Saul & Devorah Sherman Fund

EIN 36-6059502 · NY

Invitation only Typical grant ~$2.5K Funds in IL, CA, DC +3
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Saul & Devorah Sherman Fund based in NY paid 19 grants totaling $93.9K to 19 organizations across 6 states. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $18.1K, with a median of $2.5K. Its largest recipients included NEAR NORTH MONTESSORI, HOPEWELL FUND, and THE TREVOR PROJECT. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$247,151
Giving (latest yr)
$93,862
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
19
Median grant
$2.5K
Recipients
19
States reached
6
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Near North Montessori$18,129
  • Hopewell Fund$18,000
  • The Trevor Project$18,000
  • Southampton Hospital Foundation$9,885
  • MT Washington Pediatric Hospital$7,255

Where grants went

  • Illinois$27,372 · 5 grants
  • California$23,000 · 2 grants
  • District of Columbia$18,100 · 2 grants
  • New York$18,035 · 8 grants
  • Maryland$7,255 · 1 grant
  • Texas$100 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (19)

Near North Montessori
Chicago, IL
Unrestricted
$18,129
Hopewell Fund
Washington, DC
Unrestricted
$18,000
The Trevor Project
West Hollywood, CA
Unrestricted
$18,000
Southampton Hospital Foundation
Southampton, NY
Unrestricted
$9,885
MT Washington Pediatric Hospital
Baltimore, MD
Unrestricted
$7,255
Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rts
Los Angeles, CA
Unrestricted
$5,000
Lawndale Christian Legal Center
Chicago, IL
Unrestricted
$5,000
Friends of United Hatzalah
New York, NY
Unrestricted
$2,860
Nourishing Hope
Chicago, IL
Unrestricted
$2,625
Magen David Adom
New York, NY
Unrestricted
$2,500
Mishkan Chicago
Chicago, IL
Unrestricted
$1,258
Temple Adas Israel
Sag Harbor, NY
Unrestricted
$1,125

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Saul & Devorah Sherman Fund does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Saul & Devorah Sherman Fund reported 19 itemized grants totaling $93.9K. Individual grants ranged from $100 to $18.1K (median $2.5K).

Recent recipients include NEAR NORTH MONTESSORI, HOPEWELL FUND, THE TREVOR PROJECT, among 19 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Saul & Devorah Sherman Fund is a private foundation based in New York, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Saul & Devorah Sherman Fund gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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