Michael T Sherman Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 27-3842131
Foundation Overview
Based in Boston, MA, Michael T Sherman Foundation has awarded 177 grants totaling $1,666,307 to organizations in New York, Massachusetts and 12 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $1,250 to $37,500, with a median award of $8,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
6 of 25 recipients (24%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
60% of grants are awarded in Massachusetts, with additional funding distributed across 13 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Massachusetts, funding concentrates in Boston (73%), Watertown (7%), East Bridgewater (5%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 200% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (71%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Michael T Sherman Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspca | $16,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Boston Higher Education Resource Center | $12,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Camfed Usa Foundation | $12,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Community Workshops Inc | $12,000 | Boston, MA, US | Communityworks Services | 2023 |
| Compass Working Capital | $12,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Educated Canines Assisting With Disabilities | $2,500 | Winsted, CT, US | Gift In Honor Of Meghan Sandelli | 2023 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fund | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Franciscan Hospital For Children Inc | $16,000 | Brighton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Friends Of Project Renew | $6,000 | Mclean, VA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity International Inc | $16,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Himalayan Cataract Project Inc | $12,000 | Waterbury, VT, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | $16,000 | Boston, MA, US | Home Base Program | 2023 |
| Mines Advisory Group America Inc | $6,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Onegoal Massachusetts | $12,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Partners In Health | $8,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Peacetrees Vietnam | $6,000 | Seattle, WA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Perkins School For The Blind | $24,000 | Watertown, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Project Medishare For Haiti | $8,000 | Miami, FL, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Project Step Inc | $1,500 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Resilient Coders Inc | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| School On Wheels Of Massachusetts Inc | $12,000 | East Bridgewater, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $20,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Teach For America Inc | $12,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | $16,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Year Up Inc | $12,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2023 |
| Aspca | $14,220 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Boston Higher Education Resource Center | $10,665 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Camfed Usa Foundation | $10,665 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Community Workshops Inc | $10,665 | Boston, MA, US | Community Work Services | 2022 |
| Compass Working Capital | $10,665 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fund | $17,775 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Franciscan Children's | $20,000 | Brighton, MA, US | Boston Wiffleball Challenge | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $14,220 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Himalayan Cataract Project Inc | $10,665 | Waterbury, VT, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | $17,775 | Boston, MA, US | Home Base Program | 2022 |
| Onegoal Massachusetts | $10,665 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Partners In Health | $7,110 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Perkins School For The Blind | $21,330 | Watertown, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Project Medishare For Haiti | $7,110 | Miami, FL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Project Step Inc | $1,778 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Resilient Coders Inc | $8,887 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| School On Wheels Of Massachusetts Inc | $10,665 | East Bridgewater, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $17,775 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corp | $14,220 | Charlestown, MA, US | The Travis Roy Center | 2022 |
| Teach For America Inc | $10,665 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | $14,220 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Year Up Inc | $14,220 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Aspca | $14,220 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Boston Higher Education Resource Center | $10,665 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Camfed Usa Foundation | $10,665 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Community Workshops Inc | $10,665 | Boston, MA, US | Community Work Services | 2022 |
| Compass Working Capital | $10,665 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fund | $17,775 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Franciscan Children's | $20,000 | Brighton, MA, US | Boston Wiffleball Challenge | 2022 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $14,220 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Himalayan Cataract Project Inc | $10,665 | Waterbury, VT, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | $17,775 | Boston, MA, US | Home Base Program | 2022 |
| Onegoal Massachusetts | $10,665 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Partners In Health | $7,110 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Perkins School For The Blind | $21,330 | Watertown, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Project Medishare For Haiti | $7,110 | Miami, FL, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Project Step Inc | $1,778 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Resilient Coders Inc | $8,887 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| School On Wheels Of Massachusetts Inc | $10,665 | East Bridgewater, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $17,775 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corp | $14,220 | Charlestown, MA, US | The Travis Roy Center | 2022 |
| Teach For America Inc | $10,665 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | $14,220 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Year Up Inc | $14,220 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2022 |
| Aspca | $11,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Boston Higher Education Resource Center | $7,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Camfed Usa Foundation | $7,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Center For Citizen Leadership Dba The Mission Continues | $14,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Community Workshops Inc | $7,000 | Boston, MA, US | Community Work Services | 2021 |
| Compass Working Capital | $7,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fund | $14,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank Inc | $16,500 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $11,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Himalayan Cataract Project Inc | $7,000 | Waterbury, VT, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | $14,000 | Boston, MA, US | Home Base Program | 2021 |
| Neads | $14,000 | Princeton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Onegoal Massachusetts | $7,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Perkins School For The Blind | $14,000 | Watertown, MA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Project Step Inc | $1,500 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Resilient Coders Inc | $7,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| School On Wheels Of Massachusetts Inc | $7,000 | East Bridgewater, MA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $14,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Teach For America Inc | $7,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Travis Roy Foundation | $20,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Vietnam Veterans Workshop Inc | $14,000 | Boston, MA, US | New England Center Home For Veterans | 2021 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | $11,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| Year Up Inc | $11,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2021 |
| American Cancer Society | $12,500 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Hope Lodge Of Central Pa | 2020 |
| Aspca | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Boston Higher Education Resource Center | $6,250 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Camfed Usa Foundation | $6,250 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Center For Citizen Leadership Dba The Mission Continues | $12,500 | St Louis, MO, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Community Workshops Inc | $6,250 | Boston, MA, US | Community Work Services | 2020 |
| Compass Working Capital | $6,250 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fund | $12,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank Inc | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity International | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Himalayan Cataract Project Inc | $6,250 | Waterbury, VT, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | $12,500 | Boston, MA, US | Home Base Program | 2020 |
| Neads | $12,500 | Princeton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Onegoal Massachusetts | $6,250 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Perkins School For The Blind | $12,500 | Watertown, MA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Project Step Inc | $1,250 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Resilient Coders Inc | $6,250 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| School On Wheels Of Massachusetts Inc | $6,250 | East Bridgewater, MA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $12,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Teach For America Inc | $6,250 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Travis Roy Foundation | $37,500 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Vietnam Veterans Workshop Inc | $12,500 | Boston, MA, US | New England Center Home For Veterans | 2020 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| Year Up Inc | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2020 |
| American Cancer Society | $5,500 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Hope Lodge | 2018 |
| Aspca | $4,400 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Center For Citizen Leadership Dba The Mission Continues | $5,500 | St Louis, MO, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Essex County Community Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Danvers, MA, US | Colleen E Ritzer Memorial Scholarship Fund | 2018 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fund | $5,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank Inc | $5,500 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Konbit Sante Cap-haitien Health Partners | $3,000 | Portland, ME, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | $5,500 | Boston, MA, US | Red Sox Foundation & Mgh Home Base Program | 2018 |
| Neads | $5,500 | Princeton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Perkins School For The Blind | $5,737 | Watertown, MA, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Phoenix Childrens Hospital Foundation | $4,400 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Project Step Inc | $4,400 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $5,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Teach For America Inc | $2,750 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| The Parish Of The Epiphany For The Haiti Mission | $4,400 | Winchester, MA, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Travis Roy Foundation | $16,500 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| United Way Of Massachusetts Bay Inc | $8,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Vietnam Veterans Workshop Inc | $5,500 | Boston, MA, US | New England Center Home For Veterans | 2018 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | $4,400 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| Year Up Inc | $4,400 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2018 |
| American Cancer Society | $5,500 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | Hope Lodge | 2017 |
| Aspca | $4,400 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Center For Citizen Leadership Dba The Mission Continues | $5,500 | St Louis, MO, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Essex County Community Foundation Inc | $4,400 | Danvers, MA, US | Colleen E Ritzer Memorial Scholarship Fund | 2017 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fund | $5,500 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Greater Boston Food Bank Inc | $5,500 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Konbit Sante Cap-haitien Health Partners | $2,750 | Portland, ME, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | $5,500 | Boston, MA, US | Red Sox Foundation & Mgh Home Base Program | 2017 |
| Neads | $5,500 | Princeton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Perkins School For The Blind | $5,500 | Watertown, MA, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Phoenix Childrens Hospital Foundation | $5,500 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Project Step Inc | $4,400 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $5,500 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Teach For America Inc | $2,750 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| The Parish Of The Epiphany For The Haiti Mission | $4,400 | Winchester, MA, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Travis Roy Foundation | $16,500 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| United Way Of Massachusetts Bay And Merrimack Valley | $7,700 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Vietnam Veterans Workshop Inc | $5,500 | Boston, MA, US | New England Center Home For Veterans | 2017 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | $3,300 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| Year Up Inc | $4,400 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2017 |
| American Cancer Society | $5,000 | Oklahoma City, OK, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Aspca | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Center For Citizen Leadership Dba The Mission Continues | $4,000 | St Louis, MO, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Essex County Community Foundation Inc | $2,500 | Danvers, MA, US | Colleen E Ritzer Memorial Scholarship Fund | 2016 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Support Fund | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Konbit Sante Cap-haitien Health Partners | $2,500 | Portland, ME, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Red Sox Foundation & Mgh Home Base Program | 2016 |
| Neads | $5,000 | Princeton, MA, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Perkins School For The Blind | $5,000 | Watertown, MA, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Phoenix Childrens Hospital Foundation | $5,000 | Phoenix, AZ, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Project Step Inc | $4,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | $5,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Smile Train Inc | $4,000 | New York, NY, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Teach For America Inc | $2,500 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank Inc | $4,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| The Parish Of The Epiphany For The Haiti Mission | $4,000 | Winchester, MA, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Travis Roy Foundation | $15,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| United Way Of Massachusetts Bay And Merrimack Valley | $7,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Vietnam Veterans Workshop Inc | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | $2,500 | Washington, DC, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
| Year Up Inc | $4,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Purpose | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 27-3842131 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 961209 Boston, MA 02196-1209 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Michael T Sherman Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Arthur B Page |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Nancy B Gardiner |
| Trustee | Michael T Sherman |
| Trustee | Mark Mccloskey |
| Trustee | Lee Bodock |
Forms 990-PF
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