Sherbrooke Family Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Sherbrooke Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Cohasset, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $149,500 in 66 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $7,000. 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$149,500
- Number of grants66
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $130,500 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $133,000 | 59 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $130,500 | 62 | $3.1 million |
| 2025 | $149,500 | 66 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Sherbrooke Family 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 Sherbrooke Family Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 51 | $124,500 |
| New York | 2 | $8,000 |
| Maine | 3 | $4,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $3,000 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $3,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $3,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $2,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Manomet Inc | Charity | $7,000 |
| St Paul's Church Dedham | Charity | $6,000 |
| Brigham & Womens Hospital | Charity | $5,000 |
| Compassionate Care ALS | Charity | $5,000 |
| Friends of Holly Hill Farm | Charity | $5,000 |
| New Bedford Museum | Charity | $5,000 |
| Pioneer Institute | Charity | $5,000 |
| Tabor Academy | Charity | $5,000 |
| WGBH | Charity | $5,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | Charity | $4,000 |
| Grubstreet Inc | Charity | $4,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Charity | $4,000 |
| South Shore Community Center | Charity | $4,000 |
| Southhampton Fresh Air Home | Charity | $4,000 |
| St Lawrence University | Charity | $4,000 |
| Cohasset Food Pantry | Charity | $3,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Fdn N NE | Charity | $3,000 |
| Friends of Cohasset Library | Charity | $3,000 |
| Journey Forward | Charity | $3,000 |
| New England Baptist Hospital | Charity | $3,000 |
| Safe Harbor Cohasset | Charity | $3,000 |
| The Home for Little Wanderers | Charity | $3,000 |
| Boston Preparatory Foundation | Charity | $2,000 |
| Cohasset Education Foundation | Charity | $2,000 |
| Dedham Country Day School | Charity | $2,000 |
| Derby Academy | Charity | $2,000 |
| Edesia Inc | Charity | $2,000 |
| Epiphany School | Charity | $2,000 |
| Friends of Mvy Radio | Charity | $2,000 |
| Hale Reservation | Charity | $2,000 |
| Hurricane Island Outward Bound School | Charity | $2,000 |
| Massaudubon Society | Charity | $2,000 |
| South Shore Art Center | Charity | $2,000 |
| South Shore Conservatory | Charity | $2,000 |
| Wellspring Multi-Service CTRS | Charity | $1,500 |
| Abraham Path Initative Inc | Charity | $1,000 |
| Cohasset Center for Student Coastal Research Student Coastal Research | Charity | $1,000 |
| Cohasset Conservation Trust | Charity | $1,000 |
| Cohasset Swimming and Recreational Trust | Charity | $1,000 |
| Cohasset Working Dog Foundation | Charity | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ross E Sherbrooke
- Kathleen B Sherbrooke
- Jennifer S Palmer
- Patrick R Sherbrooke
Questions people ask
Does Sherbrooke Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sherbrooke Family Charitable Trust give?
$149,500 in tax year 2025, across 66 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Sherbrooke Family Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Ross E Sherbrooke (Trustee), Kathleen B Sherbrooke (Trustee), Jennifer S Palmer (Trustee) and Patrick R Sherbrooke (Trustee).
What does Sherbrooke Family Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.