Sherman Fairchild Foundation INC — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Sherman Fairchild Foundation INC is a private foundation based in Chevy Chase, Maryland with $689.6M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$689.6Mtotal assets

1957IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

🏆 Top 5% of 11,589 tracked U.S. private foundations by total assets.

Grants Sherman Fairchild Foundation INC has awarded

40 grantees · $46.2M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

The Morgan Library & Museum $10M
Northwestern University $7.5M
University of Southern California $5M
Partnership Schools $5M
University of Miami $5M
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts $3M
The Frick Collection $1.4M
The Salvation Army Territorial Headquarters $1M
The Apollo Theater Foundation Inc $1M
Equal Justice Initiative $1M
Corporation of the Fine Arts Museums $833K
Nxthvn $750K
The Partnership for Inner City Education $500K
The Phillips Collection $300K
The Salvation Army $300K
The Salvation Army Territorial Headquarters $300K
The Salvation Army Territorial Headquarters $300K
The Salvation Army Territorial Headquarters $300K
The Metropolitan Museum of Art $250K
Lafayette College $171K
Beloit College $157K
Skidmore College $153K
Bates College $151K
Lewis and Clark College $133K
Knox College $125K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2020$35.5M
FY2021$46.1M
FY2022$58.1M
FY2023$47.2M

About Sherman Fairchild Foundation INC

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersChevy Chase, Maryland
EIN131951698
IRS ruling1957

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Sherman Fairchild Foundation INC?

Sherman Fairchild Foundation INC is a private foundation based in Chevy Chase, Maryland with $689.6M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Sherman Fairchild Foundation INC fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Sherman Fairchild Foundation INC?

Sherman Fairchild Foundation INC's EIN is 131951698. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Sherman Fairchild Foundation INC?

Private foundations like Sherman Fairchild Foundation INC typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Sherman Fairchild Foundation INC. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.