The Sherman Family Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyMt Pleasant, South Carolina · EIN 57-6100160 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$65K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$1.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 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
11% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cjf Israel Emergency Fund | Charleston, SC | Unrestricted program support | $7,500 |
| Lowcountry Food Bank | North Charleston, SC | Unrestricted program support | $7,500 |
| Synagogue Emanu-El | Charleston, SC | Unrestricted program support | $7,500 |
| The Sherman House | Charleston, SC | Unrestricted program support | $7,500 |
| Sc Aquarium Advancement Department | Charleston, SC | Unrestricted program support | $5,000 |
| Trident Literary Society | N Charleston, SC | Unrestricted program support | $5,000 |
| Green Wave Club Tulane | New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted program support | $3,000 |
| Cjf Kfp | Charleston, SC | Unrestricted program support | $2,500 |
| College of Charleston Athletic Fund | Charleston, SC | Unrestricted program support | $2,500 |
| Georgetown County Museum | Georgetown, SC | Unrestricted program support | $2,500 |
| Int'l African American Museum | Charleston, SC | Unrestricted program support | $2,500 |
| Meals on Wheel East Cooper | Mount Pleasant, SC | Unrestricted program support | $2,500 |
| Tulane University | New Orleans, LA | Unrestricted program support | $2,500 |
| Yaschik Arnold Jewish Studies College of Charleston | Charleston, SC | Unrestricted program support | $2,500 |
| Addlestone Hebrew Academy | Charleston, SC | Unrestricted program support | $1,500 |
| Chabad of Charleston | Mount Pleasant, SC | Unrestricted program support | $1,000 |
| Halos | North Charleston, SC | Unrestricted program support | $1,000 |
| Jewish Historical Society of Sc | Charleston, SC | Unrestricted program support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $70,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 27, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542399349100104
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 57-6100160
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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