Alvin Sherman Family Foundation
The Alvin Sherman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Plantation, Florida. Established in 1993, the foundation operates with a staff of two employees and focuses on charitable grantmaking and income generation for philanthropic purposes.
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
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated program areas include:
- Locating and supporting qualified tax-exempt organizations to further their charitable purposes
- Generating income to be used for charitable purposes
The foundation's grantmaking priorities span Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services, with particular activity in New York, California, and Massachusetts.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 11 grants in 2024, with additional grants to organizations beyond those listed above.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, California, and Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $61,938,269
- Total revenue: $13,582,070
- Total expenses: $3,349,876
- Number of employees: 2
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $51,600,000
- Total revenue: $5,340,000
- Total expenses: $4,580,000
- Total liabilities: $6,240
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAYNE SHERMAN | TRUSTEE | 8 | $350,000 |
| LANNY KALIK | MANAGEMENT ADVISOR | 5 | $345,000 |
Contact Information
Address: 9111 NW 13th St, Plantation, FL 33322-4905
Telephone: 954-378-9981
EIN: 65-0419459
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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