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THE SHERWOOD FOUNDATION

THE SHERWOOD FOUNDATION

OMAHA, NE, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
47-0824755
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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THE SHERWOOD FOUNDATION

OMAHA, NE, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
47-0824755
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1999

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Sherwood Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2024, the foundation disbursed a total of $256.1 million across 652 grantees, primarily focusing on Nebraska, Iowa, and Washington, D.C. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$256.1M

2024
Grantees funded
652
Multi-year grantees
68%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

830

Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$60K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
S
Susan a Buffett
Board Member
E
Emily Greenberg
Board Member
M
Michael Greenberg
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SHERWOOD FOUNDATION?
No. THE SHERWOOD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SHERWOOD FOUNDATION give?
THE SHERWOOD FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Nebraska, Iowa, and District Of Columbia. 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 SHERWOOD FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SHERWOOD FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SHERWOOD FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE SHERWOOD FOUNDATION awarded about 830 grants, totaling nearly $256.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SHERWOOD FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE SHERWOOD FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 650 grantees. Recent grantees include BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND, UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION , and OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SHERWOOD FOUNDATION?
THE SHERWOOD FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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