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The Sherman Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Maryland, New York, and Maine, having disbursed a total of $19 million across 168 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CENTER FOR URBAN FAMILIES INC
$3.6M
5%
Teach for America Inc
$2.6M
4%
The Family Tree Inc
$2.3M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
118
Median 1st year grant
$17.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$40K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SHERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. SHERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SHERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
SHERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Maryland, New York, and Maine. 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 SHERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SHERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $18 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SHERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SHERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 120 grants, totaling nearly $19 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SHERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SHERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 170 grantees. Recent grantees include CENTER FOR URBAN FAMILIES INC, Teach for America Inc, and The Family Tree Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SHERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION?
SHERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.