Shermer Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Shermer Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,696 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $5,139 and the largest $7,709. 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$25,696
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$5,139
- Largest grant$7,709
- Assets$223,891
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $23,844 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 | $24,110 | 5 | $230,503 |
| 2024 | $23,844 | 5 | $210,752 |
| 2025 | $25,696 | 5 | $223,891 |
How to apply
Shermer Charitable 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 Shermer Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 4 | $23,126 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,570 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hospice of the Florida Suncoast Inc | Unrestricted general | $7,709 |
| Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches Inc | Unrestricted general | $5,139 |
| Morton Plant Mease Health Care Foundation Inc | Unrestricted general | $5,139 |
| Everybody's Tabernacle Inc Homeless Empowerment Program | Unrestricted general | $5,139 |
| The Salvation Army | Unrestricted general | $2,570 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America N A
- Linda Beth Vitale
Questions people ask
Does Shermer Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shermer Charitable Foundation give?
$25,696 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $5,139.
Who runs Shermer Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America N A (Trustee) and Linda Beth Vitale (Trustee).
What does Shermer Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.