Sherman Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMill Valley, California · EIN 94-3340809 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$25K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$3,000
Total assets$729K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
14% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extrafoodorg | Kentfield, CA | Community support | $7,000 |
| American Friends of the Ocean Cleanup Foundation | New York, NY | General purpose | $5,000 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Community support | $5,000 |
| Occidental Arts and Ecology Center | Occidental, CA | Community support | $3,000 |
| San Francisco Jazz Organization | San Francisco, CA | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Canal Alliance | San Rafael, CA | General purpose | $1,000 |
| San Francisco Food Bank | San Francisco, CA | Community support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $20,000 | 6 |
| 2022 | $25,960 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 2, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502459349100525
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3340809
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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