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Sherman Family Foundation

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Grantmaking Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$2.77M (2023)

Expenses
$5.94M (2023)

Total Assets
$39M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$2,769,846
Expenses
$5,944,440
Net Income
-$3,174,594
Net Assets
$39,005,248
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,001,369
36.2%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $1,045,348
37.7%
Sales of Assets $723,129
26.1%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $5,686,063
95.7%
Compensation of Officers* $174,500
2.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $39,005,248
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $39,005,248
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Joseph Allen (Vice President Of Programs) $137,000 $28,106
Elizabeth Allen (Program Officer) $37,500 $27,115
John Sherman (Foundation Manager) $0 $0
Mary Sherman (President Foundation Manager) $0 $0
Amy Donnelly (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$14,481,973
Expenses
$6,242,875
Net Income
$8,239,098
Net Assets
$41,548,194
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $12,020,236
83.0%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $751,498
5.2%
Sales of Assets $1,710,239
11.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $5,962,709
95.5%
Compensation of Officers* $187,918
3.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $41,548,194
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $41,548,194
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Joseph Allen (Vice President Of Programs) $150,583 $30,426
Elizabeth Allen (Program Officer) $37,335 $28,118
John Sherman (Foundation Manager) $0 $0
Mary Sherman (President Foundation Manager) $0 $0
Amy Donnelly (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$5,674,676
Expenses
$6,239,111
Net Income
-$564,435
Net Assets
$33,123,427
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $802,173
14.1%
Sales of Assets $4,872,503
85.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $5,960,845
95.5%
Compensation of Officers* $166,000
2.7%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $33,124,617
Total Liabilities $1,190
Net Assets $33,123,427
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Joseph Allen (Vice President Of Programs) $130,000 $28,817
Elizabeth Allen (Program Officer) $36,000 $26,239
John Sherman (Foundation Manager) $0 $0
Mary Sherman (President Foundation Manager) $0 $0
Amy Donnelly (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$3,888,169
Expenses
$5,433,454
Net Income
-$1,545,285
Net Assets
$34,481,921
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $754,421
19.4%
Sales of Assets $3,133,748
80.6%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $5,211,854
95.9%
Compensation of Officers* $166,000
3.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $34,482,696
Total Liabilities $775
Net Assets $34,481,921
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Joseph Allen (Vice President Of Programs) $130,000 $12,001
Elizabeth Allen (Program Officer) $36,000 $0
John Sherman (Foundation Manager) $0 $0
Mary Sherman (President Foundation Manager) $0 $0
Amy Donnelly (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$8,456,173
Expenses
$4,675,328
Net Income
$3,780,845
Net Assets
$38,505,237
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $6,033,825
71.4%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $850,418
10.1%
Sales of Assets $1,571,930
18.6%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $4,449,560
95.2%
Compensation of Officers* $154,308
3.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $38,508,993
Total Liabilities $3,756
Net Assets $38,505,237
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Joseph Allen (Vice President Of Programs) $120,833 $0
Elizabeth Allen (Program Officer) $33,475 $0
John Sherman (Foundation Manager) $0 $0
Mary Sherman (President Foundation Manager) $0 $0
Amy Donnelly (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$5,554,861
Expenses
$4,421,693
Net Income
$1,133,168
Net Assets
$35,670,289
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $1,961,771
35.3%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $808,586
14.6%
Sales of Assets $2,783,211
50.1%
Other Income $1,293
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $4,206,269
95.1%
Compensation of Officers* $140,833
3.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $35,674,515
Total Liabilities $4,226
Net Assets $35,670,289
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Joseph Allen (Foundation Manager) $108,333 $0
Elizabeth Allen (Program Officer) $32,500 $0
John Sherman (Director) $0 $0
Mary Sherman (Director) $0 $0
Amy Donnelly (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$6,951,642
Expenses
$3,805,135
Net Income
$3,146,507
Net Assets
$36,562,537
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $4,020,253
57.8%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $710,889
10.2%
Sales of Assets $2,220,500
31.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $3,622,466
95.2%
Compensation of Officers* $124,000
3.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $36,572,124
Total Liabilities $9,587
Net Assets $36,562,537
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Joseph Allen (Foundation Manager) $100,000 $0
Elizabeth Allen (Program Officer) $24,000 $0
John Sherman (Director) $0 $0
Mary Sherman (Director) $0 $0
Amy Donnelly (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$11,553,001
Expenses
$2,393,088
Net Income
$9,159,913
Net Assets
$34,720,155
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $10,000,000
86.6%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $547,985
4.7%
Sales of Assets $1,005,016
8.7%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,243,130
93.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $34,723,621
Total Liabilities $3,466
Net Assets $34,720,155
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Joseph Allen (Foundation Manager) $88,366 $0
John Sherman (Director) $0 $0
Mary Sherman (Director) $0 $0
Amy Donnelly (Director) $0 $0
Beth Allen (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$4,235,444
Expenses
$1,992,262
Net Income
$2,243,182
Net Assets
$26,535,183
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $2,006,593
47.4%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $481,536
11.4%
Sales of Assets $1,747,315
41.3%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,817,295
91.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $26,539,586
Total Liabilities $4,403
Net Assets $26,535,183
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Sherman (Director) $0 $0
Mary Sherman (Director) $0 $0
Amy Van Houten (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$11,645,309
Expenses
$1,025,039
Net Income
$10,620,270
Net Assets
$25,214,214
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $9,878,447
84.8%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $387,548
3.3%
Sales of Assets $1,379,314
11.8%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $933,334
91.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $25,214,214
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $25,214,214
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Sherman (Director) $0 $0
Mary Sherman (Director) $0 $0
Amy Van Houten (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$10,398,295
Expenses
$501,182
Net Income
$9,897,113
Net Assets
$15,356,958
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $9,967,679
95.9%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $157,268
1.5%
Sales of Assets $273,348
2.6%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $458,333
91.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $15,356,958
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $15,356,958
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
John Sherman (Director) $0 $0
Mary Sherman (Director) $0 $0
Amy Van Houten (Director) $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$264,162
Expenses
$950,499
Net Income
-$686,337
Net Assets
$5,459,844
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $2,021
0.8%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $173,503
65.7%
Sales of Assets $88,638
33.6%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $908,333
95.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,459,845
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $5,459,844

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$204,551
Expenses
$692,838
Net Income
-$488,287
Net Assets
$6,146,181
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $2,174
1.1%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $232,445
> 100%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $164
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $650,000
93.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,146,182
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $6,146,181

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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