Sherwood Trust
Accepts applications
Sherwood Trust is a private foundation in Walla Walla, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 34 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $160,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$160,000
- Assets$39.2 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.5 million the year before.
50% 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 | 38 | $37.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 34 | $39.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Brian Hunt CEO Sherwood Trust PO Box 1855, Walla Walla, WA 99362 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (509) 529-2791 |
| What to submit | See www.sherwoodtrust.org for application instructions. |
| Deadlines | Letter of Intent deadline February 5th. Application deadline March 5th. |
| Restrictions | Religious, charitable, and educational purposes within the Walla Walla geographical area. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Sherwood Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 31 | $1.1 million |
| Oregon | 3 | $128,351 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| STAR Project | Core | $160,000 |
| Christain Aid Center | Core | $150,000 |
| Carnegie Picture Lab | Legacy/Core | $116,563 |
| Rural Development Initiatives | Invitational | $111,101 |
| City of Walla Walla | Core | $100,000 |
| Trilogy Recovery Community | Core | $100,000 |
| Blue Mountain Action Council | Invitational | $75,000 |
| Blue Mountain Health Cooperative | Core | $70,115 |
| Communities in Schools of the Blue Mountain Region | Core | $70,000 |
| Walla Walla Alliance for the Homeless | Core | $58,621 |
| Community Council | Invitational | $50,000 |
| Salvation Army | Legacy/ Core Multiyear | $26,000 |
| Vital Wines | Core Multiyear | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Spokane DBA Catholic Charities Eastern Washington | Core | $18,000 |
| Milton-Freewater Neighborhood Senior Center | Core | $17,000 |
| Tri-State Steelheaders | Core | $15,000 |
| Social Venture Partners | Invitational | $5,000 |
| YWCA of Walla Walla | Legacy | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Library of Walla Walla | Legacy | $5,000 |
| Little Theatre of Walla Walla | Legacy | $5,000 |
| Walla Walla Symphony Society Inc | Legacy | $5,000 |
| Walla Walla Valley Historical Society db Fort WW | Legacy | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Walla Walla | Legacy | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts of Amer Blue Mt Council | Legacy | $2,500 |
| Walla Walla Immigrant Rights Coalition | Invitational | $1,000 |
| Blue Mountain Humane Society | Legacy | $1,000 |
| Camp Fire | Legacy | $1,000 |
| Lillie Rice Center | Legacy | $1,000 |
| Walla Walla Senior Center | Legacy | $1,000 |
| Milton-Freewater Ministerial Association | Invitational | $250 |
| Blue Mountain Heart to Heart | Invitational | $250 |
| Hope Street | Invitational | $250 |
| Walla Walla Community Hospice | Invitational | $250 |
| Student Health Options DBA The Health Center | Invitational | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian Hunt
- Paul Schneidmiller
- Kazi Joshua
- Toni Alvarado-Jackson
- Allan Gillespie
- Jean H Adams
- Chuck Fulton
- Cheris Brewer Current
- Wendy Hernandez
- Nikki Sharp
Questions people ask
Does Sherwood Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Letter of Intent deadline February 5th. Application deadline March 5th..
How much does Sherwood Trust give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Sherwood Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Brian Hunt (Ceo), Paul Schneidmiller (Director), Kazi Joshua (President) and Toni Alvarado-Jackson (Vice President) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Sherwood Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and health.