Sherrill Family Foundation Inc
Sherrill Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Austin, Texas. In its 2024 filing, it reported 15 grants totaling $62,239 to charitable organizations, including organizations in Texas and Colorado.
Sherrill Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sherrill Family Foundation Inc gave $62K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Texas. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $62,239
- +31.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,149
- +31.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,003,972
- -0.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sherrill Family Foundation Inc
- 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: 1200-43 Barton Creek Blvd, Austin, TX 78735
Phone: (512) 330-0788
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sherrill Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Vail Valley Foundation ($15K). Together the top 10 received $57K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 79 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 32% to recipients in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Sherrill Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 15 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $44K (2022) to $64K (2021). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $62K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Vail Valley Foundation Vail, CO | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Gillespie County Historical Society Fredericksburg, TX | General Purpose | $8,000 |
| The Longhorn Foundation Austin, TX | General Purpose | $8,000 |
| Chi Omega Foundation Austin, TX | General Purpose | $7,539 |
| HNI Charities Austin, TX | General Purpose | $6,000 |
| Gillespie County Youth Livestock Show Fredericksburg, TX | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| The Austin Symphony Orchestra Austin, TX | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Vilar Performing Arts Center Beaver Creek, CO | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Youth Power 365 Eagle, CO | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Museum of S Texas History Edinburg, TX | General Purpose | $1,500 |
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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 | $1,003,972 | $62,638 | $67,705 | $62,239 | 15 | $62,239 | $57,942 | $57,317 |
| 2023 | $1,009,039 | $57,055 | $58,660 | $47,250 | 15 | $50,225 | $49,920 | $53,348 |
| 2022 | $1,010,644 | $49,290 | $49,125 | $44,000 | 15 | $44,000 | $44,883 | $55,396 |
| 2021 | $1,010,479 | $90,471 | $71,757 | $64,000 | 16 | $65,487 | $84,201 | $62,661 |
| 2020 | $991,765 | $-11,039 | $64,168 | $57,000 | 18 | — | $13,053 | $55,413 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sherrill Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $57K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions involve historical preservation and education, performing arts, music education, youth activities, and community support. For example, the Gillespie County Historical Society says it manages two museums and promotes historical knowledge; the Vilar Performing Arts Center says it presents performances and educates the public about the arts; and the Austin Symphony Orchestra says it advances musical education and enjoyment of orchestral music in Austin and Central Texas.
Other 2024 grantees describe missions involving education about World War II in the Asiatic Pacific Theater (Admiral Nimitz Foundation), hospice care and bereavement support (Hospice Austin), and women’s leadership and community impact (The Junior League of Austin).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 15 grants totaling $62,239. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $2,500. The largest awards included $15,000 to The Vail Valley Foundation; $8,000 each to the Gillespie County Historical Society and The Longhorn Foundation; $7,539 to Chi Omega Foundation; and $6,000 to HNI Charities. Other reported awards included $3,000 to Gillespie County Youth Livestock Show; $2,500 each to the Austin Symphony Orchestra, Vilar Performing Arts Center, and Youth Power 365; $1,500 each to Museum of S Texas History and The Golden Hub Community Center; and $1,200 to Admiral Nimitz Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Deborah Courtney is listed as president on the 2024 filing.
Sherrill Family Foundation Inc is led by Deborah Courtney, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Deborah Courtney
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Sherrill Family Foundation Inc
How much does Sherrill Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Sherrill Family Foundation Inc gave $62K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $47K across 15 grants.
What is Sherrill Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Sherrill Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,149, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sherrill Family Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Sherrill Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Sherrill Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Texas: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (32%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (7 grants) and Fredericksburg, TX (4 grants).
Does Sherrill Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Sherrill Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sherrill Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Sherrill Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Vail Valley Foundation ($15,000), Gillespie County Historical Society ($8,000) and The Longhorn Foundation ($8,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sherrill Family Foundation Inc?
Sherrill Family Foundation Inc reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $62K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sherrill Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose own missions involve historical preservation and education, performing arts, music education, youth activities, and community support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sherrill Family Foundation Inc?
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 Sherrill Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sherrill Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2638559. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sherrill Family Foundation Inc 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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Grantable. (2026). Sherrill Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sherrill-family-foundation-inc-morg_5139a6698b324f19869db82004278a08
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