Sherman Development League Corporation
The Sherman Development League is organized to provide charitable financial support to create community based projects for the residents of Sherman County, Oregon by providing grants and loans to local governments and other nonprofit organizations.
Sherman Development League Corporation at a glance
In short: Sherman Development League Corporation gave $23K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $23,145
- +110.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,573
- +5.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,573
- Total assets
- $1,609,670
- -2.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Sherman Development League Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sherman County ($13K). Together the top 2 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sherman Development League Corporation gives
- Giving fell 50% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $46K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sherman County Moro, OR | Various Community Assistance Grants | $12,695 |
| City of Rufus Rufus, OR | Governmental Assistance | $10,450 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,609,670 | $29,463 | $30,937 | $23,145 | 2 | $1,670 |
| 2023 | $1,646,462 | $23,668 | $30,597 | $11,000 | 1 | $1,377 |
| 2022 | $1,732,302 | $71,662 | $42,959 | $21,500 | 2 | $1,311 |
| 2021 | $1,736,929 | $47,160 | $65,797 | $46,222 | 2 | $1,456 |
| 2020 | $1,819,292 | $37,120 | $17,751 | $5,140 | 1 | $1,133 |
| 2019 | $1,799,922 | $40,101 | $51,556 | $27,512 | 2 | $1,341 |
About Sherman Development League Corporation
Based on IRS filings
Sherman Development League Corporation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Moro, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $23K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sherman Development League Corporation is led by Melva Thomas, Board Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Melva Thomas
Board Chair
Chair → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Miller
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Padget
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liz Cranston
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Stroud
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Sheri Sharp
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Lowell Smith (2019–2023) — Vice Chair
- Former: Sandy Macab (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Sheri Carlson (2019) — Board Member
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 Sherman Development League Corporation
How much does Sherman Development League Corporation give each year?
Sherman Development League Corporation gave $23K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $11K across 1 grant.
How large is Sherman Development League Corporation?
Sherman Development League Corporation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $29K.
What is Sherman Development League Corporation?
Sherman Development League Corporation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Moro, OR. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Sherman Development League Corporation operate?
Sherman Development League Corporation has awarded grants in Oregon.
What is Sherman Development League Corporation's EIN?
Sherman Development League Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1302432. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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