Trust Uw Peter Burum Sherry

Private foundation · Grantmaker Atlanta, GA EIN: 58-6215774

Trust Uw Peter Burum Sherry is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

Trust Uw Peter Burum Sherry at a glance

Total assets
$957,435
+5.3% vs 2023
Revenue (2024)
$65,909
-24.0% vs 2023
Net investment income (2024)
$48,017
-33.3% vs 2023
Expenses (2024)
$17,892
+21.5% vs 2023
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.

How to apply to Trust Uw Peter Burum Sherry

Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to Apply

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.

Contact

Mailing address: 1327 Peachtree Street Ne 103, Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone: (404) 307-0522

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Trust Uw Peter Burum Sherry funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

13 grants across all recorded years

12<$50K$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 13 (92%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2020 grantees listed were based in Atlanta and Rome, Georgia, and Penland and Highlands, North Carolina. The foundation is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Cities

AtlantaHighlandsBakersvilleBostonRomeWashington

How Trust Uw Peter Burum Sherry gives

  • In 2022 it paid out 5% 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

$0$100K$200K$300K13 grants2020 0 grants2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 0 grants2024

In 2020 it made 13 grants totaling $215K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Wadham College Oxford University Response to emergency appeal. See attached grant expenditure agreement for details.$200,000
Penland School of Craft Bakersville, NCAnnual Fund$5,000
Trees Atlanta Atlanta, GAAnnual Fund 2018/2019$5,000
Georgia Trust for Historical Preservation Atlanta, GAContribution to Further Mission$1,000
The Bascom Highlands, NCAnnual Support 2020$1,000
The Foundation for Religious Liberty Washington, DCGeneral Gifting to Support Mission$500
Darlington School Rome, GAGeneral Contribution$500
Georgia CASA Atlanta, GAGeneral Contribution$250
Georgia Justice Project Atlanta, GAGeneral Contribution$250
The Wren's Nest Atlanta, GAGeneral Contribution$250
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2024$957,435$65,909$17,892———$48,017$84,742
2023$909,418$86,723$14,726———$71,997$73,208
2022$837,421$588$27,578——$3,214—$67,219
2021$864,411$43,696$16,239——$15$27,472$76,142
2020$836,954$110,225$235,172$214,50013—$77,085$62,081

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Trust Uw Peter Burum Sherry reported a distributable amount of $85K 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

The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2020 giving included organizations whose stated missions span craft education, urban forestry, visual arts, education, criminal justice representation and reentry, and local heritage preservation. For example, Penland School of Craft describes itself as an international center for craft education, while Trees Atlanta says it protects and improves Atlanta’s urban forest. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.

Grantmaking

The 2024 filing reports no grants. Earlier listed grants include six awards in 2020, totaling $12,000: Penland School of Craft received $5,000; Trees Atlanta Inc received $5,000; The Bascom Corporation received $1,000; Darlington School Inc received $500; Georgia Justice Project Inc received $250; and Highlands Historical Society Inc received $250.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

George H Lanier is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.

Trust Uw Peter Burum Sherry is led by George H. Lanier, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • George H. Lanier

    Trustee

    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 Trust Uw Peter Burum Sherry

How large is Trust Uw Peter Burum Sherry?

Trust Uw Peter Burum Sherry reported $957K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $66K.

What does Trust Uw Peter Burum Sherry fund?

The available information does not state the foundation’s own mission. Its 2020 giving included organizations whose stated missions span craft education, urban forestry, visual arts, education, criminal justice representation and reentry, and local heritage preservation. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Trust Uw Peter Burum Sherry?

The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

Where does Trust Uw Peter Burum Sherry make grants?

The 2020 grantees listed were based in Atlanta and Rome, Georgia, and Penland and Highlands, North Carolina. The foundation is based in Atlanta, Georgia.

How much is Trust Uw Peter Burum Sherry required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Trust Uw Peter Burum Sherry reported a distributable amount of $85K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Trust Uw Peter Burum Sherry's EIN?

Trust Uw Peter Burum Sherry's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6215774. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Does Trust Uw Peter Burum Sherry accept unsolicited proposals?

No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

Data update history

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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