The Sheriff Foundation
The Sheriff Foundation is a private foundation, based in New Hope, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $807K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $98K. Net investment income was $130K.
The Sheriff Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sheriff Foundation gave $98K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $49K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $97,500
- +34.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $48,750
- +34.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $48,750
- Total assets
- $807,006
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (85% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Sheriff Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Travis Manion Foundation ($83K). Together the top 2 received $98K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 7 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Sheriff Foundation gives
- Giving grew 56% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 201% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $63K (2020) to $98K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $98K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Travis Manion Foundation Doylestown, PA | Honor Heroes of 9/11 | $82,500 |
| Telfair Musuem of Art Savannah, GA | Art Museum in Savannah GA | $15,000 |
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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 | $807,006 | $134,333 | $114,176 | $97,500 | 2 | $97,500 | $130,333 | $48,483 |
| 2023 | $786,849 | $136,939 | $83,465 | $72,500 | 2 | $72,500 | $136,939 | $41,811 |
| 2022 | $733,375 | $-80,639 | $76,011 | $62,500 | 1 | $62,500 | $9,717 | $41,172 |
| 2021 | $888,228 | $191,990 | $77,751 | $62,500 | 1 | $62,500 | $7,514 | $55,569 |
| 2020 | $772,489 | $11,646 | $74,610 | $62,500 | 1 | — | $5,766 | $100,887 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sheriff Foundation reported a distributable amount of $48K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sheriff Foundation is led by Karen A. Sharkey, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karen A. Sharkey
President
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 Sheriff Foundation
How much does The Sheriff Foundation give each year?
The Sheriff Foundation gave $98K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $73K across 2 grants.
How large is The Sheriff Foundation?
The Sheriff Foundation reported $807K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $98K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $48K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Sheriff Foundation operate?
The Sheriff Foundation has awarded grants in Georgia, Pennsylvania.
What is The Sheriff Foundation's EIN?
The Sheriff Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2522246. 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.
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 April 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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