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Sherri Gilkerson Memorial Foundation

Public charity · Grantmaker Scottsdale, AZ EIN: 92-1436515 Website

Sherri Gilkerson Memorial Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Scottsdale, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $253K in total assets.

Sherri Gilkerson Memorial Foundation at a glance

Total assets
$253,270
+59.7% vs 2023
Revenue (2024)
$163,199
-21.8% vs 2023
Expenses (2024)
$68,508
+36.6% vs 2023
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-EZ, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Sherri Gilkerson Memorial Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

1 grant across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

Kingsburg

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15K$20K1 grant2023 0 grants2024

In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $17K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Reno Snaffle Bit Futurity Kingsburg, CASponsor of Events - Scholarships for Winners.$17,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$253,270$163,199$68,508———
2023$158,579$208,741$50,162$17,0001$1,951

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Sherri Gilkerson Memorial Foundation is led by Deborah Hotaling, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2023; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Deborah Hotaling

    President & Treasurer

    On filings since 2023

    7 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Cynthia Macdonald Singer

    Vice President & Vice Treasurer

    On filings since 2023

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gusti Buerger

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Julie Hodge

    Secretary

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Leslie Wright

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Linda Mars

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lisa Hampton

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Margaret Green

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Doud

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Sherri Gilkerson Memorial Foundation

How large is Sherri Gilkerson Memorial Foundation?

Sherri Gilkerson Memorial Foundation reported $253K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $163K.

What is Sherri Gilkerson Memorial Foundation?

Sherri Gilkerson Memorial Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Scottsdale, AZ. It holds $253K in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Sherri Gilkerson Memorial Foundation operate?

Sherri Gilkerson Memorial Foundation has awarded grants in California.

What is Sherri Gilkerson Memorial Foundation's EIN?

Sherri Gilkerson Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1436515. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 15, 2024)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024

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