Sherborn Rural Land Foundation
Sherborn Rural Land Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Sherborn, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $4.6M in total assets. In 2026, it made $15K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $11K.
Sherborn Rural Land Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $4,615,415
- +25.9% vs 2025
- Revenue (2026)
- $964,323
- +732.0% vs 2025
- Qualifying distributions (2026)
- $15,267
- +150.7% vs 2025
- Expenses (2026)
- $15,267
- +150.7% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Sherborn Rural Land Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Reservations Boston, MA | Donation toward the purchase of millborn farm in sherborn, Massachusetts | $200,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,615,415 | $964,323 | $15,267 | — | — | $15,267 | $11,096 |
| 2025 | $3,666,359 | $115,900 | $6,089 | — | — | $6,089 | $4,090 |
| 2024 | $3,556,548 | $110,358 | $208,685 | $200,000 | 1 | $208,685 | $6,793 |
| 2023 | $3,654,875 | $39,975 | $8,230 | — | — | $8,230 | $3,515 |
| 2022 | $3,623,130 | $41,993 | $7,826 | — | — | $7,826 | — |
| 2021 | $3,588,963 | $30,575 | $12,946 | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sherborn Rural Land Foundation is led by George F. Fiske Jr., President on every filing since 2021; none of the 8 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
George F. Fiske Jr.
President
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana G. Pope
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Delaney
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven N. Violin
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank C. Jenkins
Former Treasurer
Treasurer → Former Treasurer, 2026
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Margaret S. Novak
Former Clerk
Clerk → Former Clerk, 2026
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Trainor
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2026
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Ek
Clerk
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Sherborn Rural Land Foundation
How large is Sherborn Rural Land Foundation?
Sherborn Rural Land Foundation reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $964K.
What is Sherborn Rural Land Foundation?
Sherborn Rural Land Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Sherborn, MA. It holds $4.6M in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Sherborn Rural Land Foundation operate?
Sherborn Rural Land Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Sherborn Rural Land Foundation's EIN?
Sherborn Rural Land Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7424463. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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