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Sherman Family Foundation is a private corporation based in SOUTHFIELD, MI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is D Larry Sherman. It holds total assets of $11.7M. Annual income is reported at $4.4M. Total assets have grown from $4.2M in 2011 to $11.7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 5 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 2018 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Michigan, New York and California. According to available records, Sherman Family Foundation has made 160 grants totaling $2M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $307K in 2020 to $456K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $809K distributed across 66 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $117K, with an average award of $13K. The foundation has supported 57 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Michigan, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 70% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 9 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$700
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$67K
Based on 35 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 160 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MI, NY, DC.
Sherman Family Foundation has distributed a total of $2M across 160 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $13K. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $117K.
Sherman Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sherman Family Foundation is headquartered in SOUTHFIELD, MI. While based in MI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 9 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvia S Wolf | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Scott R Sherman | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David F Sherman | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jane Sherman | SECRETARY/TREASURER/DIRECT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| D Larry Sherman | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$11.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$11.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
160
Total Giving
$2M
Average Grant
$13K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
57
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation Of Metro DetroitANNUAL CAMPAIGN, CHALLENGE | Bloomfield Hills, MI | $117K | 2023 |
| Jafina Jewish Agency Of Israel-NaRELIGIOUS | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Beaumont FoundationHEALTH CARE | Southfield, MI | $50K | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of North AmericaCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Ort America IncEDUCATION | New York, NY | $16K | 2023 |
| Detroit Symphony OrchestraMUSIC | Detroit, MI | $12K | 2023 |
| Friendship CircleASSISTANCE FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS | West Bloomfield, MI | $10K | 2023 |
| Rancho Mirage Writers FestivalRELIGIOUS | Rancho Mirage, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Palm Springs Friends Of PhilharmonicMUSIC | Palm Desert, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of The DesertCHARITABLE | Rancho Mirage, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Birthright Israel FoundationYOUTH | New York, NY | $8K | 2023 |
| Zekelman Holocaust Memorial CenterRELIGIOUS | Farmington Hills, MI | $7K | 2023 |
| Desert Community FoundationCHARITABLE | Palm Desert, CA | $6K | 2023 |
| Eisenhower Health FoundationHEALTH CARE | Rancho Mirage, CA | $6K | 2023 |
| Central Fund Of IsraelCHARITABLE | Cedarhurst, NY | $6K | 2023 |
| Yad EzraFOOD BANK | Berkley, MI | $6K | 2023 |
| Friends Of United Hatzalah IncCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Israel Guide Dog CenterCHARITABLE | Warrington, PA | $5K | 2023 |
| Momentum UnlimitedCHARITABLE | Rockville, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| Clal National Jewish Center For Learning And LeadershipCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| JarcDISABILITY | Farmington Hills, MI | $4K | 2023 |
| Tamarack CampsCHARITABLE | Bloomfield Hills, MI | $3K | 2023 |
| Aish Ha TorahCHARITABLE | Oak Park, MI | $3K | 2023 |
| Hillel Day School Of Metro DetroitYOUTH | Farmington Hills, MI | $2K | 2023 |
| Mental Illness Research AssociationASSISTANCE FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS | Bloomfield Hills, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| WrcjCHARITABLE | Wixom, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Farber Hebrew Day SchoolEDUCATION | Southfield, MI | $1K | 2023 |
| Jewish Senior LifeCHARITABLE | Oak Park, MI | $500 | 2023 |
| Friends Of Israel Defense ForcesCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $360 | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Orr ShalomRELIGIOUS | Washington, DC | $65K | 2022 |
| Brilliant DetroitCHARITABLE | Detroit, MI | $25K | 2022 |
| Washington Institute Of Near East PolicyCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $15K | 2022 |
| American Friends Of Peres CenterHEALTH CARE | Miami, FL | $10K | 2022 |