Sherwood Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MIDDLEBURG, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $96.8M in total assets. In 2024, it made $14.4M in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $13.0M.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$96.8M
+14.6% YoY
Revenue
$13.1M
-47.8% YoY
Qualifying Distributions
$14.4M
+116.6% YoY
Expenses
$829K
+235.1% YoY
About Sherwood Fund
Based on IRS filings
Sherwood Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MIDDLEBURG, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $96.8M in total assets. In 2024, it made $14.4M in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $13.0M.
Focus Areas
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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 | $96,828,039 | $84,521,461 | $59,610,939 |
| Revenue | $13,124,280 | $25,158,281 | $25,352,886 |
| Expenses | $828,703 | $247,336 | $247,583 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $14,357,675 | $6,628,339 | $1,294,705 |
| Net Investment Income | $13,048,167 | $5,022,028 | $318,133 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
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No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES T AKRE JR | PRES./SEC./TREAS. | 10 | — |
| DEANNA S AKRE | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| THOMAS SB AKRE | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ALEXIS A AKRE | VICE PRESIDENT | 15 | — |
| ANDREW C AKRE | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sherwood Fund?
Sherwood Fund is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MIDDLEBURG, VA. It holds $96.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Sherwood Fund?
As of 2024, Sherwood Fund holds $96.8M in total assets with $13.1M in annual revenue.
Where does Sherwood Fund operate?
Sherwood Fund has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Sherwood Fund's EIN?
Sherwood Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3511408. 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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