Sherman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sherman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $19.0 million in 118 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $2.9 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$19.0 million
- Number of grants118
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$2.9 million
- Assets$84.1 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $19.3 million the year before.
44% 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 | $19.3 million | 106 | $95.5 million |
| 2024 | $19.0 million | 118 | $84.1 million |
How to apply
Sherman 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 Sherman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 73 | $16.7 million |
| Maine | 8 | $712,000 |
| New York | 11 | $711,672 |
| Texas | 1 | $175,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $150,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $120,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $101,659 |
| California | 6 | $84,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $80,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $55,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Umbcuniversity System of Maryland Foundation Inc | General operations | $2.9 million |
| Center for Urban Families Inc | General operations | $2.3 million |
| Baltimore Symphony Orchestra | General operations | $1.4 million |
| The Y of Central Maryland Inc | General operstions | $1.0 million |
| Fund for Educational Excellence | General operations | $740,000 |
| MPT Foundation Inc | General operations | $525,000 |
| United Way of Central Maryland | General operations | $510,000 |
| Point Source Youth | General operations | $500,000 |
| Roland Park Community Foundation | General operations | $500,000 |
| Teach for America Baltimore | General operations | $500,000 |
| University of MD Baltimore Fdn | General operations | $500,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Metro Baltimore | General operations | $400,000 |
| Family Tree the | General operations | $390,000 |
| Baltimore Community Foundation Inc | General operations | $365,000 |
| Cherry Hill Strong | General operations | $300,000 |
| Thread | General operations | $300,000 |
| Maine Public | General operations | $250,000 |
| Maryland Family Network | General operations | $250,000 |
| The Baltimore Childrens Museum Inc | General operations | $250,000 |
| The Taki Alsop Conducting Fellowship Inc | General operations | $250,000 |
| Upsurge Baltimore | General operations | $250,000 |
| Maine Health | General operations | $200,000 |
| KIPP 3D Academy | General operations | $175,000 |
| Baltimore Abortion Fund | General operations | $150,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | General operations | $150,000 |
| Medstar Harbor Hospital | General operations | $150,000 |
| Springboard Collaborative | General operations | $150,000 |
| Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism | General operations | $150,000 |
| Bridges Baltimore | General operations | $125,000 |
| Foundation for Blsyw | General operations | $125,000 |
| We Will All Rise Inc | General operations | $120,000 |
| Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter Inc | General operations | $115,000 |
| Parks & People Foundation | General operations | $110,000 |
| Family League of Baltimore | General operations | $100,000 |
| Improving Education | General operations | $100,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General operations | $100,000 |
| Rebuild Baltimore Metro | General operations | $100,000 |
| Women's Health Center of West Virginia | General operations | $100,000 |
| Brooklyn Institute of Art | General operations | $80,000 |
| Maryland Reads | General operations | $80,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Betsy Sherman
- David Sherman
- Michael Sherman
- Jonathan Sherman
- Matthew Sherman
Questions people ask
Does Sherman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sherman Family Foundation give?
$19.0 million in tax year 2024, across 118 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Sherman Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Betsy Sherman (Trustee), David Sherman (Trustee), Michael Sherman (Trustee) and Jonathan Sherman (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Sherman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, arts and culture and education.