Shermer Charitable Foundation
Shermer Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pennington, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $187K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $27K.
Shermer Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Shermer Charitable Foundation gave $26K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $5K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $25,696
- +7.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $5,139
- +7.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,139
- Total assets
- $186,742
- -1.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Florida (90% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Shermer Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Hospice of the Florida Suncoast Inc ($8K). Together the top 5 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Shermer Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+9%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 237% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2023) to $31K (2022). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hospice of the Florida Suncoast Inc Clearwater, FL | Unrestricted General | $7,709 |
| Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches Inc Live Oak, FL | Unrestricted General | $5,139 |
| Morton Plant Mease Health Care Clearwater, FL | Unrestricted General | $5,139 |
| Everybody's Tabernacle Inc Clearwater, FL | Unrestricted General | $5,139 |
| The Salvation Army Brookhaven, GA | Unrestricted General | $2,570 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $186,742 | $29,157 | $30,340 | $25,696 | 5 | $27,340 | $26,678 | $11,551 |
| 2025 | $188,815 | $27,625 | $27,880 | $23,844 | 5 | $25,391 | $25,211 | $11,109 |
| 2024 | $189,074 | $15,308 | $28,115 | $24,110 | 5 | $26,375 | $13,613 | $11,180 |
| 2023 | $201,915 | $20,433 | $27,954 | $23,579 | 5 | $25,965 | $18,785 | $11,476 |
| 2022 | $209,249 | $26,744 | $36,229 | $30,584 | 5 | $33,498 | $24,560 | $14,002 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shermer Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Shermer Charitable Foundation's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America N A
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$5K (2022) → $4K (2026)
Linda Beth Vitale
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $4K, to Bank of America N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Shermer Charitable Foundation
How much does Shermer Charitable Foundation give each year?
Shermer Charitable Foundation gave $26K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $24K across 5 grants.
What is Shermer Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Shermer Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $5,139, and its average grant was $5,139, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Shermer Charitable Foundation give grants?
Shermer Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Clearwater, FL (3 grants).
Does Shermer Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Shermer Charitable Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Shermer Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Shermer Charitable Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Hospice of the Florida Suncoast Inc ($7,709), Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches Inc ($5,139) and Morton Plant Mease Health Care ($5,139), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Shermer Charitable Foundation?
Shermer Charitable Foundation reported $187K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Shermer Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Shermer Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6515281. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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