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Sherwat Charitable Trust is a private trust based in OAKLAND, MD. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Harlan Sherwat. It holds total assets of $432K. Annual income is reported at $94K. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in District of Columbia, Massachusetts and Maine. According to available records, Sherwat Charitable Trust has made 83 grants totaling $259K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $36K in 2020 to $65K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $112K distributed across 26 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $14K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 30 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Virginia, District of Columbia, Vermont, which account for 53% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$300
Median Grant
$500
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$7K
Based on 20 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.
Sherwat Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 83 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VA, DC, VT.
Sherwat Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $259K across 83 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $14K.
Sherwat Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sherwat Charitable Trust is headquartered in OAKLAND, MD. While based in MD, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan Sherwat | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Beverly Sherwat | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$67K
Total Assets
$434K
Fair Market Value
$946K
Net Worth
$434K
Grants Paid
$66K
Contributions
$450
Net Investment Income
$51K
Distribution Amount
$44K
Total Grants
83
Total Giving
$259K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
30
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temple MicahCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $14K | 2023 |
| Southern Pov Law CtrCHARITABLE | Montgomery, AL | $11K | 2023 |
| King Street CenterCHARITABLE | Burlington, VT | $10K | 2023 |
| Va League Plan ParnthdCHARITABLE | Richmond, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| The Nature ConservatryCHARITABLE | Arlington, VA | $8K | 2023 |
| Simmons UniversityCHARITABLE | Boston, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| 40 Charitable EntitiesCHARITABLE | Oakland, MD | $2K | 2023 |
| National Audubon SocietCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Sierra ClubCHARITABLE | Oakland, CA | $2K | 2023 |
| Alzheimers AssociationCHARITABLE | Fort Lauderdal, FL | $1K | 2023 |
| Jevaia FoundationCHARITABLE | West Hartford, CT | $600 | 2023 |
| Carnegie Inst For ScienCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| Bread For The CityCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| Friendship PlaceCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| Brady CenterCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| Bates CollegeCHARITABLE | Lewiston, ME | $400 | 2023 |
| Brandeis UniversityCHARITABLE | Waltham, MA | $400 | 2023 |
| Arbor Day FoundationCHARITABLE | Lincoln, NE | $1K | 2022 |
| Ukraine Emergency FundCHARITABLE | Atlanta, GA | $500 | 2022 |
| The Nature ConservatoryCHARITABLE | Arlington, VA | $8K | 2021 |
| Sierra Club FoundationCHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $4K | 2021 |
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