Lucy I Sherman Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyNewton Centre, Massachusetts · EIN 04-3402003 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$22K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$241K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
50% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Rescue Committee Inc | New York, NY | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA Inc | New York, NY | Medical | $2,000 |
| Oxfam-America Inc | Boston, MA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Safe Passage Foundation | New Gloucester, ME | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Wgbh Educational Foundation | Boston, MA | Educational | $1,000 |
| Tenacity Inc | Brighton, MA | Charitable | $500 |
| American Indian College Fund | Denver, CO | Charitable | $500 |
| Mhsa Massachusetts Housing and Shelter Aliiance | Boston, MA | Charitable | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,500 | 8 |
| 2023 | $22,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349103361
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3402003
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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