Foundations that fund organizations in Sherman, New York
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Sherman nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $23K to Sherman organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Sherman around $2,000. 3 of these funders are based in New York; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Sherman
- $23K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in NY
- 100%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Sherman organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William J Cox Memorial Fund | Clarence, NY | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Grant |
| Reginald a & Elizabeth S Lenna Fdn Inc Dba Lenna Foundation | Lakewood, NY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | General support |
| Jessie C Wilson Memorial Trust Fund | Westfield, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Donation |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Sherman, New York?
William J Cox Memorial Fund, Reginald a & Elizabeth S Lenna Fdn Inc Dba Lenna Foundation, Jessie C Wilson Memorial Trust Fund reported grants to Sherman organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Sherman. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.