Sherman Fairchild Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sherman Fairchild Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chevy Chase, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $48.3 million in 88 grants; the typical grant was $72,774 and the largest $10.0 million. 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$48.3 million
- Number of grants88
- Typical grant$72,774
- Largest grant$10.0 million
- Assets$1.1 billion
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was up from $47.2 million the year before.
71% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $47.2 million | 73 | $1.0 billion |
| 2024 | $48.3 million | 88 | $1.1 billion |
How to apply
Sherman Fairchild 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 Sherman Fairchild Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 26 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 22 | $24.3 million |
| Illinois | 5 | $8.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $5.5 million |
| Connecticut | 3 | $2.8 million |
| Alabama | 1 | $2.0 million |
| California | 5 | $1.7 million |
| Florida | 6 | $597,600 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $465,000 |
| Oregon | 4 | $427,686 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $387,135 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Union Theological Seminary | Burke Library Renovations | $10.0 million |
| Northwestern University | Cryoelectron Microscopy Advancement | $7.5 million |
| The New 42nd Street Inc | General Support FY24-27 | $5.8 million |
| Bard College | Two Micro College Endowed Chairs | $5.0 million |
| Worcester Art Museum | Conservation and Collections Care | $5.0 million |
| Equal Justice Initiative | General Support | $2.0 million |
| Yale Divinity School | Living Village Residential Complex | $2.0 million |
| Corporation of the Fine Arts Museums | General Support | $1.5 million |
| The Apollo Theater Foundation Inc | Multi-Year Program Support | $1.0 million |
| Nxthvn | Arts, Entrepreneurship and Community | $750,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Greater New York Division | General Support | $700,000 |
| The Boys' Club of New York Inc | General Support | $500,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Greater Cleveland | Emergency Services | $300,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Greater New York Division | Emergency Services | $300,000 |
| The Salvation Army Miami | Emergency Services | $300,000 |
| The Salvation Army Mass Division | Emergency Services | $300,000 |
| The Salvation Army North & Central Ill Division | Emergency Services | $300,000 |
| The Salvation Army National Capital Area Command | Emergency Services | $300,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Discretionary Support | $250,000 |
| Purchase College Foundation | Arts & Technology Program | $206,285 |
| Shepherd University Foundation Inc | Arts & Technology Program | $204,128 |
| Clark University | Arts & Technology Program | $193,602 |
| College for Creative Studies | Arts & Technology Program | $167,715 |
| Hamline University | Arts & Technology Program | $166,980 |
| The Chrysler Museum Inc | Museum Conservation Program | $125,000 |
| Henry Gallery Association Inc | Museum Conservation Program | $125,000 |
| Juniata College | SEP Phase XVI | $125,000 |
| Museo De Arte DE Puerto Rico Inc | Museum Conservation Program | $125,000 |
| Oakland Museum of California | Museum Conservation Program | $125,000 |
| Shelburne Museum Inc | Museum Conservation Program | $125,000 |
| Willamette University | SEP Phase XVI | $125,000 |
| LaGuardia Community College | SEP Phase XVI | $124,894 |
| Lewis and Clark College | A&T Phase VI | $122,839 |
| Rollins College | SEP Phase XVI | $122,600 |
| Queens College Foundation Inc | Summer Stipend Program | $100,000 |
| Lake Forest College | Summer Stipend Program | $99,990 |
| Allegheny College | Summer Stipend Program | $99,975 |
| University of Portland | Summer Stipend Program | $99,000 |
| Susquehanna University | Summer Stipend Program | $97,460 |
| Gustavus Adophus College | Summer Stipend Program | $97,248 |
Officers and trustees
- Bonnie Himmelman
- Jeff Himmelman
- Bruce Dresner
- Carol Folt
- Dale Knobel
- Dorothy Kosinski
- Russel Granet
- Will McLean
- Julie McLean
- Walter Burke III
- Patrick Burke
- Jonelle Procope
Questions people ask
Does Sherman Fairchild Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sherman Fairchild Foundation Inc give?
$48.3 million in tax year 2024, across 88 grants, with a typical grant of $72,774.
Who runs Sherman Fairchild Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Bonnie Himmelman (President/Director), Jeff Himmelman (VP/ Secretary/ DIRECTOR), Bruce Dresner (Director) and Carol Folt (Director) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Sherman Fairchild Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.