Bruce and Cynthia Sherman Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Bruce and Cynthia Sherman Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in West Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $818,700 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $18,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$818,700
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$18,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$35.6 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
46% 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 | $812,500 | 23 | $27.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 21 | $29.2 million |
| 2025 | $818,700 | 14 | $35.6 million |
How to apply
Bruce and Cynthia Sherman Charitable 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 Bruce and Cynthia Sherman Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2 | $350,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $121,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $100,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $32,250 |
| New York | 3 | $12,950 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WGBH Educational Foundation | General | $250,000 |
| The Nagen Project | General | $121,500 |
| Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans | General | $100,000 |
| Israel Baseball Americas Inc | General | $100,000 |
| Individual | Sherman prize award winner | $100,000 |
| Individual | Sherman prize award winner | $100,000 |
| Individual | Sherman prize award winner | $25,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America | Medical | $11,000 |
| Pap Corps | General | $5,000 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Medical | $2,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Foundation | General | $1,250 |
| Boca Rio Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Glen Oaks Philantropic Fund | General | $1,000 |
| Play for Pink Inc | General | $950 |
Officers and trustees
- Bruce S Sherman
- Cynthia L Sherman
- Daniel Sherman
Questions people ask
Does Bruce and Cynthia Sherman Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Bruce and Cynthia Sherman Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$818,700 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $18,000.
Who runs Bruce and Cynthia Sherman Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Bruce S Sherman (President), Cynthia L Sherman (Treasurer) and Daniel Sherman (Clerk).
What does Bruce and Cynthia Sherman Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.