Ira and Maryjo Sherman Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyPalm Beach Gardens, Florida · EIN 47-5574962 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$205K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$979K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $136 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
67% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congregation Har Shalom | Potomac, MD | General | $58,536 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces | New York, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | Jupiter, FL | General | $13,000 |
| Insight Through Education | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | General | $10,180 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County | West Palm Beach, FL | General | $10,150 |
| Kravis Center Foundation | West Palm Beach, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation | Washington, DC | General | $10,000 |
| Phillips Collection | Washington, DC | General | $10,000 |
| Brain Injury Association of America | Fairfax, VA | General | $9,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington | North Bethesda, MD | General | $6,000 |
| Hillel | Washington, DC | General | $5,000 |
| Ballenisles Charity Foundation | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Active Minds | Washington, DC | General | $2,000 |
| Baltimore Museum of Art | Baltimore, MD | General | $1,650 |
| Planned Parenthood | Washington, DC | General | $1,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | New York, NY | General | $750 |
| American Cancer Society | Oklahoma City, OK | General | $500 |
| Mpn Research Foundation | Chicago, IL | General | $500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | General | $250 |
| The Israel Bridge | Palm Beach, FL | General | $200 |
| Chabad of Palm Beach Gardens | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | General | $180 |
| St Jude's Hospital | Memphis, TN | General | $136 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | General | $103 |
| Jewish Community Center | Rockville, MD | General | $100 |
| Palm Beach Gardens Police Foundation | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | General | $100 |
| Community Foundation Greater Buffalo - Dena Goldstein Memorial | Buffalo, NY | General | $100 |
| Bella's Angels | Wellington, FL | General | $100 |
| The Autoimmune Association | Clinton Township, MI | General | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $205,135 | 28 |
| 2024 | $160,070 | 27 |
| 2023 | $121,680 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349103462
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-5574962
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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