S Irving and Anne Nevard Sherr Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMorristown, New Jersey · EIN 46-4070243 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$2.6M
Organizations funded27
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$15.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $100,000.
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
74% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aclu-Nj Foundation | Newark, NJ | Defends and promotes civil liberties and civil rights through litigation, public education, and advocacy, providing free legal assistance… | $510,000 |
| Music Will | Montclair, NJ | Formerly little kids rock, music will is the largest nonprofit music-education provider in u.s. public schools, training K-12 teachers and… | $500,000 |
| Glassroots Inc | Newark, NJ | To support community based arts education | $350,000 |
| Wnet | New York, NY | To use the power of media to educate, inform, entertain and inspire audiences everywhere. | $300,000 |
| New York-Presbyterian Hospital | New York, NY | One of the nation's largest academic medical centers, affiliated with weill cornell medicine and columbia university. it delivers… | $250,000 |
| NY Presbyterian Fund | New York, NY | The NY presbyterian hospital is a world class academic medical center committed to excellence in patient care, research, education, and… | $250,000 |
| Big Brother Big Sister | Newark, NJ | Support positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people | $100,000 |
| The Open Eye Theater | Margaretville, NY | Creates original image-driven theater, animating the inanimate on an intimate scale, and builds community by advancing adventurous,… | $100,000 |
| Community Foodbank | Hillside, NJ | A member of feeding america, the community foodbank of new jersey distributes food, provides nutrition education and job training, and runs… | $35,000 |
| College Foundation Fiorello H Laguardi | Long Island City, NY | To educate and graduate one of the most diverse student populations in the country to become critical thinkers and socially responsible… | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | New York, NY | To actively promote family planning and healthy responsible reproductive and sexual behavior | $20,000 |
| Caring Kind | New York, NY | NYC leading expert on alzheimers and dementia caregiving | $10,000 |
| Community Hospice Foundation | Jacksonville, FL | Serves seriously ill people and their families during the process of dying and grieving | $10,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | Boston, MA | To provide support for adults and children with cancer with the best treatment available | $10,000 |
| Newark Emergency | Newark, NJ | For families (nesf) helps essex county individuals and families in crisis with emergency food, clothing, shelter, rental and utility aid,… | $10,000 |
| The Fresh Air Fund | New York, NY | Low income communities experience outdoor summer adventures | $10,000 |
| The Valerie Fund | Maplewood, NJ | The valerie fund supports comprehensive healthcare for children with cancer and blood disorders, funding psychosocial care at eight… | $10,000 |
| Wedu Tampa | Tampa, FL | To serve the public good and to aid in the creation of an informed citizenry. | $10,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Hicksville, NY | To support birthright israel, a program which currently provides over 48,000 young jewish adults | $5,000 |
| B'nai B'rith International | Milwaukee, WI | Dedicated to improving quality of life for people around the globe | $5,000 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence | Washington, DC | A comprehensive approach to preventing gun violence | $5,000 |
| Hillel International | Washington, DC | Supports thousands of jewish students on more than 550 campuses | $5,000 |
| Meals of Sarasota Inc | Sarasota, FL | Delivers nutritious meals to persons in need in the sarasota community who are unable to provide or | $5,000 |
| NY Holocaust Museum | New York, NY | Museum of jewish heritage a living memorial to the holocaust | $5,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation Grand Canyon National Monument | Oakland, CA | Promotes climate solutions, conservation & movement building through strategic philanthrophy | $5,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry and to seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of our society. | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics | Washington, DC | To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of olympic-type sports for children and adults with… | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,555,000 | 27 |
| 2024 | $1,279,500 | 25 |
| 2023 | $229,833 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641949349100654
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-4070243
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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