Sherrill Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sherrill Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $270,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$270,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
46% 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 | $1.5 million | 19 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 26 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Sherrill 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 Sherrill Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 | $610,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $175,000 |
| Louisiana | 3 | $105,000 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $85,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $26,400 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Donation | $270,000 |
| Phillips Academy | Donation | $150,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Donation | $100,000 |
| Pro Bono Publico Foundation | Donation | $75,000 |
| Second Stage Theatre | Donation | $65,000 |
| Teach for America Inc | Donation | $50,000 |
| Yale University | Donation | $50,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Donation | $30,000 |
| Sun Valley Center for the Arts Inc | Donation | $26,400 |
| Buckley Institute | Donation | $25,000 |
| Central West Ballet | Donation | $25,000 |
| Harvard University | Donation | $25,000 |
| New York School of Interior Design | Donation | $25,000 |
| Oncourse Foundation Inc | Donation | $25,000 |
| The Adderley School Foundation | Donation | $25,000 |
| The Buckley School | Donation | $25,000 |
| Audubon Nature Inst | Donation | $20,000 |
| Chelsea Piers Foundation | Donation | $10,000 |
| Doe Fund Inc | Donation | $10,000 |
| Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities | Donation | $10,000 |
| Phelps Association | Donation | $10,000 |
| The Southampton Hospital Foundation Inc | Donation | $10,000 |
| 564 Park Ave Preservation Foundation | Donation | $5,000 |
| Municipal Art Society of New York | Donation | $5,000 |
| James B Lee Jr Scholarship and Relief Fund in Honor of Joseph | Donation | $2,500 |
| James C Ferrer Education Fund | Donation | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen C Sherrill
- Katherine D Sherrill
- Hume R Steyer
Questions people ask
Does Sherrill Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sherrill Family Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Sherrill Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephen C Sherrill (President & Treasurer), Katherine D Sherrill (Chairman of Board & Secret) and Hume R Steyer (Assistant Secretary).
What does Sherrill Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.