Sherie H Hammerman Charitable Trust
Sherie H Hammerman Charitable Trust is a private foundation, based in Boca Raton, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $125K. Net investment income was $277K.
Sherie H Hammerman Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Sherie H Hammerman Charitable Trust gave $125K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $63K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $125,000
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $62,500
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $62,500
- Total assets
- $4,975,905
- -0.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Sherie H Hammerman Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc ($75K). Together the top 2 received $125K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sherie H Hammerman Charitable Trust gives
- Giving fell 48% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 46% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2023) to $240K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Atlantic University Foundation Inc Boca Raton, FL | To support the university with private funds to enhance its educational research and community engagement initiatives. | $75,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | Fundraising and programs offering jewish youth an educational trip to israel. | $50,000 |
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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 | $4,975,905 | $322,323 | $183,519 | $125,000 | 2 | $125,000 | $276,881 | $271,801 |
| 2023 | $4,995,632 | $-142,120 | $117,766 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | $95,697 | $234,515 |
| 2022 | $5,255,722 | $103,076 | $340,801 | $240,000 | 3 | $240,000 | — | $237,100 |
| 2021 | $5,491,207 | $4,846,710 | $300,898 | $240,000 | 3 | $240,000 | $87,597 | $174,705 |
| 2020 | $945,287 | $945,287 | — | — | — | — | $2 | $3,699 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sherie H Hammerman Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $272K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sherie H Hammerman Charitable Trust is led by Paul Ghougasian, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul Ghougasian
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$18K (2021) → $33K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $33K, to Paul Ghougasian (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Sherie H Hammerman Charitable Trust
How much does Sherie H Hammerman Charitable Trust give each year?
Sherie H Hammerman Charitable Trust gave $125K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
How large is Sherie H Hammerman Charitable Trust?
Sherie H Hammerman Charitable Trust reported $5.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $125K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $272K (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.
Where does Sherie H Hammerman Charitable Trust operate?
Sherie H Hammerman Charitable Trust has awarded grants in Florida, New York.
What is Sherie H Hammerman Charitable Trust's EIN?
Sherie H Hammerman Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4064141. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Sherie H Hammerman Charitable Trust funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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