Sherman and Linda Saperstein
Sherman and Linda Saperstein is a private foundation based in Phoenix, Arizona. In its 2025 filing, it reported 27 grants totaling $69,400 to organizations working in areas including Holocaust education, youth arts, independent living for people with autism, music, and medical care.
Sherman and Linda Saperstein at a glance
In short: Sherman and Linda Saperstein gave $69K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Arizona. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $69,400
- +74.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +17.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,570
- +49.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $60,423
- -25.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (4 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (74% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sherman and Linda Saperstein
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says to contact Linda Saperstein by letter explaining the charitable use to which the grant would be applied. It states that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Linda Saperstein
Mailing address: 4555 E Mayo Blvd Unit 4225, Phoenix, AZ 85050
Phone: (480) 596-1675
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sherman and Linda Saperstein funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Arizona Jewish Historical Society ($25K). Together the top 10 received $64K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
138 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 138 grants of 138 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Arizona recipients received 74% of grant dollars, Massachusetts recipients 15%, California recipients 7%, New York recipients 2%, and Maine recipients 1%. Listed recipients include organizations in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona, and Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Sherman and Linda Saperstein open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 26 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $250 repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2021) to $69K (2025). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Jewish Historical Society Phoenix, AZ | Support for Holocaust Education Center capital campiagn | $25,000 |
| Hyde Square Task Force Jamaica Plain, MA | general support of youth arts programs | $10,000 |
| First Place Phoenix Phoenix, AZ | independent living for people with autism | $10,000 |
| Mama Hill's Help Los Angeles, CA | support of youth erichment programs | $5,000 |
| Arizona Musicfest Scottsdale, AZ | support for music programs | $5,000 |
| Sagewood Residents' Foundation Phoenix, AZ | scholarship fund | $3,000 |
| Jewish Family Children's Service Phoenix, AZ | general operating support | $2,500 |
| Friends of AZ PBS Phoenix, AZ | support of public television programming | $1,500 |
| CJP of Greater Phoenix Scottsdale, AZ | annual campaign fund | $1,000 |
| Honor Health Foundation Scottsdale, AZ | support for medical care | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $60,423 | $52,129 | $72,900 | $69,400 | 27 | $69,400 | $4,288 |
| 2024 | $81,194 | $52,921 | $42,675 | $39,675 | 23 | $39,675 | $4,984 |
| 2023 | $70,948 | $41,259 | $39,075 | $36,075 | 29 | $36,075 | $2,773 |
| 2022 | $68,764 | $50,435 | $60,500 | $57,500 | 30 | $57,500 | $3,398 |
| 2021 | $78,829 | $50,005 | $34,825 | $32,325 | 29 | $32,325 | $2,792 |
| 2020 | $63,649 | $50,010 | $38,725 | $36,225 | 35 | — | $3,137 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sherman and Linda Saperstein reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for arts and cultural organizations, education, human services, food assistance, and health-related organizations.
The Arizona Jewish Historical Society, which received $25,000, describes its mission as preserving and celebrating the heritage of Arizona’s Jewish communities, educating the public about the Jewish historical experience, including the Holocaust, and promoting awareness of the state’s diverse history. The Hyde Square Task Force, which received $10,000, describes its work as creative youth development and cultural engagement in Boston’s Latin Quarter. Arizona Musicfest, which received $5,000, is also among the arts organizations supported.
Other 2025 recipients include Act One, which says it provides children and families access to arts experiences; Feeding America, which says it works to ensure equitable access to nutritious food; and Ballet Arizona, whose stated vision is ballet for everyone.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $69,400. Grants ranged from $50 to $25,000, with a median grant of $500. Notable awards included $25,000 to the Arizona Jewish Historical Society for support of its Holocaust Education Center capital campaign, $10,000 to Hyde Square Task Force for general support of youth arts programs, and $10,000 to First Place Phoenix for independent living for people with autism.
Other listed grants included $5,000 to Mama Hill’s Help for youth enrichment programs, $5,000 to Arizona Musicfest for music programs, $3,000 to Sagewood Residents’ Foundation for a scholarship fund, and $2,500 to Jewish Family Children’s Service for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Linda Saperstein is listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
Sherman and Linda Saperstein is led by Linda Saperstein, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Linda Saperstein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sherman H Saperstein (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Sherman and Linda Saperstein
How much does Sherman and Linda Saperstein give each year?
Sherman and Linda Saperstein gave $69K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $40K across 23 grants.
What is Sherman and Linda Saperstein's typical grant size?
Sherman and Linda Saperstein's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $2,570, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sherman and Linda Saperstein that year got $7K on average.
Where does Sherman and Linda Saperstein give grants?
Sherman and Linda Saperstein gives mostly in Arizona: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (15%) and California (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (10 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Scottsdale, AZ (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Sherman and Linda Saperstein give general operating support?
Yes: 30% of Sherman and Linda Saperstein's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sherman and Linda Saperstein's largest grantees?
Sherman and Linda Saperstein's largest 2025 grantees include Arizona Jewish Historical Society ($25,000), Hyde Square Task Force ($10,000) and First Place Phoenix ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sherman and Linda Saperstein?
Sherman and Linda Saperstein reported $60K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $69K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sherman and Linda Saperstein fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for arts and cultural organizations, education, human services, food assistance, and health-related organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sherman and Linda Saperstein?
The 2024 filing says to contact Linda Saperstein by letter explaining the charitable use to which the grant would be applied. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sherman and Linda Saperstein's EIN?
Sherman and Linda Saperstein's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6981976. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Sherman and Linda Saperstein funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sherman-and-linda-saperstein-morg_52b1eb3da1fe4772b4811f82cf1858f8
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