Bill and Susan Sherrard Foundation Grant

Bill and Susan Sherrard Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Bill and Susan Sherrard Foundation
Amount: US $5,000 - US $40,000
Last Updated: September 01, 2025

Summary

The Bill and Susan Sherrard Foundation, established in 2001, focuses on enhancing the lives of residents in Henry County, Illinois. It provides grants primarily for educational assistance, historic preservation, religious purposes, and nursing home care. The foundation carries forward the legacy of Bill and Susan, who were dedicated to charitable causes and community support. By funding diverse programs in arts, education, health, and human services, the foundation continues to make a significant impact in the local community.

Overview

About the Foundation The Bill and Susan Sherrard Foundation was established by William S. Sherrard in 2001. Bill and Susan Sherrard were quiet people with a humble attitude, who never sought praise or recognition for their charitable activities. However, Bill and Susan’s benevolence is not something to ignore when describing their character. Bill loved farming and harness racing, and Susan was a teacher. Bill was also very passionate about history and preservation of artifacts. He showed this through countless hours of volunteering at the Geneseo Historical Museum. During their lives, Bill and Susan donated an elevator to the Geneseo Historical Museum and a grandstand cover at the Henry County Fair Grounds. Today, the Sherrard Foundation continues to provide resources to a multitude of organizations in Geneseo, Illinois that would not be the same without their generosity. Mission The Bill and Susan Sherrard Foundation awards grants to a variety of charitable causes, primarily for the benefit of the residents of Henry County, Illinois, with a focus on educational assistance to students from Henry County, historic preservation/education purposes, religious purposes specifically for the benefit of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod and nursing home care for the needy. Program areas Arts, culture, and humanities Education Health Human services Religion Program limitations At the request of the grantor, the foundation has a practice of primarily supporting organizations that provide educational assistance to students from Henry County, Illinois, historic preservation/education purposes, religious purposes (specifically for the benefit of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod), and nursing home care for the needy.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Geographic limitations: At the request of the grantor, the foundation has a practice of primarily supporting charitable organizations that operate in or benefit the residents of Henry County, Illinois.