The Phil J and Alice S Sheridan Foundation is a private foundation based in Macon, Georgia, established in 1997. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on philanthropic giving to support communities and individuals facing financial challenges.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18.5M
+2.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
+28.3% YoY
Grant Count
5
-28.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$205K
+79.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on providing opportunities to people with significant financial challenges. Primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Housing and supportive housing shelters
- Women's shelters
- Community and economic development
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations and initiatives in Georgia, with particular emphasis on the Macon-Bibb County area.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $18,483,948
- Total Annual Giving: $1,022,603
- Tax-Exempt Status: Since May 1997
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $18,483,948 | $18,040,426 | $17,595,993 |
| Revenue | $1,682,037 | $1,448,170 | $911,690 |
| Expenses | $1,243,827 | $997,138 | $679,139 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,022,603 | $797,159 | $400,800 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,460,813 | $1,248,191 | $633,351 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,036,735 | $889,658 | $895,511 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Chris Sheridan - President of the Sheridan Foundation and Chairman of the Sheridan Foundation Board of Directors
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Robert Sheridan | Chairman of Board/Director | — | — |
| J Patrick Meyer | Director | — | — |
| Stephanie S Glawson | Director | — | — |
| Alicia Kelly | Director | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In August 2024, the foundation committed $450,000 over three years to Middle Georgia State University to establish emergency funding for students facing financial hardship that could prevent them from completing their degrees.
Phil J. and Alice S. Sheridan Foundation Commit $450,000 to Support MGA StudentsIn June 2021, the foundation pledged $1 million to NewTown Macon's Godsey Initiatives Fund to support the development of a Community Development Financial Institution. This initiative provides coaching, funding, and capital to underserved real estate developers and entrepreneurs, with a focus on supporting businesses and real estate projects owned by entrepreneurs of color and women in Macon-Bibb County.
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Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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