Sherwood Country Club Charitable Foundation
The Sherwood Country Club Charitable Foundation, also known as Sherwood Cares, is a public charity based in Thousand Oaks, California, established in 2013. It provides grants to support programs serving children and families, with a focus on educational, medical, nutrition, and safety needs and on low-income and vulnerable populations.
Sherwood Country Club Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Sherwood Country Club Charitable Foundation gave $1.6M across 48 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in California. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,579,705
- -2.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 48
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $32,911
- -6.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $1,426,373
- -8.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (4 of 48, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sherwood Country Club Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit an application online as directed in the Foundation’s grant application instructions. Applicants must meet the eligibility and reporting requirements described above.
- Review Cycle
- The listed August 31, 2026 deadline is past.
- Deadline
- The listed August 31, 2026 deadline is past.
- Contact
Mailing address: 320 W Stafford Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361
Phone: (805) 496-3036
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sherwood Country Club Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Food Share Inc ($100K). Together the top 10 received $804K.
Grant Size Distribution
201 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 160 grants of 201 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation’s grant process requires significant services supporting the community within a 25-mile drive of Sherwood Country Club. Its 2023 filing describes its grantmaking as serving organizations and public programs operating in Ventura and Los Angeles counties. In 2025, all reported grant dollars went to California recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Sherwood Country Club Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 48 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $35K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $25K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $602K (2021) to $1.6M (2024). In 2025 it made 48 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Share Inc Oxnard, CA | General Suppport | $100,000 |
| Westminster Free Clinic Thousand Oaks, CA | General Suppport | $95,000 |
| Interface Children & Family Services Camarillo, CA | General Suppport | $90,000 |
| Many Mansions Thousand Oaks, CA | General Suppport | $90,000 |
| CASA Pacifica Centers for Children and Families Camarillo, CA | General Suppport | $88,675 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Conejo Valley Westlake Village, CA | General Suppport | $79,830 |
| Ride on LA Newbury Park, CA | General Suppport | $75,000 |
| Coalition for Family Harmony Oxnard, CA | General Suppport | $65,000 |
| Conejo Free Clinics Thousand Oaks, CA | General Suppport | $60,000 |
| Safe Passage Youth Foundation Thousand Oaks Californ, CA | General Suppport | $60,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,426,373 | $1,646,503 | $1,644,582 | $1,579,705 | 48 | $138,625 |
| 2024 | $1,556,876 | $1,592,575 | $1,677,407 | $1,612,376 | 46 | $79,860 |
| 2023 | $1,431,090 | $1,400,820 | $1,114,762 | $1,059,559 | 40 | $26,277 |
| 2022 | $995,286 | $1,121,239 | $841,425 | $779,108 | 34 | $57,643 |
| 2021 | $848,134 | $794,118 | $635,927 | $602,000 | 33 | $87,023 |
| 2020 | $844,510 | $181,170 | $768,418 | $732,991 | 32 | $10,959 |
| 2019 | $1,158,541 | $752,864 | $657,336 | $626,658 | 25 | $26,302 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s mission is to serve children and families by supporting programs that address educational, medical, nutrition, and safety needs. Its grant process lists eligible uses including capital improvements, specific projects, and general program expenses.
The Foundation says eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) charities with demonstrated program success, outcomes, and efficient financial management. They must also raise funds from additional sources, particularly in their immediate communities, and agree to post-award financial and operational reporting and mutual releases regarding use of names, logos, and photos. The Foundation does not fund groups that operate primarily as fundraisers for other charitable organizations.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Food Share says it feeds people experiencing hunger in Ventura County; Westminster Free Clinic describes providing free healthcare and related services to low-income uninsured individuals and families; and Interface Children & Family Services describes supporting children, teens, individuals, and families facing challenges including domestic violence, homelessness, child abuse, and mental health concerns. Many Mansions describes providing housing and on-site services for limited-income residents, while Conejo Free Clinic says it provides medical, dental, and legal services without charge to people without access to care.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 48 grants totaling $1,579,705. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $100,000, with a median grant of $22,500. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in California. The listed grants were for general support.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $100,000 to Food Share Inc.; $95,000 to Westminster Free Clinic; $90,000 each to Interface Children & Family Services and Many Mansions; and $88,675 to Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families. Other large awards included $79,830 to Boys & Girls Club of Greater Conejo Valley, $75,000 to Ride On LA, and $65,000 to Coalition for Family Harmony.
The Foundation accepts online applications in two annual cycles, January through February and July through August. The Grants Committee reviews applications, and the Board of Directors approves grants; the Foundation says applicants are informed after the Board’s reviews in May and November. Nonprofits may receive one grant per year. Applications must follow the instructions for the applicable cycle and be submitted before its closing date.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists George Carney as president, Dina Furash as vice president, Lisa Furfine as secretary, and Donald Lavi as treasurer. Board members listed are Jim Pieczynski, Michael McMaster, Barbara Vass, Steve Gubner, and Greg Davis.
Sherwood Country Club Charitable Foundation is led by George Carney, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
George Carney
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Vass
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dina Furash
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald Lavi
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Pieczynski
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Furfine
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael McMaster
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Gubner
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Davis
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Bob Jacobs (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Carolyn Cusick (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Trixy Castro (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lorraine Abrams (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: William Morton (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Hal Weinstein (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Patrick Henahan (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Sharon Tesoriero (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Sherwood Country Club Charitable Foundation
How much does Sherwood Country Club Charitable Foundation give each year?
Sherwood Country Club Charitable Foundation gave $1.6M across 48 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 46 grants.
What is Sherwood Country Club Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Sherwood Country Club Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $22,500, and its average grant was $32,911, across 48 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sherwood Country Club Charitable Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Sherwood Country Club Charitable Foundation give grants?
Sherwood Country Club Charitable Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Thousand Oaks, CA (9 grants), Ventura, CA (9 grants), Camarillo, CA (8 grants) and Oxnard, CA (7 grants).
Does Sherwood Country Club Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Sherwood Country Club Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (48 of 48) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Sherwood Country Club Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Sherwood Country Club Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Food Share Inc ($100,000), Westminster Free Clinic ($95,000) and Interface Children & Family Services ($90,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Sherwood Country Club Charitable Foundation?
Sherwood Country Club Charitable Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What does Sherwood Country Club Charitable Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s mission is to serve children and families by supporting programs that address educational, medical, nutrition, and safety needs. Its grant process lists eligible uses including capital improvements, specific projects, and general program expenses. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sherwood Country Club Charitable Foundation?
Submit an application online as directed in the Foundation’s grant application instructions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Sherwood Country Club Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Sherwood Country Club Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4766803. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 4, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 5, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 12, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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