Sheerr Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-6298319 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $1,000.
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
50% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Jewish Comm | Philadelphia, PA | General | $2,000 |
| Boston University | Allston, MA | Education | $1,000 |
| Chestnut Hill School | Philadelphia, PA | General | $1,000 |
| Oakstone Academy | West Palm Beac, FL | Education | $500 |
| Klehr Center for Jewish | Lancaster, PA | General | $500 |
| Morgan Pressel Fdn | Boca Raton, FL | General | $500 |
| Beth Shalom Pres Fdn | Elkins Park, PA | General | $500 |
| Friends of the Chilmark | Chilmark, MA | Education | $250 |
| Ma General Hospital | Boston, MA | General | $250 |
| Museum of the American | Philadelphia, PA | General | $100 |
The return also lists 12 grants to individuals ($6,075). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,875 | 22 |
| 2024 | $16,960 | 23 |
| 2023 | $13,675 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622479349100307
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-6298319
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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