The M D SHERRILL Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 31-1607491 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$106K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$1.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $15,000.
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
81% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 East 69th St Conservancy | New York, NY | Historical Preservation | $34,000 |
| Palm Beach Preservation Fund | Palm Beach, FL | Historical | $30,000 |
| Florence Griswold Museum | Old Lyme, CT | Historical | $15,000 |
| New England Historical Society | Boston, MA | Historical | $11,000 |
| Society of Cincinnati Nh | Washington, DC | Historical | $5,000 |
| Battery Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Educational | $4,000 |
| Jamestown Society | Williamsburg, VA | Historical | $2,500 |
| New Criterion NonProfit | Pine Valley, CA | Educational | $2,000 |
| Manhattan Institute | New York, NY | Research | $1,000 |
| CATO Institute | Washington, DC | Democracy | $1,000 |
| Colonial Order of the Acorn | Greenwich, CT | Historical | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $106,500 | 11 |
| 2024 | $35,000 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611619349100101
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1607491
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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