Michael T Sherman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Michael T Sherman Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $475,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $16,125 and the largest $32,250. 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$475,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$16,125
- Largest grant$32,250
- Assets$6.6 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2025 was up from $453,875 the year before.
4% 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 | $300,000 | 25 | $5.4 million |
| 2024 | $453,875 | 26 | $6.5 million |
| 2025 | $475,000 | 26 | $6.6 million |
How to apply
Michael T Sherman 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 Michael T Sherman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 14 | $268,080 |
| New York | 2 | $48,370 |
| California | 2 | $42,995 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $29,560 |
| Arizona | 1 | $21,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $21,500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $16,125 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,750 |
| Virginia | 1 | $8,060 |
| Washington | 1 | $8,060 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Boston Food Bank Inc | General purpose | $32,250 |
| Perkins School for the Blind | General purpose | $32,250 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund | General purpose | $26,870 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research FD Inc | General purpose | $26,870 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | General purpose | $26,870 |
| ASPCA | General purpose | $21,500 |
| City of Phoenix Pediatric Health Care Initiative Fund | Pediatric health care initiative fund | $21,500 |
| Franciscan Hospital for Children Inc | General purpose | $21,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | General purpose | $21,500 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | Home base program | $21,500 |
| Neads | General purpose | $21,500 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | General purpose | $21,500 |
| Boston Higher Education Resource Center | General purpose | $16,125 |
| Camfed USA Foundation | General purpose | $16,125 |
| Community Workshops Inc | Communityworks services | $16,125 |
| Compass Working Capital | General purpose | $16,125 |
| Himalayan Cataract Project Inc | General purpose | $16,125 |
| Onegoal Massachusetts | General purpose | $16,125 |
| School on Wheels of Massachusetts Inc | General purpose | $16,125 |
| Teach for America Inc | General purpose | $16,125 |
| Resilient Coders Inc | General purpose | $13,440 |
| Project Medishare for Haiti | General purpose | $10,750 |
| Friends of Project Renew | General purpose | $8,060 |
| Mines Advisory Group America Inc | General purpose | $8,060 |
| Peacetrees Vietnam | General purpose | $8,060 |
| Project Step Inc | General purpose | $2,020 |
Officers and trustees
- Arthur B Page
- Ryan McManus
- Michael T Sherman
- Mark McCloskey
- Lee Bodock
- Elizabeth O'Neil
Questions people ask
Does Michael T Sherman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Michael T Sherman Foundation give?
$475,000 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $16,125.
Who runs Michael T Sherman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Arthur B Page (Trustee), Ryan McManus (Trustee), Michael T Sherman (Trustee) and Mark McCloskey (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Michael T Sherman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.