Sherwood Foundation
Sherwood Foundation is a private foundation, based in Encino, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025.
Sherwood Foundation at a glance
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Sherwood Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Sherwood Foundation gives
- Giving fell 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2022) to $140K (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $878,451 | $205,266 | $102,970 | $100,000 | 5 | $100,000 | $205,266 |
| 2023 | $654,834 | $55,757 | $127,945 | $125,000 | 7 | $125,000 | $55,757 |
| 2022 | $702,568 | $-5,771 | $102,971 | $100,000 | 5 | $100,000 | $14,443 |
| 2021 | $743,588 | $137,028 | $142,971 | $140,000 | 7 | $140,000 | $137,028 |
| 2020 | $718,569 | $264,880 | $142,956 | $140,000 | 7 | — | $17,306 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sherwood Foundation is led by Lauren Bahar, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lauren Bahar
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Foundation
Where does Sherwood Foundation operate?
Sherwood Foundation has awarded grants in California.
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 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Sherwood Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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