The Edward and Darenda Sheridan Foundati
The Edward and Darenda Sheridan Foundati is a private foundation, based in Pennington, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $40K. Net investment income was $158K.
The Edward and Darenda Sheridan Foundati at a glance
In short: The Edward and Darenda Sheridan Foundati gave $40K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $40,000
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,000
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,500
- Total assets
- $1,123,005
- +11.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Edward and Darenda Sheridan Foundati funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Telluride Foundation ($15K). Together the top 5 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Edward and Darenda Sheridan Foundati gives
- Giving fell 37% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 74% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $36K (2022) to $64K (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $40K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Telluride Foundation Telluride, CO | Unrestricted General | $15,000 |
| Special Friends Foundation Inc Drexel Hill, PA | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Ctr New York, NY | Unrestricted General | $6,500 |
| Summit Educational Fdn Summit, NJ | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Telluride Academy Telluride, CO | Unrestricted General | $3,500 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,123,005 | $166,659 | $55,127 | $40,000 | 5 | $46,377 | $158,219 | $62,853 |
| 2023 | $1,012,069 | $74,985 | $51,910 | $36,000 | 5 | $43,184 | $67,622 | $56,286 |
| 2022 | $988,957 | $119,932 | $53,090 | $35,500 | 3 | $42,815 | $112,490 | $55,996 |
| 2021 | $922,552 | $134,419 | $78,014 | $63,500 | 3 | — | $126,689 | $56,350 |
| 2020 | $841,314 | $75,170 | $56,742 | $42,500 | 4 | — | $69,240 | $45,459 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Edward and Darenda Sheridan Foundati reported a distributable amount of $63K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Edward and Darenda Sheridan Foundati's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward Sheridan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darenda Sheridan
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Edward and Darenda Sheridan Foundati
How much does The Edward and Darenda Sheridan Foundati give each year?
The Edward and Darenda Sheridan Foundati gave $40K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $36K across 5 grants.
What is The Edward and Darenda Sheridan Foundati's typical grant size?
The Edward and Darenda Sheridan Foundati's median grant in 2024 was $6,500, and its average grant was $8,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Edward and Darenda Sheridan Foundati give grants?
The Edward and Darenda Sheridan Foundati's top state is Colorado, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (25%) and New York (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Telluride, CO (2 grants).
Does The Edward and Darenda Sheridan Foundati give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Edward and Darenda Sheridan Foundati's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Edward and Darenda Sheridan Foundati's largest grantees?
The Edward and Darenda Sheridan Foundati's largest 2024 grantees include Telluride Foundation ($15,000), Special Friends Foundation Inc ($10,000) and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Ctr ($6,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Edward and Darenda Sheridan Foundati?
The Edward and Darenda Sheridan Foundati reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $63K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Edward and Darenda Sheridan Foundati's EIN?
The Edward and Darenda Sheridan Foundati's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5860781. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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