Sheerr Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sheerr Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $16,960 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $200 and the largest $1,600. 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$16,960
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$200
- Largest grant$1,600
- Assets$286,307
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2024 was up from $13,675 the year before.
83% 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 | $13,675 | 23 | $279,954 |
| 2024 | $16,960 | 23 | $286,307 |
How to apply
Sheerr Foundation Inc 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 Sheerr Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 7 | $3,100 |
| New York | 4 | $2,100 |
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $1,825 |
| Florida | 1 | $900 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $250 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $100 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of | General | $1,600 |
| Pres and Fellows of | General | $1,000 |
| Morgan Pressel | General | $900 |
| Bringham and Womens | General | $500 |
| Beth Shalom Preserv | General | $500 |
| Cure Alzheimers Fund | General | $500 |
| Misty Meadows Equine | General | $500 |
| Klehr Center for Jewish | General | $500 |
| The Natl Trust for | General | $250 |
| MV Youth Baseball | General | $250 |
| Hasty Pudding Theatri | General | $250 |
| Project Home | General | $200 |
| Juvenile Diabetes | General | $200 |
| Philabundance | General | $200 |
| Ready Willing and Able | General | $150 |
| Albert Einstein College | General | $150 |
| National Constitution | General | $125 |
| Perservation Alliance | General | $100 |
| Radcliffe Institute for | General | $100 |
| The Arnold Gold Fdn | General | $100 |
| Crazy Horse Memorial FD | General | $100 |
| Museum of American Rev | General | $100 |
| Phila Skating Club and | General | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Sheerr
- Betsy Sheerr
- Melanie Sheerr
- Lauren Sheerr Beshears
Questions people ask
Does Sheerr Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sheerr Foundation Inc give?
$16,960 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $200.
Who runs Sheerr Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard Sheerr (Trustee), Betsy Sheerr (Trustee), Melanie Sheerr (Trustee) and Lauren Sheerr Beshears (Trustee).
What does Sheerr Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, animals and youth programs.