The Sherman Family Foundation
Historical FunderScarborough, Maine · EIN 01-0530498 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | BEVERLY M SHERMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 15 PIPER ROAD UNIT J106, SCARBOROUGH ME 04074 |
| Phone | 2072198861 |
| Form and materials | REQUEST IN LETTER |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS |
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
0% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Me | Portland, ME | General annual appeal | $10,000 |
| Friends of Portland Adult Education | Portland, ME | General | $10,000 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | Auburn, ME | General | $10,000 |
| Gulf of Maine Research Institute | Portland, ME | General | $10,000 |
| Preble Street | Portland, ME | General | $10,000 |
| Wayside Food Program | Portland, ME | General | $10,000 |
| Campfire Institue | Westbrook, ME | General | $5,000 |
| My Place Teen Center | Westbrook, ME | General | $3,000 |
| The Telling Room | Portland, ME | General | $3,000 |
| Camp Sunshine | Casco, ME | General | $2,500 |
| South Portland Food Cupboard | South Portland, ME | General | $2,500 |
| Strive | South Portland, ME | General | $2,500 |
| Sweetser | Saco, ME | General | $2,500 |
| I'm Your Neighbor Books | Portland, ME | General | $1,000 |
| Opportunity Alliance | South Portland, ME | General | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Portland, ME | General | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $84,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $86,500 | 18 |
| 2023 | $78,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611359349100131
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 01-0530498
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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