The Sharoky Family Foundation Inc
The Sharoky Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Treasure Island, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $79K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $8K.
The Sharoky Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Sharoky Family Foundation Inc gave $8K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,010
- +12.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,335
- -25.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $505
- Total assets
- $79,310
- +13.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (88% 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 Sharoky Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Araminta Freedom Initiative ($5K). Together the top 6 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 28 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Sharoky Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 92% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 20% 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 $7K (2023) to $95K (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Araminta Freedom Initiative Baltimore, MD | For General Operations | $5,000 |
| Ponzer Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department Inc Belhaven, NC | For General Operations | $1,000 |
| Veteran Va Chapter 648 Easton, MD | For General Operations | $510 |
| University of Maryland Baltimore Foundation Baltimore, MD | For General Operations | $500 |
| Sons of the American Legion Post #70 Easton, MD | For General Operations | $500 |
| Ulman Foundation Baltimore, MD | For General Operations | $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 | $79,310 | $19,527 | $9,995 | $8,010 | 6 | $8,010 | — | $39,327 |
| 2023 | $69,778 | $4 | $9,325 | $7,150 | 4 | $7,150 | — | $12,169 |
| 2022 | $79,099 | $5 | $20,500 | $18,200 | 5 | $18,200 | — | $12,560 |
| 2021 | $99,594 | $8 | $100,530 | $95,000 | 4 | $95,000 | — | $16,650 |
| 2020 | $200,116 | $217,098 | $54,539 | $52,214 | 9 | — | $153,963 | $16,476 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sharoky Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $39K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sharoky Family Foundation Inc is led by Melvin Sharoky, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Melvin Sharoky
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Sharoky
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Sharoky
Secretary
On filings since 2020
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 Sharoky Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Sharoky Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Sharoky Family Foundation Inc gave $8K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $7K across 4 grants.
What is The Sharoky Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Sharoky Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $505, and its average grant was $1,335, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sharoky Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Sharoky Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (3 grants) and Easton, MD (2 grants).
Does The Sharoky Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Sharoky Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Sharoky Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Sharoky Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Araminta Freedom Initiative ($5,000), Ponzer Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department Inc ($1,000) and Veteran Va Chapter 648 ($510), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sharoky Family Foundation Inc?
The Sharoky Family Foundation Inc reported $79K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $8K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (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 Sharoky Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Sharoky Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1909846. 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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