Private foundation · EIN 34-6505996 · Brooklyn, Ohio

Henry a Sherwin Fund a

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $130K total, median $33K. 60% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$130K
Median grant
$33K
Stays in OH
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.4M

Grants paid in 2025

5 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Denison UniversityGranville, OHGeneral operating$33K
YMCA of Greater ClevelandCleveland, OHProvide educational, health$33K
National Board of Young MensChicago, ILGeneral use for promotion$33K
Ministers & Missionaries BenefitNew York, NYProvide for missionary work$16K
Young Womens Christian Association of ClCleveland, OHProvide support for local$16K

By state: Ohio 3 · Illinois 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Henry a Sherwin Fund a is a private grantmaking foundation in Brooklyn, Ohio, administered in care of Keybank National Association, tax-exempt since 1971. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Henry a Sherwin Fund a accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Henry a Sherwin Fund a give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $130K across 5 grants, a median of $33K.

Where does Henry a Sherwin Fund a give?

Ohio (3 grants), Illinois (1 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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