Sherwin-Williams Foundation
Accepts applications
Sherwin-Williams Foundation is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.3 million in 5 grants; the typical grant was $224,018 and the largest $1.4 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$2.3 million
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$224,018
- Largest grant$1.4 million
- Assets$49.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.3 million the year before.
0% 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 | $2.5 million | 5 | $43.4 million |
| 2024 | $2.3 million | 5 | $45.2 million |
| 2025 | $2.3 million | 5 | $49.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Alissa Campbell Shaw 1 Sherwin Way, Cleveland, OH 44113 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (216) 566-2000 |
| What to submit | - description of the structure, purpose and history of the organization - list of officers and directors - detailed description of current programs and activities - amount of funding requested with an explanation of why funds are needed and how they will be used - for a specific project, description of project, including community needs to be addressed, program objectives, activities to be undertaken, timetable, fully defined project budget and sources of financial support committed and pending - current operating budget including income sources and expenditures - most recent audited financial statement - current list of corporate and foundation donors and level of support - latest annual report - copy of IRS letter certifying 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status |
| Deadlines | Requests are accepted throughout the year. |
| Restrictions | Contributions restricted to organizations in the area of company headquarters and major manufacturing facilities. |
What Sherwin-Williams Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 5 | $2.3 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Recipients Related to Health and Human Services | Health & human services | $1.4 million |
| Various Recipients Related to Civic & Other Community Development | Civic & other community development | $592,209 |
| Various Recipients Related to Education | Education | $224,018 |
| Various Recipients Related to United Way | Health & human services - united way | $83,553 |
| Various Recipients Related to Arts & Culture | Arts & culture | $32,413 |
Officers and trustees
- H G Petz
- B Meisenzahl
- M L Garceau
- M Boyce
Questions people ask
Does Sherwin-Williams Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Requests are accepted throughout the year..
How much does Sherwin-Williams Foundation give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $224,018.
Who runs Sherwin-Williams Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists H G Petz (President and Director), B Meisenzahl (Treasurer and Director), M L Garceau (Secretary and Director) and M Boyce (Assistant Secretary).
What does Sherwin-Williams Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and human services.