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SHERMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $19M in total grants paid to 89 grantees in filing year 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

CENTER FOR URBAN FAMILIES INC
BALTIMORE, MD
$3.6M
5%
Teach for America Inc
New York, NY
$2.6M
3%

The Family Tree Inc
Baltimore, MD
$2.4M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
118
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$40K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 171 grantees
- 7 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
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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 $20 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.
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