The Stephen and Barbara Sherwin Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyFort Collins, Colorado · EIN 52-1655939 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$23K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$420K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
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
80% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| North County Food Bank | Wheeler, OR | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Sandra Shappell Teacher at Colorado Early College | Fort Collins, CO | Education | $2,500 |
| Project Say Something | Florence, AL | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Granite Education Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | Annual campaign-food assistance | $2,000 |
| So Others Might Eat | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Rocio Barragan Artist | Nehalem, OR | The arts | $1,000 |
| Colorado Public Radio | Centennial, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Girl Scouts Heart of Hudson | Montgomery, NY | Fund her success | $1,000 |
| The Colorado State University Foundation | Fort Collins, CO | Formula sae infastructure internal combustion | $1,000 |
| Lyris Hung Artist | Sunnyside, NY | The arts | $1,000 |
| Jeff Fielder Artist | Seattle, WA | The arts | $1,000 |
| Raptors of the Rockies | Florence, MT | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Utah Food Bank | Salt Lake City, UT | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Long Island University | Brookville, NY | Unrestricted | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $22,600 | 15 |
| 2023 | $22,000 | 12 |
| 2022 | $19,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640359349100204
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1655939
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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