The Sherman Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Sherman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Scarborough, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $84,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$84,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$968,044
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was down from $86,500 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $78,000 | 15 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $86,500 | 18 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $84,000 | 16 | $968,044 |
How to apply
| Contact | Beverly M Sherman 15 Piper Road Unit J106, Scarborough, ME 04074 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (207) 219-8861 |
| What to submit | Request in letter |
| Restrictions | No restrictions or limitations |
What The Sherman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 16 | $84,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Me | General annual appeal | $10,000 |
| Friends of Portland Adult Education | General | $10,000 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | General | $10,000 |
| Gulf of Maine Research Institute | General | $10,000 |
| Preble Street | General | $10,000 |
| Wayside Food Program | General | $10,000 |
| Campfire Institue | General | $5,000 |
| My Place Teen Center | General | $3,000 |
| The Telling Room | General | $3,000 |
| Camp Sunshine | General | $2,500 |
| South Portland Food Cupboard | General | $2,500 |
| Strive | General | $2,500 |
| Sweetser | General | $2,500 |
| I'm Your Neighbor Books | General | $1,000 |
| Opportunity Alliance | General | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Beverly Sherman
- David S Sherman Jr
- Martha S Burchenal
Questions people ask
Does The Sherman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Sherman Family Foundation give?
$84,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Sherman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Beverly Sherman (President), David S Sherman Jr (Treasurer) and Martha S Burchenal (Secretary).
What does The Sherman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and youth programs.