The Sharon A Fordham Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 20-0983799 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$387K
Organizations funded46
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Guild International Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, TN | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Associati | Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Cedar Knolls, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| American Institute for Cancer Research | Arlington, VA | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Cornell University | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trus | Erlanger, KY | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Saint Peters University Hospital | New Brunswick, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Special Operations Warrior Foundation | Tampa, FL | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The Rwj University Hospital Foundation Inc | New Brunswick, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Catholic Charities USA | Alexandria, VA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Macular Degeneration Research | Clarksburg, MD | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Operation Smile Inc | Topeka, KS | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Carnegie Hall Corporation | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Institute for Children With Cancer and Blood D | New Brunswick, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Wwp Inc - Wounded Warrior Project Inc | Topeka, KS | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Leukemia Research Foundation Inc | Northfield, IL | General & Unrestricted | $9,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Boone, IA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Arthritis Research Institute of America Inc | Clearwater, FL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Children of Fallen Soldiers Relief Fund Inc | Sarasota, FL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation | Albany, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Friends for Health in Haiti Inc | Cedarburg, WI | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Nashville, TN | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Help Hospitalized Veterans | Winchester, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| International Fellowship of Christians & Jews | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Judicial Watch Inc | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Knights of Columbus Charities Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mercy Ships International | Lindale, TX | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Our Military Kids Inc | Oakton, VA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Project Veritas | Orlando, FL | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| S a V E - a Friend to Homeless Animals Inc | Skillman, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The New York Glaucoma Research Institute | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| United Service Organizations Inc | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation | Kansas City, MO | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Vietnam Veterans Legacy Foundation Inc | Rochester, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund Inc | Arlington, VA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Young Concert Artists Inc | New York, NY | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Hillsborough Emergency Medical Services Corp | Neshanic Sta, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation of New Jersey | Monroe Township, NJ | General & Unrestricted | $2,025 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $387,025 | 46 |
| 2024 | Unknown | 0 |
| 2023 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622309349100777
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0983799
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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