Ira and Maryjo Sherman Family
Ira and Maryjo Sherman Family is a private foundation based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. In 2025, it reported 28 grants totaling $205,135 to organizations in Maryland, New York, Florida, Washington, DC, and Virginia.
Ira and Maryjo Sherman Family at a glance
In short: Ira and Maryjo Sherman Family gave $205K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state Maryland. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $205,135
- +28.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,326
- +23.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,325
- Total assets
- $520,074
- -19.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (6 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (32% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ira and Maryjo Sherman Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 126 Grand Palm Way, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418-4630
Phone: (202) 659-8600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ira and Maryjo Sherman Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Congregation HAR Shalom ($59K). Together the top 10 received $187K.
Grant Size Distribution
138 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 136 grants of 138 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland (32%), New York (25%), Florida (24%), Washington, DC (14%), and Virginia (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ira and Maryjo Sherman Family open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 28 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $118 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 68% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 81% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 504% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $114K (2022) to $205K (2025). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $205K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation HAR Shalom Potomac, MD | General | $58,536 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | General | $50,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation Jupiter, FL | General | $13,000 |
| Insight Through Education Palm Beach Gardens, FL | General | $10,180 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL | General | $10,150 |
| Kravis Center Foundation West Palm Beach, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation Washington, DC | General | $10,000 |
| Phillips Collection Washington, DC | General | $10,000 |
| Brain Injury Association of America Fairfax, VA | General | $9,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington North Bethesda, MD | General | $6,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $520,074 | $94,827 | $219,166 | $205,135 | 28 | $206,710 | $56,753 | $41,044 |
| 2024 | $644,413 | $157,250 | $166,115 | $160,070 | 27 | $161,495 | $111,254 | $40,322 |
| 2023 | $670,889 | $9,906 | $126,173 | $121,680 | 22 | $123,566 | $9,628 | $40,108 |
| 2022 | $780,731 | $54,866 | $120,612 | $113,600 | 32 | $117,056 | $51,409 | $45,731 |
| 2021 | $846,477 | $13,614 | $148,252 | $129,163 | 29 | $135,640 | $7,137 | $58,245 |
| 2020 | $981,115 | $643,191 | $149,962 | $129,410 | 33 | — | $635,634 | $39,489 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ira and Maryjo Sherman Family reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. For example, Jupiter Medical Center Foundation says its mission is to secure resources for clinical excellence and quality of care at Jupiter Medical Center and its affiliates. The Brain Injury Association of America describes its work as advancing brain injury awareness, research, treatment, and education and improving quality of life for people affected by brain injury.
Other 2024 grantees describe work in areas including Jewish community-building and connection with Israel (Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County), mental health among youth and young adults (Active Minds), and access to and engagement with art (Norton Museum of Art and Baltimore Museum of Art).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $205,135. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $58,536, with a median of $1,325. The largest listed awards were $58,536 to Congregation Har Shalom in Potomac, Maryland, and $50,000 to Friends of Israel Defense Forces in New York, New York. Other notable 2025 grants included $13,000 to Jupiter Medical Center Foundation, $10,180 to Insight Through Education, and $10,150 to Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County.
The 2025 filing lists the purposes of these grants as general.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ira Sherman as Executive Director and Maryjo Sherman, Bradley Sherman, Daniel Sherman, and Abigail Sherman as directors.
Ira and Maryjo Sherman Family is led by Ira Sherman, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ira Sherman
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$2K (2021) → $5K (2025)
Abigail Sherman
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Bradley Sherman
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Daniel Sherman
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Maryjo Sherman
Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $1K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $5K, to Ira Sherman (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ira and Maryjo Sherman Family
How much does Ira and Maryjo Sherman Family give each year?
Ira and Maryjo Sherman Family gave $205K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $160K across 27 grants.
What is Ira and Maryjo Sherman Family's typical grant size?
Ira and Maryjo Sherman Family's median grant in 2025 was $1,325, and its average grant was $7,326, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ira and Maryjo Sherman Family that year got $3K on average.
Where does Ira and Maryjo Sherman Family give grants?
Ira and Maryjo Sherman Family's top state is Maryland, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (25%) and Florida (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants), Palm Beach Gardens, FL (4 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does Ira and Maryjo Sherman Family give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ira and Maryjo Sherman Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Ira and Maryjo Sherman Family's largest grantees?
Ira and Maryjo Sherman Family's largest 2025 grantees include Congregation HAR Shalom ($58,536), Friends of Israel Defense Forces ($50,000) and Jupiter Medical Center Foundation ($13,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ira and Maryjo Sherman Family?
Ira and Maryjo Sherman Family reported $520K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $207K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ira and Maryjo Sherman Family fund?
No mission statement is provided. The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the kinds of organizations supported. For example, Jupiter Medical Center Foundation says its mission is to secure resources for clinical excellence and quality of care at Jupiter Medical Center and its affiliates. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ira and Maryjo Sherman Family?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ira and Maryjo Sherman Family's EIN?
Ira and Maryjo Sherman Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5574962. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Ira and Maryjo Sherman Family 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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