The Sherman Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySouthfield, Michigan · EIN 38-3505951 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$278K
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$12.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $8,167.
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
53% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit | Bloomfield Hills, MI | Annual campaign, challenge | $55,000 |
| American Israel Education Foundation | Washington, DC | Education | $50,000 |
| Hillel Day School of Metro Detroit | Farmington Hills, MI | Youth | $33,500 |
| Brilliant Detroit | Detroit, MI | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Israel Guide Dog Center | Warrington, PA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Rancho Mirage Writers Festival | Rancho Mirage, CA | Religious | $10,000 |
| University of Michigan Hillel | Ann Arbor, MI | Education | $10,000 |
| Palm Springs Friends of Philharmonic | Palm Desert, CA | Music | $8,167 |
| Desert Community Foundation | Palm Desert, CA | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Eisenhower Health Foundation | Rancho Mirage, CA | Health care | $6,000 |
| American Friends of Orr Shalom | Washington, DC | Religious | $5,000 |
| Clal National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership | New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah Inc | New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Center for Jewish Culture and Creativity | New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Yeshiva Beth Yehuda | Southfield, MI | Education | $5,000 |
| Zekelman Holocaust Memorial Center | Farmington Hills, MI | Religious | $5,000 |
| Jewish Colorado | Denver, CO | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Jarc | Farmington Hills, MI | Disability | $4,000 |
| American Friends of Israel | New York, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Farber Hebrew Day School | Southfield, MI | Education | $2,500 |
| Mccallum Theatre | Palm Desert, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Moishe House | Charlotte, NC | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Yad Ezra | Berkley, MI | Food bank | $2,500 |
| Jewish Community Center | West Bloomfield, MI | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Jewish Federation of the Desert | Rancho Mirage, CA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic | Pontiac, MI | Health care | $1,000 |
| Mental Illness Research Association | Bloomfield Hills, MI | Assistance for people with special needs | $1,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women | Southfield, MI | Charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $277,667 | 28 |
| 2023 | $456,460 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513019349101561
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3505951
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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