Vntc Cottee Alvin Sherman Fam Foundation
Invitation OnlyPlantation, Florida · EIN 65-0419459 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.2M
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$100,000
Total assets$63.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $200,000.
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
92% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our Fund Inc | Wilton Manners, FL | To futher the organization charitable purpose | $750,000 |
| Vineyard Theater | New York, NY | To futher the organization charitable purpose | $450,000 |
| Lambda Legal | New York, NY | To futher the organization charitable purpose | $285,000 |
| Sage | New York, NY | To futher the organization charitable purpose | $200,000 |
| North Central College | Naperville, IL | To futher the organization charitable purpose | $150,000 |
| American Repertory Theater | Cambridge, MA | To futher the organization charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Geffen Playhouse | Los Angeles, CA | To futher the organization charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| Film Independent | Los Angeles, CA | To futher the organization charitable purpose | $55,000 |
| Mcc Theater | New York, NY | To futher the organization charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Fountain Theater | Los Angeles, CA | To futher the organization charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Ellen Hermanson Foundation | E Hampton, NY | To futher the organization charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Catticus Corp | Berkeley, CA | To futher the organization charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Elemyouth in Distress in Isreal | New York, NY | To futher the organization charitable purpose | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,196,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $3,744,140 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502199349100615
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-0419459
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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