Sherwood Forestry Service
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Sherwood Forestry Service at a glance
In short: Sherwood Forestry Service gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,100
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $5,100
- Median grant
- $5,100
- Total assets
- $4,873,441
- +826.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Sherwood Forestry Service funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gofundme ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gofundme West Hollywood, CA | General Assistance | $5,100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,873,441 | $4,733,546 | $2,023,658 | $5,100 | 1 | $30,111 |
| 2023 | $526,268 | $1,226,553 | $1,008,566 | — | — | $5 |
| 2022 | $329,479 | $349,248 | $50,789 | — | — | — |
About Sherwood Forestry Service
Based on IRS filings
Sherwood Forestry Service is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Santa Rosa, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K. Net investment income was $30K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sherwood Forestry Service is led by John Mills, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 6 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Mills
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Harris
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$200K (2023) → $215K (2024)
David Merritt
Secretary
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$191K (2023) → $215K (2024)
David Watkins
Lead Engineer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$150K (2024)
Gabriel Schine
Principle Engineer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$125K (2024)
Nicholas Russell
Vice President of Operations
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$171K (2024)
Wieland Krispin
Vice President of Development
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$130K (2024)
Steven Mills
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $215K, to David Merritt (Secretary). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Sherwood Forestry Service
How much does Sherwood Forestry Service give each year?
Sherwood Forestry Service gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Sherwood Forestry Service?
Sherwood Forestry Service reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.7M.
What is Sherwood Forestry Service?
Sherwood Forestry Service is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Santa Rosa, CA. It holds $4.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Sherwood Forestry Service operate?
Sherwood Forestry Service has awarded grants in California.
What is Sherwood Forestry Service's EIN?
Sherwood Forestry Service's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1454433. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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