Henry a Sherwin Fund a
Henry a Sherwin Fund a is a private foundation, based in Brooklyn, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $130K. Net investment income was $144K.
Henry a Sherwin Fund a at a glance
In short: Henry a Sherwin Fund a gave $130K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $26K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $130,480
- +11.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,096
- +11.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $32,620
- Total assets
- $2,390,071
- +0.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Henry a Sherwin Fund a funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Denison University ($33K). Together the top 5 received $130K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Henry a Sherwin Fund a gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $117K (2024) to $141K (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denison University Granville, OH | General Operating | $32,620 |
| YMCA of Greater Cleveland Cleveland, OH | Provide Educational, Health | $32,620 |
| National Board of Young Mens Chicago, IL | General Use for Promotion | $32,620 |
| Ministers & Missionaries Benefit New York, NY | Provide for Missionary Work | $16,310 |
| Young Womens Christian Association of CL Cleveland, OH | Provide Support for Local | $16,310 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,390,071 | $147,959 | $143,133 | $130,480 | 5 | $133,122 | $143,784 | $135,927 |
| 2024 | $2,385,245 | $232,653 | $129,839 | $116,731 | 5 | $120,803 | $224,186 | $125,521 |
| 2023 | $2,282,430 | $37,814 | $129,656 | $121,051 | 5 | $124,140 | $28,468 | $114,584 |
| 2022 | $2,374,273 | $-11,561 | $159,516 | $140,525 | 5 | $144,484 | $15,977 | $119,013 |
| 2021 | $2,545,350 | $321,649 | $145,484 | $123,948 | 5 | $129,944 | $307,561 | $137,867 |
| 2020 | $2,365,448 | $121,542 | $126,126 | $119,557 | 5 | — | $118,315 | $116,797 |
| 2019 | $2,370,030 | $194,043 | $139,723 | $122,709 | 5 | — | $183,751 | $115,934 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Henry a Sherwin Fund a reported a distributable amount of $136K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Henry a Sherwin Fund a's only listed officer is Keybank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Keybank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$14K (2019) → $6K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $6K, to Keybank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Henry a Sherwin Fund a
How much does Henry a Sherwin Fund a give each year?
Henry a Sherwin Fund a gave $130K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $117K across 5 grants.
What is Henry a Sherwin Fund a's typical grant size?
Henry a Sherwin Fund a's median grant in 2025 was $32,620, and its average grant was $26,096, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Henry a Sherwin Fund a give grants?
Henry a Sherwin Fund a gives mostly in Ohio: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (25%) and New York (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (2 grants).
Does Henry a Sherwin Fund a give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of Henry a Sherwin Fund a's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Henry a Sherwin Fund a's largest grantees?
Henry a Sherwin Fund a's largest 2025 grantees include Denison University ($32,620), YMCA of Greater Cleveland ($32,620) and National Board of Young Mens ($32,620), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Henry a Sherwin Fund a?
Henry a Sherwin Fund a reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $133K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $136K (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 is Henry a Sherwin Fund a's EIN?
Henry a Sherwin Fund a's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6505996. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 17, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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