Sherrill Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sherrill Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $62,239 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $15,000. 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$62,239
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $47,250 the year before.
20% of its 2024 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 | $47,250 | 15 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $62,239 | 15 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Sherrill Family 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 Sherrill Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 12 | $42,239 |
| Colorado | 3 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Vail Valley Foundation | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Gillespie County Historical Society | General purpose | $8,000 |
| The Longhorn Foundation | General purpose | $8,000 |
| Chi Omega Foundation | General purpose | $7,539 |
| Hni Charities | General purpose | $6,000 |
| Gillespie County Youth Livestock Show | General purpose | $3,000 |
| The Austin Symphony Orchestra | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Vilar Performing Arts Center | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Youth Power 365 | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Museum of S Texas History | General purpose | $1,500 |
| The Golden Hub Community Center | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Admiral Nimitz Foundation | General purpose | $1,200 |
| Austin Humane Society | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Hospice Austin | General purpose | $1,000 |
| The Junior League of Austin | General purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah Courtney
Questions people ask
Does Sherrill Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sherrill Family Foundation Inc give?
$62,239 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Sherrill Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Deborah Courtney (President).
What does Sherrill Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and youth programs.