Alvin Sherman Family Foundation
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.
Alvin Sherman Family Foundation at a glance
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.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,196,000
- -41.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +44.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $168,923
- -59.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $61,938,269
- +19.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Alvin Sherman Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9111 Nw 13Th Street, Plantation, FL 33322
Phone: (954) 378-9981
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Alvin Sherman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
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
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 35 (31%).
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
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $250K (2020) to $3.7M (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Fund Inc Wilton Manners, FL | To Futher the Organization Charitable Purpose | $750,000 |
| Vineyard Theater New York, NY | To Futher the Organization Charitable Purpose | $450,000 |
| Lambda Legal New York, NY | To Futher the Organization Charitable Purpose | $285,000 |
| Sage New York, NY | To Futher the Organization Charitable Purpose | $200,000 |
| North Central College Naperville, IL | To Futher the Organization Charitable Purpose | $150,000 |
| American Repertory Theater Cambridge, MA | To Futher the Organization Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| Geffen Playhouse Los Angeles, CA | To Futher the Organization Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| Film Independent Los Angeles, CA | To Futher the Organization Charitable Purpose | $55,000 |
| MCC Theater New York, NY | To Futher the Organization Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Fountain Theater Los Angeles, CA | To Futher the Organization Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61,938,269 | $13,582,070 | $3,349,876 | $2,196,000 | 13 | $2,196,000 | $5,246,086 | $2,825,839 |
| 2023 | $51,649,792 | $5,339,770 | $4,579,819 | $3,744,140 | 9 | $3,744,140 | $803,381 | $2,456,849 |
| 2022 | $50,897,269 | $1,609,007 | $1,583,528 | $785,000 | 9 | $785,000 | $436,501 | $2,443,360 |
| 2021 | $50,865,442 | $44,979,039 | $973,702 | $417,000 | 3 | $417,000 | $598,346 | $2,387,616 |
| 2020 | $6,859,666 | $-56,896 | $863,883 | $250,000 | 1 | — | $69,660 | $362,017 |
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.
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.
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $350K, to Jayne Sherman (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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