Sherman Michael Anderson
Sherman Michael Anderson is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, New York, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia.
Sherman Michael Anderson at a glance
In short: Sherman Michael Anderson gave $29K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $29,250
- +7.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,925
- -24.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $188,046
- -11.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Sherman Michael Anderson
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 5874, Washington, DC 20016
Phone: (202) 364-4220
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sherman Michael Anderson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Carter Center ($8K). Together the top 10 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in North Carolina (44%), Georgia (43%), Tennessee (7%), New York (3%), and Pennsylvania (2%). The itemized grants also included a recipient in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sherman Michael Anderson gives
- 20% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 109% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 284% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $10K (2022) to $29K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Carter Center Atlanta, GA | General purpose $7,000; Mental Health $1,000 | $8,000 |
| Watauga County Heritage Museum Inc Boone, NC | General purpose | $6,000 |
| NC Disaster Relief Fund Raleigh, NC | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Rosalynn Carter Institute for Careg Americus, GA | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Applachian State University Boone, NC | Scholarship fund | $2,000 |
| 22Zero Follow Me Inc Pulaski, TN | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Candler School of Theology Atlanta, GA | Scholarship fund | $1,000 |
| Global Lyme Alliance New York, NY | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Medical Mission Sisters Philadelphia, PA | General purpose | $500 |
| Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home Washington, DC | Capital campaign | $250 |
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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 | $188,046 | $8,757 | $32,593 | $29,250 | 10 | $30,444 | $6,701 | $10,733 |
| 2023 | $211,857 | $7,819 | $34,661 | $27,250 | 7 | $31,162 | $4,945 | $10,869 |
| 2022 | $238,630 | $5,178 | $15,395 | $10,000 | 1 | $12,174 | $2,382 | $12,287 |
| 2021 | $249,157 | $26,033 | $22,257 | $14,000 | 8 | $18,221 | $22,307 | $14,002 |
| 2020 | $245,118 | $3,011 | $25,366 | $22,750 | 10 | — | $3,412 | $13,063 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sherman Michael Anderson reported a distributable amount of $11K 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
The available filing information does not state a mission. The 2024 grants included general-purpose support, mental health, scholarships, disaster relief, and a capital campaign. Among its grantees, The Carter Center describes its work as seeking to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health. 22ZERO Follow Me Inc describes its mission as supporting veterans, first responders, and Gold Star families through a peer-to-peer intervention addressing trauma and suicide.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $29,250 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $250 to $8,000, with a median grant of $2,000. Notable awards included $8,000 to The Carter Center, $6,000 to Watauga County Heritage Museum Inc, $5,000 to NC Disaster Relief Fund, and $3,500 to Rosalynn Carter Institute for Careg.
Other 2024 grants included $2,000 each to Appalachian State University and 22ZERO Follow Me Inc; $1,000 each to Candler School of Theology and Global Lyme Alliance; $500 to Medical Mission Sisters; and $250 to Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jane Moretz-Edmisten is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
Sherman Michael Anderson is led by Jane Moretz-Edmisten, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jane Moretz-Edmisten
President
On filings since 2020
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 Sherman Michael Anderson
How much does Sherman Michael Anderson give each year?
Sherman Michael Anderson gave $29K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $27K across 7 grants.
What is Sherman Michael Anderson's typical grant size?
Sherman Michael Anderson's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,925, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sherman Michael Anderson give grants?
Sherman Michael Anderson's top state is North Carolina, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (43%) and Tennessee (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (2 grants) and Boone, NC (2 grants).
Does Sherman Michael Anderson give general operating support?
Yes: 70% of Sherman Michael Anderson's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sherman Michael Anderson's largest grantees?
Sherman Michael Anderson's largest 2024 grantees include The Carter Center ($8,000), Watauga County Heritage Museum Inc ($6,000) and NC Disaster Relief Fund ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sherman Michael Anderson?
Sherman Michael Anderson reported $188K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sherman Michael Anderson fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission. The 2024 grants included general-purpose support, mental health, scholarships, disaster relief, and a capital campaign. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sherman Michael Anderson?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sherman Michael Anderson's EIN?
Sherman Michael Anderson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1787185. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sherman Michael Anderson 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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