Alvin Sherman Family Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Plantation, FL EIN: 65-0419459

The Alvin Sherman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Plantation, Florida. It locates qualified tax-exempt organizations and donates to further their tax-exempt purposes.

Key facts about Alvin Sherman Family Foundation

In short: Alvin Sherman Family Foundation gave $2.2M across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $169K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
65-0419459
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$2,196,000
Grants made (2024)
13
Average grant
$168,923
Median grant
$100,000
Total assets
$61,938,269
Primary geography
New York (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to apply
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$61.9M

+19.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$2.2M

-41.3% YoY

Grant Count

13

+44.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$169K

-59.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Alvin Sherman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.8M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How Alvin Sherman Family Foundation gives

  • 15% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
  • Giving grew 427% from 2021 to 2024. Method
  • In 2024 it paid out 78% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation states that its direct charitable activity is to locate qualified tax-exempt organizations and donate to further their tax-exempt purposes.

Its 2024 grantees included North Central College, whose mission is to prepare students to become curious, engaged, ethical, and purposeful citizens and leaders. Geffen Playhouse describes its work as providing theater productions and related programs to Los Angeles communities and UCLA students. Film Independent says it champions creative independence in visual storytelling and fosters inclusion.

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $2,196,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $750,000, with a median grant of $100,000. Its largest reported grants included $750,000 to Our Fund Inc. in Wilton Manors, Florida; $450,000 to Vineyard Theater in New York, New York; $285,000 to Lambda Legal in New York, New York; $200,000 to SAGE in New York, New York; and $150,000 to North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.

How to Apply

The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation’s 2024 grants went to recipients in New York, Florida, California, Illinois, and Massachusetts. The reported shares of grant dollars were New York 46%, Florida 34%, California 9%, Illinois 7%, and Massachusetts 5%.

Grant Distribution by State

9states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.

Cities

New YorkWilton MannersCoral GablesFt LauderdaleLos AngelesHollywoodBerkeleyCambridgeClevelandDavieE HamptonFairfieldMemphisNapervilleTampaTopeka

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$1M$2M$3M$4M1 grant2020 3 grants2021 9 grants2022 9 grants2023 13 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $250K (2020) to $3.7M (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $2.2M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Our Fund Inc: $750KOur Fund Inc$750KVineyard Theater: $450KVineyard Theater$450KLambda Legal: $285KLambda Legal$285KSage: $200KSage$200KNorth Central College: $150KNorth Central College$150KAmerican Repertory Theater: $100KAmerican Repertory Theater$100KGeffen Playhouse: $100KGeffen Playhouse$100KFilm Independent: $55KFilm Independent$55KMCC Theater: $50KMCC Theater$50KFountain Theater: $25KFountain Theater$25K

The largest 2024 recipient was Our Fund Inc ($750K). Together the top 10 received $2.2M.

Grant Size Distribution

35 grants across all recorded years

11<$50K8$50–100K7$100–250K6$250–500K2$500K–1M1$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 35 (31%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Our Fund Inc Wilton Manners, FLTo Futher the Organization Charitable Purpose$750,000
Vineyard Theater New York, NYTo Futher the Organization Charitable Purpose$450,000
Lambda Legal New York, NYTo Futher the Organization Charitable Purpose$285,000
Sage New York, NYTo Futher the Organization Charitable Purpose$200,000
North Central College Naperville, ILTo Futher the Organization Charitable Purpose$150,000
American Repertory Theater Cambridge, MATo Futher the Organization Charitable Purpose$100,000
Geffen Playhouse Los Angeles, CATo Futher the Organization Charitable Purpose$100,000
Film Independent Los Angeles, CATo Futher the Organization Charitable Purpose$55,000
MCC Theater New York, NYTo Futher the Organization Charitable Purpose$50,000
Fountain Theater Los Angeles, CATo Futher the Organization Charitable Purpose$25,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants Grant count
2024 $61,938,269 $13,582,070 $3,349,876 $2,196,000 13
2023 $51,649,792 $5,339,770 $4,579,819 $3,744,140 9
2022 $50,897,269 $1,609,007 $1,583,528 $785,000 9
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$20M$40M$60M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$61,938,269$51,649,792$50,897,269
Revenue$13,582,070$5,339,770$1,609,007
Expenses$3,349,876$4,579,819$1,583,528
Qualifying Distributions$2,196,000$3,744,140$785,000
Net Investment Income$5,246,086$803,381$436,501
Distributable Amount$2,825,839$2,456,849$2,443,360

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2024 filing lists Jayne Sherman as trustee and Lanny Kalik as management advisor.

Alvin Sherman Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Jayne Sherman

    Trustee

    Co-Trustee → Trustee, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    8 hrs/week

    $250K (2020) → $350K (2024)

  • Lanny Kalik

    Management Advisor

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    $231K (2020) → $345K (2024)

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Vanguard National Trust CO (2020) — Co-Trustee

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Jayne Sherman — Trustee: $350KJayne ShermanTrustee$350KLanny Kalik — Management Advisor: $345KLanny KalikManagement Advisor$345K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $350K, to Jayne Sherman (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Contact

Mailing address: 9111 Nw 13Th Street, Plantation, FL 33322
Phone: (954) 378-9981

Frequently asked questions about Alvin Sherman Family Foundation

How much does Alvin Sherman Family Foundation give each year?

Alvin Sherman Family Foundation gave $2.2M across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.7M across 9 grants.

What is Alvin Sherman Family Foundation's typical grant size?

Alvin Sherman Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $168,923, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does Alvin Sherman Family Foundation give grants?

Alvin Sherman Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (34%) and California (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).

Who are Alvin Sherman Family Foundation's largest grantees?

Alvin Sherman Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Our Fund Inc ($750,000), Vineyard Theater ($450,000) and Lambda Legal ($285,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Alvin Sherman Family Foundation?

Alvin Sherman Family Foundation reported $61.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.

What does Alvin Sherman Family Foundation fund?

The foundation states that its direct charitable activity is to locate qualified tax-exempt organizations and donate to further their tax-exempt purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Alvin Sherman Family Foundation?

The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

What is Alvin Sherman Family Foundation's EIN?

Alvin Sherman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0419459. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does Alvin Sherman Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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