Sherman and Linda Saperstein Charitable Trust
Historical FunderPhoenix, Arizona · EIN 20-6981976 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $1,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Linda Saperstein |
|---|---|
| Address | 4555 E Mayo Blvd Unit 4225, Phoenix AZ 85050 |
| Phone | 4805961675 |
| Form and materials | By letter explaining the charitable use to which the grant would be appllied. |
| Deadlines | none |
| Restrictions | none |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
30% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona Jewish Historical Society | Phoenix, AZ | Support for Holocaust Education Center capital campiagn | $25,000 |
| Sagewood Residents' Foundation | Phoenix, AZ | scholarship fund | $3,000 |
| Friends of AZ PBS | Phoenix, AZ | support of public television programming | $1,500 |
| Honor Health Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | support for medical care | $1,000 |
| Phoenix Theatre Company | Phoenix, AZ | support of local theater | $250 |
| Ballet Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | support of dance programming | $225 |
| Arizona Food Bank Network | Phoenix, AZ | General support for hunger prevention | $225 |
| Anti-Defamation League | New York, NY | support for combatting extremism | $200 |
| Hillel International | Washington, DC | support for students on college campuses | $200 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | General support for humanitarian aid | $100 |
The return also lists 17 grants to individuals ($37,700). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $69,400 | 27 |
| 2024 | $39,675 | 23 |
| 2023 | $36,075 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640919349100514
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-6981976
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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