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CHEVY CHASE, MD

Sherman Fairchild Foundation Inc.

Quick Facts

EIN
131951698
Location
CHEVY CHASE, MD
Category
Philanthropy & Grantmaking
Total Assets
$689.6M
Annual Income
$109.4M
IRS Ruling Year
1957

About This Foundation

Sherman Fairchild Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in CHEVY CHASE, MD. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1957. It holds total assets of $689.6M. Annual income is reported at $109.4M. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking.

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Financial Overview

Total Giving

$53.3M

2023-17%

Total Assets

$676M

2023-5%

Fair Market Value

$1B

2023

Net Worth

$673.6M

2023

Grants Paid

$47.2M

2023

Contributions

$0

2023

Net Investment Income

$63.7M

2023

Distribution Amount

$46.8M

2023

Total Giving by Year

$28.9M
11
$23.3M
12
$37M
13
$44.3M
14
$31.1M
15
$42.3M
19
$40.6M
20
$51.5M
21
$64.4M
22
$53.3M
23

Asset Growth

$465.8M
11
$512.3M
12
$522.9M
13
$536M
14
$554.1M
15
$578.8M
19
$608.8M
20
$713.4M
21
$714.5M
22
$676M
23

Investment Portfolio (2023)

Total: $81.3M

Corporate Stock: $81.3M
Other Investments: $494.1M
Corporate Stock (14%)
Other Investments (86%)

Expense Breakdown (2023)

Grants Paid$47.2M
Officer Compensation$1.8M
Pension & Benefits$437K
Accounting Fees$224K
Travel & Conferences$173K
Occupancy$156K
Depreciation$35K
Legal Fees$17K
Printing & Publications$2K

Revenue Sources (2023)

Capital Gains (Net)
$56.2M
Other Income
$8.9M
Dividends
$3.4M
Interest
$3M

Financial Details (2023)

Total Revenue
$71.6M
Total Expenses
$53.3M
Exempt Purpose Expenses
$49.8M
Required Distribution
$46.8M
Undistributed Income
$43.3M
Grants Approved (Future)
$23.7M
Total Liabilities
$2.4M
Excise Tax
$885K

Foundation Classification (2023)

Operating FoundationGrants to IndividualsNon-Charity GrantsLobbying ActivityExcess Business Holdings

990-PF Filings

Tax PeriodReturn TypeView
2023-12990PFView Filing
2022-12990PFView Filing
2021-12990PFView Filing
2020-12990PFView Filing

Filings sourced from IRS e-file index. View all on ProPublica

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