Robert a & Gloria Sherman Family Foundation
ROBERT A & GLORIA SHERMAN is a private foundation based in Hubbard, Ohio. Its reported grants include support for organizations working in areas such as animal rescue, humanitarian relief, kidney health, nature conservation, and local assistance.
Robert a & Gloria Sherman Family Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $9,630
- +94.0% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $5,015
- -70.5% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $175
- -98.7% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $350
- -97.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robert a & Gloria Sherman Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1875 Warner Road, Hubbard, OH 44425
Phone: (330) 503-5355
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert a & Gloria Sherman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 93 grants of 93 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Hubbard, Ohio. The listed 2023 grantees are based in San Angelo, Texas; New York, New York; Rockville, Maryland; Washington, D.C.; Warren, Ohio; and Paintsville, Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is Robert a & Gloria Sherman Family Foundation open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 12 of 29 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $300; repeat grants $554. How we count
Medians: $300 first-time, $300 repeat.
- 34% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 174% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 70% 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 (2019–2023). 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $32K (2019). In 2023 it made 29 grants totaling $13K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Carter Center Atlanta, GA | General Operations. | $5,000 |
| Compassionate Choices Denver, CO | General Operations. | $500 |
| USA for Unhcr Washington, DC | General Operations | $500 |
| Friends in Need Childs Center Tennent, NJ | General Operations | $500 |
| Feed Pets Homeless Carson City, NV | General Operations | $500 |
| American Kidney Fund Rockville, MD | General Operations. | $400 |
| Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue Miles, TX | General Operations. | $400 |
| International Rescue Committee New York, NY | General Operations | $400 |
| Sierra Club Oakland, CA | General Operations. | $400 |
| Alzheimers Assn New York, NY | General Operations | $300 |
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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 | $9,630 | $5,015 | $350 | — | — | $175 | — | $250 |
| 2023 | $4,965 | $17,007 | $13,116 | $13,016 | 29 | $13,016 | — | $85 |
| 2022 | $1,074 | $8,201 | $10,135 | $10,100 | 16 | $10,100 | $1 | $78 |
| 2021 | $3,008 | $15,000 | $19,400 | $19,400 | 39 | $19,400 | — | $229 |
| 2020 | $7,408 | $22 | $4,750 | $4,750 | 9 | — | $22 | $379 |
| 2019 | $12,136 | $10,195 | $32,770 | $32,400 | 39 | — | — | $1,016 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert a & Gloria Sherman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $250 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. The organizations it supported describe a range of missions: Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue says it rescues, rehabilitates, and places donkeys for adoption; the International Rescue Committee says it responds to humanitarian crises; and the American Kidney Fund says it fights kidney disease and supports healthier lives. The World Wildlife Fund describes its mission as conserving nature and reducing threats to life on Earth. Warren Family Mission says it provides food, shelter, clothing, spiritual support, and rehabilitation services, while Christian Appalachian Project describes its mission as building hope, transforming lives, and sharing Christ’s love through service in Appalachia.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $13,016. Listed awards included $400 each to Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue, the International Rescue Committee, and the American Kidney Fund; $300 to World Wildlife Fund; $200 to Warren Family Mission; and $100 to Christian Appalachian Project. In 2022, it reported 16 grants totaling $10,100. The 2024 filing reported no grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jonathan Sherman and Stacey Hotchkiss as trustees.
Robert a & Gloria Sherman Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan Sherman
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stacey Hotchkiss
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert A. Sherman (2019–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Robert a & Gloria Sherman Family Foundation
How large is Robert a & Gloria Sherman Family Foundation?
Robert a & Gloria Sherman Family Foundation reported $10K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $175 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $250 (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 Robert a & Gloria Sherman Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert a & Gloria Sherman Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Robert a & Gloria Sherman Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation is based in Hubbard, Ohio. The listed 2023 grantees are based in San Angelo, Texas; New York, New York; Rockville, Maryland; Washington, D.C.; Warren, Ohio; and Paintsville, Kentucky.
What is Robert a & Gloria Sherman Family Foundation's EIN?
Robert a & Gloria Sherman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1681919. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Robert a & Gloria 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 12, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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