alaska Wilderness League | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Friends of Ebeys Landing National Historical Reser | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Friends of Third Place Commons | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Tibetan Nuns Project | Funds For Housing for Elder Nuns and Furnishing a Retreat Center | $2,500 |
| Kuow-Puget Sound Public Radio | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Friends of Friends | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Agricultural & Applied Economics Association | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| American Himalayan Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Eastrail Partners | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Grand Canyon Trust Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Green Options Buffalo | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research Educa | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| PCC Farmland Trust | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Great Northwest Hawaii Alaska I | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Southeast Alaska Conservation Council Inc-Seacc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Mountaineers | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Whidbey Institute | Thriving Communities to support Detroit Fundraiser & Film Premiere event 2025 | $1,000 |
| Whidbey Island Waldorf School | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Wilderness Society | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Cascade Public Media | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Giraffe Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- David Beckerman
- Ron Sher
- Karen True
Questions people ask
Does The Ron and Eva-Maria Sher Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ron and Eva-Maria Sher Foundation give?
$164,875 in tax year 2025, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Ron and Eva-Maria Sher Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists David Beckerman (Treas), Ron Sher (Dir, Pres) and Karen True (Sec).
What does The Ron and Eva-Maria Sher Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and international.