Sheridan Foundation Inc
Sheridan Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. Its 2024 filing reports 14 grants totaling $104,046 to charitable organizations, including organizations in Pennsylvania and other states.
Sheridan Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sheridan Foundation Inc gave $104K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $104,046
- +31.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +180.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,432
- -53.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,394
- Total assets
- $994,079
- +4.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (7 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- 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 Sheridan Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 424 South Bethlehem Pike 3Rd Floor, Fort Washington, PA 19034
Phone: (215) 977-9500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sheridan Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The 1854 Foundation ($40K). Together the top 10 received $102K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 47 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 27% to recipients in South Carolina. Smaller shares went to recipients in New Hampshire (2%), Texas (1%), and Massachusetts (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Sheridan Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 14 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 21% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 168% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 220% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2021) to $104K (2024). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $104K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The 1854 Foundation Philadelphia, PA | Operating Expenses | $40,000 |
| Congaree Foundation Ridgeland, SC | Operating Expenses | $28,000 |
| Corporation of Haverford College Haverford, PA | Scholarships or Operating Expenses | $15,000 |
| Franklin & Marshall Football Association Fort Washington, PA | Scholarships or Operating Expenses | $10,000 |
| Trustees of Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | Scholarships or Operating Expenses | $2,000 |
| Franklin & Marshall College Lancaster, PA | Scholarships or Operating Expenses | $1,758 |
| Eagles Autism Challenge Inc Philadelphia, PA | Scholarships or Operating Expenses | $1,750 |
| The Breathing Room Foundation Inc Elkins Park, PA | Operating Expenses | $1,038 |
| American Heart Association Dallas, TX | Operating Expenses | $1,000 |
| Cure Ap-4 Inc Salisbury, MA | Operating Expenses | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $994,079 | $58,783 | $107,984 | $104,046 | 14 | $104,046 | $38,282 | $47,294 |
| 2023 | $948,104 | $-3,893 | $82,864 | $79,124 | 5 | $79,124 | $16,608 | $44,528 |
| 2022 | $869,531 | $19,645 | $44,084 | $39,277 | 8 | $39,277 | $19,645 | $48,178 |
| 2021 | $1,096,942 | $163,482 | $39,095 | $38,887 | 8 | $38,887 | $163,482 | $50,413 |
| 2020 | $967,560 | $372,356 | $52,941 | $45,475 | 12 | — | $12,785 | $38,846 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sheridan Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $47K 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. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose own stated missions include supporting amateur athletics and public facilities (The 1854 Foundation), providing a liberal arts education (Haverford College and Franklin & Marshall College), supporting a college football program (Franklin & Marshall Football Association), and advancing autism research and care (Eagles Autism Challenge). Other grantees describe missions involving support for people affected by cancer, education, and longer, healthier lives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $104,046. The listed grant amounts ranged from $500 to $40,000, with a median of $1,394. The largest reported grants included $40,000 to The 1854 Foundation, $28,000 to Congaree Foundation, $15,000 to Corporation of Haverford College, and $10,000 to Franklin & Marshall Football Association. Other reported grants included $2,000 to Trustees of Dartmouth College and $1,758 to Franklin & Marshall College.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas Sheridan as founder/president and Lisa Sheridan as vice-president.
Sheridan Foundation Inc is led by Thomas Sheridan, Founder & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas Sheridan
Founder & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Sheridan
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Sheridan Foundation Inc
How much does Sheridan Foundation Inc give each year?
Sheridan Foundation Inc gave $104K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $79K across 5 grants.
What is Sheridan Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Sheridan Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,394, and its average grant was $7,432, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sheridan Foundation Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does Sheridan Foundation Inc give grants?
Sheridan Foundation Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Carolina (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does Sheridan Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Sheridan Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sheridan Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Sheridan Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The 1854 Foundation ($40,000), Congaree Foundation ($28,000) and Corporation of Haverford College ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sheridan Foundation Inc?
Sheridan Foundation Inc reported $994K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $104K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $47K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sheridan Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sheridan Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sheridan Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sheridan Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-3188223. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sheridan Foundation Inc 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Sheridan Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sheridan-foundation-inc-morg_be4f919882f34117a16b9837fdad5af1
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