THE SHERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MARY N SHERMAN
Mission Woods, KS, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
20-5667031
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Sherman Family Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization led by Mary N. Sherman, focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In the 2024 filing year, the foundation distributed a total of $5.5 million across 150 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CRISTO REY KANSAS CITY SISTERS OF CHARI TY OF LEAVENWORTH HIGH SCHOOL
$3.7M
9%
UMKC FOUNDATION
$2.4M
6%
OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH INC
$2M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
116
Median 1st year grant
$15.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SHERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MARY N SHERMAN?
No. THE SHERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MARY N SHERMAN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SHERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MARY N SHERMAN give?
THE SHERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MARY N SHERMAN primarily gives to organizations located in Missouri, Kansas, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE SHERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MARY N SHERMAN’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SHERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MARY N SHERMAN fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $16 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SHERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MARY N SHERMAN make each year?
In 2024, THE SHERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MARY N SHERMAN awarded about 120 grants, totaling nearly $5.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SHERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MARY N SHERMAN fund recently?
In 2024, THE SHERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MARY N SHERMAN awarded grants to about 150 grantees. Recent grantees include CRISTO REY KANSAS CITY SISTERS OF CHARI TY OF LEAVENWORTH HIGH SCHOOL, UMKC FOUNDATION, and OPERATION BREAKTHROUGH INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SHERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MARY N SHERMAN?
THE SHERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O MARY N SHERMAN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.