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Est.

1972

Fiscal Year Start

Sep 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

Sherwood & Myrtie Foster's Home for Children is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking within the nonprofit sector, having paid out a total of $8.4 million in grants in 2025 to a single grantee. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with this organization can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE AND FOSTER CARE CHILD PLACEMENT
Total Funding Given
$8.4M
2025
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$502K
Median 2nd year grant
$393.6K
D
Doug Young
Board Member
H
Harriett Frazier
Board Member
A
Ashley Hall
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SHERWOOD & MYRTIE FOSTER'S HOME FOR CHILDREN?
No. SHERWOOD & MYRTIE FOSTER'S HOME FOR CHILDREN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SHERWOOD & MYRTIE FOSTER'S HOME FOR CHILDREN give?
SHERWOOD & MYRTIE FOSTER'S HOME FOR CHILDREN primarily gives to organizations located in Texas. 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 SHERWOOD & MYRTIE FOSTER'S HOME FOR CHILDREN’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SHERWOOD & MYRTIE FOSTER'S HOME FOR CHILDREN fall in the $5 million to $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $502 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SHERWOOD & MYRTIE FOSTER'S HOME FOR CHILDREN make each year?
In 2025, SHERWOOD & MYRTIE FOSTER'S HOME FOR CHILDREN awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $8.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SHERWOOD & MYRTIE FOSTER'S HOME FOR CHILDREN fund recently?
In 2025, SHERWOOD & MYRTIE FOSTER'S HOME FOR CHILDREN awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include FOSTER'S HOME FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SHERWOOD & MYRTIE FOSTER'S HOME FOR CHILDREN?
SHERWOOD & MYRTIE FOSTER'S HOME FOR CHILDREN does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.