The Sherrill Foundation
The Sherrill Foundation is a private foundation, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $49K. Net investment income was $93K.
The Sherrill Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sherrill Foundation gave $49K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $48,500
- -53.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -56.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,929
- +5.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,255,889
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (95% 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 Sherrill Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Central Park Conservancy Inc ($26K). Together the top 7 received $49K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 55 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Sherrill Foundation gives
- Giving grew 39% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 41% 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 $35K (2021) to $133K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Park Conservancy Inc New York, NY | Unrestricted | $25,500 |
| Friends of the Upper East Side Historic Districts Inc New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| St Bernards School New York, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society Bronx, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club Inc Bronx, NY | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Chapin School Princeton, NJ | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| East Side House Inc Bronx, NY | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
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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 | $2,255,889 | $134,818 | $79,863 | $48,500 | 7 | $51,835 | $93,266 | $125,943 |
| 2023 | $2,213,765 | $69,669 | $136,502 | $104,750 | 16 | $108,010 | $42,677 | $119,649 |
| 2022 | $2,280,598 | $159,362 | $170,614 | $132,900 | 13 | $136,085 | $130,833 | $127,657 |
| 2021 | $2,291,850 | $250,532 | $65,853 | $35,000 | 5 | — | $199,849 | $132,462 |
| 2020 | $2,128,838 | $12,016 | $127,986 | $106,450 | 14 | — | $28,332 | $114,445 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sherrill Foundation reported a distributable amount of $126K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sherrill Foundation is led by Ann Sherrill Pyne, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ann Sherrill Pyne
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John S. Pyne Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth P. Singer
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Helen T. Harrison (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Stephen Sherrill (2020) — Vice President
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 Sherrill Foundation
How much does The Sherrill Foundation give each year?
The Sherrill Foundation gave $49K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $105K across 16 grants.
What is The Sherrill Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sherrill Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,929, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sherrill Foundation give grants?
The Sherrill Foundation gives mostly in New York: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Bronx, NY (3 grants).
Does The Sherrill Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Sherrill Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Sherrill Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sherrill Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Central Park Conservancy Inc ($25,500), Friends of the Upper East Side Historic Districts Inc ($5,000) and St Bernards School ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sherrill Foundation?
The Sherrill Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $126K (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 Sherrill Foundation's EIN?
The Sherrill Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6112730. 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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