The Nancy Sherertz Family Foundation Inc
THE NANCY SHERERTZ FAMILY is a private foundation based in Baltimore, Maryland. Its 2024 filing records grants to organizations working in animal rescue, animal welfare, veterinary aid, and wildlife and marine-mammal conservation.
The Nancy Sherertz Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Nancy Sherertz Family Foundation Inc gave $225K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), top state Maryland. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $225,000
- +68.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,750
- -43.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $3,995,410
- -0.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Nancy Sherertz Family Foundation Inc
- Contact
Application contact: Nancy Sherertz
Mailing address: 1801 Porter Street Suite 500, Baltimore, MD 21230
Phone: (410) 685-5512
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Nancy Sherertz Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter ($80K). Together the top 10 received $217K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 70 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Baltimore, Maryland. In 2024, 42% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 27% to Utah, 11% to Washington, 9% to California, and 4% to the District of Columbia. The listed grants also included recipients in North Carolina, New York, and Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Nancy Sherertz Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $22K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 17% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $133K (2023) to $225K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $225K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter Baltimore, MD | Unrestricted | $80,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society Kanab, UT | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| World Vets Tacoma, WA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Baywater Animal Rescue Cambridge, MD | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Humane Rescue Alliance Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| African Wildfire Foundation Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Karen Barley Sea Turtle Rescue Surf City, NC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Pets for Patriots Long Beach, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Pug Rescue of Northern California Concord, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Marine Mammal Center Sausalito, CA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,995,410 | $437,635 | $253,359 | $225,000 | 12 | $225,000 | $151,100 | $234,569 |
| 2023 | $4,008,507 | $383,674 | $155,674 | $133,250 | 4 | $133,250 | $110,687 | $202,468 |
| 2022 | $3,805,895 | $84,509 | $252,126 | $224,000 | 17 | $224,000 | $93,227 | $211,975 |
| 2021 | $3,978,344 | $969,269 | $217,018 | $190,500 | 18 | $190,500 | $250,312 | $204,121 |
| 2020 | $3,819,590 | $971,918 | $197,254 | $166,000 | 19 | — | $793,958 | $175,760 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Nancy Sherertz Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $235K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for animal shelters and rescue organizations, animal-welfare groups, and organizations involved in veterinary services and wildlife or marine-mammal work.
Among the grantees, BARCS describes its work as caring for animals that are lost, abandoned, abused, neglected, or surrendered. Best Friends Animal Society says it works to save dogs and cats in shelters and make the country no-kill. World Vets describes providing veterinary aid and related services worldwide, including wildlife rescue and conservation. The Marine Mammal Center says it advances ocean conservation through marine-mammal rescue and rehabilitation, research, and education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $225,000. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $80,000, with a median of $6,000. Its largest awards were $80,000 to Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter and $60,000 to Best Friends Animal Society. Other notable grants were $20,000 to World Vets and $15,000 each to Baywater Animal Rescue and Humane Rescue Alliance. All 12 grants listed for 2024 were designated unrestricted.
The 2024 filing lists Nancy Sherertz as the application contact. It lists no application form or required materials, no deadline, and no restrictions on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nancy Sherertz as president, Alexandra Sherertz as vice president, and David A. Goldner as secretary/treasurer.
The Nancy Sherertz Family Foundation Inc is led by Nancy Sherertz, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy Sherertz
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alexandra Sherertz
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David A. Goldner
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 Nancy Sherertz Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Nancy Sherertz Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Nancy Sherertz Family Foundation Inc gave $225K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $133K across 4 grants.
What is The Nancy Sherertz Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Nancy Sherertz Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $18,750, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Nancy Sherertz Family Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Nancy Sherertz Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Nancy Sherertz Family Foundation Inc's top state is Maryland, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Utah (27%) and District of Columbia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does The Nancy Sherertz Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Nancy Sherertz Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Nancy Sherertz Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Nancy Sherertz Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter ($80,000), Best Friends Animal Society ($60,000) and World Vets ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Nancy Sherertz Family Foundation Inc?
The Nancy Sherertz Family Foundation Inc reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $225K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $235K (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 does The Nancy Sherertz Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for animal shelters and rescue organizations, animal-welfare groups, and organizations involved in veterinary services and wildlife or marine-mammal work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Nancy Sherertz Family Foundation Inc?
The Nancy Sherertz Family Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Nancy Sherertz Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Nancy Sherertz Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4771455. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 27, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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