The Sherlock Charitable Foundation
The Sherlock Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lakeway, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $469K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $52K. Net investment income was $63K.
The Sherlock Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sherlock Charitable Foundation gave $52K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $51,500
- +39.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,583
- +39.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $468,966
- -3.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (58% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Sherlock Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was International Mountain Biking Association ($20K). Together the top 6 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Sherlock Charitable Foundation gives
- Giving grew 72% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 83% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2023) to $52K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Mountain Biking Association Boulder, CO | General Charitable Purposes | $20,000 |
| We Are Blood Austin, TX | General Charitable Purposes | $15,000 |
| Central Texas Food Bank Austin, TX | General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| The Trail Conservancy Austin, TX | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| South Kent School South Kent, CT | General Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Puerto Rico Lacrosse Horseheads, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $468,966 | $75,896 | $64,612 | $51,500 | 6 | $51,500 | $62,784 | $61,747 |
| 2024 | $483,780 | $50,967 | $55,167 | $37,000 | 6 | $37,000 | $32,800 | $56,707 |
| 2023 | $463,590 | $42,759 | $40,004 | $28,500 | 4 | $28,500 | $31,255 | $48,038 |
| 2022 | $894,398 | $23,745 | $36,884 | $30,000 | 2 | $30,000 | $16,861 | $40,577 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sherlock Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $62K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sherlock Charitable Foundation is led by Robert Sherlock, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Sherlock
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cari Sherlock
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mario Ferrante
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Sherlock Charitable Foundation
How much does The Sherlock Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Sherlock Charitable Foundation gave $52K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $37K across 6 grants.
What is The Sherlock Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sherlock Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $8,583, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sherlock Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Sherlock Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (39%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (3 grants).
Does The Sherlock Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Sherlock Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Sherlock Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sherlock Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include International Mountain Biking Association ($20,000), We Are Blood ($15,000) and Central Texas Food Bank ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Sherlock Charitable Foundation?
The Sherlock Charitable Foundation reported $469K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $62K (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 Sherlock Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Sherlock Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-6910473. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
Live grants for the work The Sherlock Charitable Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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