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Also known as: C/O MARY N SHERMAN
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Sherman Family Foundation is a private corporation based in MISSION WOODS, KS. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is Mary N Sherman. It holds total assets of $39.7M. Annual income is reported at $9.4M. Total assets have grown from $6.1M in 2011 to $39.7M 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 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Missouri and Kansas. According to available records, Sherman Family Foundation has made 333 grants totaling $16M, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $4.9M in 2020 to $11.1M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $551K, with an average award of $48K. The foundation has supported 165 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Missouri, Kansas, Massachusetts, which account for 94% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$27K
Average Grant
$55K
Largest Grant
$500K
Based on 89 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 333 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MO, KS, MA.
Sherman Family Foundation has distributed a total of $16M across 333 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $48K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $551K.
Sherman Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sherman Family Foundation is headquartered in MISSION WOODS, KS. While based in KS, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Allen | VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS | $137K | $28K | $165K |
| Elizabeth Allen | PROGRAM OFFICER | $38K | $27K | $65K |
| John Sherman | FOUNDATION MANAGER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Amy Donnelly | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mary Sherman | PRESIDENT - FOUNDATION MANAGER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$39.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$39.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
333
Total Giving
$16M
Average Grant
$48K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
165
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation ArmyMEET HUMAN NEEDS WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION. | Kansas City, MO | $100K | 2022 |
| Umkc FoundationTO SUPPORT URBAN EDUCATION. | Kansas City, MO | $551K | 2022 |
| Cristo Rey Kansas CityTO SUPPORT EDUCATION AT AN ACCREDITED SCHOOL. | Kansas City, MO | $253K | 2022 |
| Kansas City Teacher ResidencyTO SUPPORT TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMS. | Kansas City, MO | $233K | 2022 |
| Teach For AmericaTO PROMOTE TEACHER TRAINING. | Kansas City, MO | $220K | 2022 |
| Scuola Vita Nuova Charter SchoolTO FURTHER EDUCATION AT AN ACCREDITED SCHOOL. | Kansas City, MO | $200K | 2022 |
| Operation BreakthroughTO SUPPORT EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. | Kansas City, MO | $199K | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Community College FoundationTO FURTHER POST SECONDARY EDUCATION AT AN ACCREDITED UNIVERSITY. | Kansas City, MO | $177K | 2022 |
| Child Protection CenterPREVENTION,IDENTIFICATION AND TREATMENT OF CHILD ABUSE. | Kansas City, MO | $150K | 2022 |
| Cornerstones Of CareTO SUPPORT EDUCATION PROGRAMS. | Kansas City, MO | $140K | 2022 |
| University Of Central MissouriTO FURTHER EDUCATION AT AN ACCREDITED SCHOOL. | Warrensburg, MO | $140K | 2022 |
| Earlystart St MarkTO SUPPORT EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. | Kansas City, MO | $125K | 2022 |
| The Children'S PlaceTO SUPPORT TRAUMA RESPONSIVE CARE FOR CHILDREN. | Kansas City, MO | $101K | 2022 |
| Bishop Miege FoundationTO FURTHER EDUCATION AT AN ACCREDITED SCHOOL. | Shawnee Mission, KS | $100K | 2022 |
| Nelson Atkins Museum Of ArtTO SUPPORT EXPANSION OF EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS. | Kansas City, MO | $100K | 2022 |
| Gkccf - Hispanic Development FundTO PROVIDE NEED-BASED POST-SECONDARY SCHOLARSHIPS. | Kansas City, MO | $100K | 2022 |
| Reconciliation ServicesSUPPORT ECONOMIC RECONCILIATION THROUGH COMMUNITY INITIATIVES. | Kansas City, MO | $100K | 2022 |
| Rockhurst High SchoolTO FURTHER EDUCATION AT AN ACCREDITED SCHOOL. | Kansas City, MO | $100K | 2022 |
| Welcome HousePROVIDE RESIDENTIAL AND RECOVERY SERVICES FOR MEN. | Kansas City, MO | $100K | 2022 |
| Starlight TheatreCONNECTING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH LIVE ARTS EXPERIENCES. | Kansas City, MO | $100K | 2022 |
| Kc ScholarsTO FURTHER ATTAINMENT OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION. | Kansas City, MO | $83K | 2022 |
| Amethyst PlaceHOUSING PROGRAM FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN RECOVERING FROM SUBSTANCE USE AND TRAUMA. | Kansas City, MA | $80K | 2022 |
| University Of Saint MaryTO FURTHER POST SECONDARY EDUCATION AT AN ACCREDITED UNIVERSITY. | Leavenworth, KS | $80K | 2022 |
| The Family ConservancyTO SUPPORT EDUCATION PROGRAMS. | Kansas City, KS | $75K | 2022 |
| Prep KcTO SUPPORT EDUCATION PROGRAMS. | Kansas City, MO | $60K | 2022 |