Sherwat Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Sherwat Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Oakland, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $88,863 in 82 grants; the typical grant was $430 and the largest $12,500. 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$88,863
- Number of grants82
- Typical grant$430
- Largest grant$12,500
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees90%
Giving in 2025 was up from $71,991 the year before.
90% 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 | $65,941 | 17 | $945,736 |
| 2024 | $71,991 | 20 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $88,863 | 82 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Sherwat Charitable Trust 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 Sherwat Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 14 | $25,100 |
| Virginia | 11 | $19,710 |
| District of Columbia | 23 | $15,474 |
| New York | 7 | $5,844 |
| California | 2 | $4,650 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $4,160 |
| Kansas | 1 | $4,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $3,500 |
| Maryland | 8 | $2,150 |
| Maine | 2 | $1,700 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| King Street Center | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Virginia League of Planned Parenthood | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Temple Micah | Charitable | $7,682 |
| Nature Conservancy | Charitable | $4,500 |
| Sierra Club | Charitable | $4,500 |
| Audubon Society | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Ohef Sholom Temple | Charitable | $2,550 |
| Carnegie Foundation | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Katie's Kids | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Friends of FFL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Charitable | $1,500 |
| The Williams School | Charitable | $1,300 |
| Arbor Day Foundation | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Bates | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Brandeis University | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Jewish National Fund | Charitable | $1,100 |
| Simmons University | Charitable | $1,100 |
| Anti Defamation League | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Burlington (VT) City Arts | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Echo (Science Center & Museum) | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Flynn Theater | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Hillel International | Charitable | $1,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Jimmy Fund Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Lund (Adoption Agency) | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Vermont Criminal Justice Reform | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Vermont Foodbank | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Bread for the City | Charitable | $750 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital | Charitable | $750 |
| Kennedy Center | Charitable | $700 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Charitable | $550 |
| Alzheimer's Research | Charitable | $500 |
| Bates College | Charitable | $500 |
| Center for Cartoon Studies | Charitable | $500 |
| Champlain Housing Trust | Charitable | $500 |
| Georgetown Day School | Charitable | $500 |
| Kennedy School | Charitable | $500 |
| National Parks | Charitable | $500 |
| Spectrum | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Harlan Sherwat
- Beverly Sherwat
Questions people ask
Does Sherwat Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sherwat Charitable Trust give?
$88,863 in tax year 2025, across 82 grants, with a typical grant of $430.
Who runs Sherwat Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Harlan Sherwat (Trustee) and Beverly Sherwat (Trustee).
What does Sherwat Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, faith communities and education.