The Sherman Foundation
Invitation OnlyHouston, Texas · EIN 91-2136222 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$575K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$8,550
Total assets$2.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,200 and $55,353.
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
20% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Methodist Hospital Foundation | Houston, TX | Charity | $400,000 |
| Restore Texas Ministries | Huntsville, TX | Charity | $75,000 |
| Bernardo Volunteer Fire | Cat Spring, TX | Charity | $55,353 |
| Columbia Hill Cemetery Assoc | Columbia, LA | Charity | $10,000 |
| St Mark Lutheran | Houston, TX | Charity | $10,000 |
| University of NC Greensboro (In Kind) | Greensboro, NC | Charity | $8,550 |
| Ccfa | Columbus, TX | Charity | $7,500 |
| Columbus Comm Hospital | Columbus, TX | Charity | $6,200 |
| Salvation Army Columbus Co | Safford, TX | Charity | $1,000 |
| St Roch Church | Alleyton, TX | Charity | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $574,603 | 10 |
| 2023 | $668,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542879349100414
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-2136222
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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