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Also known as: C/O JACK SHERMAN
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Sherman Family Foundation is a private corporation based in MILL VALLEY, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Jack Sherman. It holds total assets of $430K. Annual income is reported at $182K. Total assets have grown from $178K in 2011 to $339K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, Sherman Family Foundation has made 45 grants totaling $135K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $9K in 2021 to $20K in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $78K distributed across 27 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $8K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 20 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and Pennsylvania and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$8K
Based on 9 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Sherman Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 45 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, PA, NY.
Sherman Family Foundation has distributed a total of $135K across 45 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $8K.
Sherman Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sherman Family Foundation is headquartered in MILL VALLEY, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack E Sherman | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Beth G Sherman | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Judith L Sherman | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$23K
Total Assets
$339K
Fair Market Value
$713K
Net Worth
$339K
Grants Paid
$20K
Contributions
$27K
Net Investment Income
$28K
Distribution Amount
$30K
Total: $268K
Total Grants
45
Total Giving
$135K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
20
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of California San FranciscoCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2024 |
| Grid AlternativesGENERAL PURPOSE | Oakland, CA | $5K | 2024 |
| ExtrafoodCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Kentfield, CA | $3K | 2024 |
| Occidental Arts And Ecology CenterCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Occidental, CA | $3K | 2024 |
| American Friends Of The Ocean Cleanup FoundationGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $3K | 2024 |
| Natural Resources Defense CouncilGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $3K | 2024 |
| Surfrider FoundationCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | San Clemente, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| BreastcancerorgCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Ardmore, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Sf Marin Food BankCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | San Rafael, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Sf JazzCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Canal AllianceCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | San Rafael, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Social Advocates For YouthYOUTH PROGRAM | Santa Rosa, CA | $500 | 2023 |
| SurfriderCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | San Clemente, CA | $8K | 2022 |
| Earth JusticeCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $8K | 2022 |
| Grid Alternatives Bay AreaCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Sf-Marin Food BankCOMMUNITY SERVICE | San Rafael, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| California Film InstituteCOMMUNITY SERVICE | San Rafael, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Extra FoodCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Kentfield, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Kiddo Endowment For The ArtsYOUTH PROGRAM | Mill Valley, CA | $500 | 2022 |
| California Fire FoundationCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Sacramento, CA | $1K | 2021 |
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