Sherlock Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWeston, Connecticut · EIN 87-6910438 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$51K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
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
34% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn State University | State College, PA | General charitable purposes | $5,500 |
| Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation | Carmel, IN | General charitable purposes | $5,400 |
| Weston Historical Society | Weston, CT | General charitable purposes | $3,500 |
| Al's Angels | Westport, CT | General charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Aspetuck Land Trust | Westport, CT | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Bj Ryan's Foundation | Norwalk, CT | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Filling in the Blanks | Norwalk, CT | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Mid Fairfield Community Care Center | Norwalk, CT | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Weston Senior Activities Center | Weston, CT | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Weston Community Food Pantry | Weston, CT | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Hole in the Wall Gang | New Haven, CT | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Lachat Town Farm | Weston, CT | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Lauralton Hall | Milford, CT | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Norwalk Education Foundation | Norwalk, CT | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Weston Education Foundation | Weston, CT | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Weston Pba | Weston, CT | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Weston Social Service Fund | Weston, CT | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Weston Warm Up Fund | Weston, CT | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| New York Botanical Garden | Bronx, NY | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | New York, NY | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Operation Hope | Fairfield, CT | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Divided Sky Foundation | Ludlow, VT | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| White Mountain Athletic Club | Valley, NH | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,900 | 26 |
| 2024 | $37,849 | 21 |
| 2023 | $32,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641319349102964
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-6910438
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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