Sherwood Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ENCINO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $878K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $205K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$878K
+34.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$100K
-20.0% YoY
Grant Count
5
-28.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
+12.0% YoY
About Sherwood Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Sherwood Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ENCINO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $878K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $205K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $878,451 | $654,834 | $702,568 |
| Revenue | $205,266 | $55,757 | $-5,771 |
| Expenses | $102,970 | $127,945 | $102,971 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $100,000 | $125,000 | $100,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $205,266 | $55,757 | $14,443 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Open Paths Counseling Center ($20,000), Momentum Agencies Charitable Founda ($20,000), Santa Monica College Foundation ($20,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Open Paths Counseling Center Ingelwood, CA | Public Chaity | $20,000 |
| Momentum Agencies Charitable Founda Thousand Oaks, CA | Public Chaity | $20,000 |
| Santa Monica College Foundation Santa Monica, CA | Public Charity | $20,000 |
| Wise Readers to Leaders Los Angeles, CA | Public Charity | $20,000 |
| Club 21 Learning Resource Pasadena, CA | Public Charity | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Bahar | President | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherwood Foundation?
Sherwood Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ENCINO, CA. It holds $878K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Sherwood Foundation?
As of 2024, Sherwood Foundation holds $878K in total assets with $205K in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $100K in 2024.
Where does Sherwood Foundation operate?
Sherwood Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Sherwood Foundation award?
In 2024, Sherwood Foundation awarded 5 grants totaling $100K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Sherwood Foundation's EIN?
Sherwood Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-7042886. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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