THE SHERWOOD FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Sherwood Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $296.3M in total grants paid to 406 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala’s Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BUFFETT EARLY CHILDHOOD FUND
Omaha, NE
$347M
16%
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA FOUNDATION
LINCOLN, NE
$205.8M
9%
OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
OMAHA, NE
$73M
3%
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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
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- 652 grantees
- 25 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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.