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Sherman Fairchild Foundation Inc: 88 grants to organizations, $48.3 million (tax year ended December 2024)
Sherman Fairchild Foundation Inc, a private foundation in Chevy Chase, MD, paid 88 grants to organizations totaling $48,329,343 in its tax year ended December 2024, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on November 17, 2025. The largest was $10,000,000 to Union Theological Seminary in New York, NY for burke library renovations.
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- EIN
- 131951698
- Based in
- Chevy Chase, MD
- Assets
- $1,092,089,078
- Grants paid
- $48,329,343
- Tax year ended
- December 2024
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed November 17, 2025, IRS object ID 202513219349108701. It reported $48,329,343 in grants paid; 88 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Theological Seminary | New York, NY | Burke Library Renovations | Education | $10,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Cryoelectron Microscopy Advancement | Recreation and sports | $7,500,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The New 42ND Street Inc | New York, NY | General Support FY24-27 | Arts, culture and humanities | $5,750,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bard College | Annandaleonhudson, NY | Two Micro College Endowed Chairs | Education | $5,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Worcester Art Museum | Worcester, MA | Conservation and Collections Care | Arts, culture and humanities | $5,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Equal Justice Initiative | Montgomery, AL | General Support | Civil rights, social action and advocacy | $2,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Yale Divinity School | New Haven, CT | Living Village Residential Complex | $2,000,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Corporation of the Fine Arts Museums | San Francisco, CA | General Support | Arts, culture and humanities | $1,500,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Apollo Theater Foundation Inc | New York, NY | Multi-Year Program Support | Arts, culture and humanities | $1,000,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| NXTHVN | New Haven, CT | Arts, Entrepreneurship and Community | Arts, culture and humanities | $750,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Salvation Army of Greater New York Division | New York, NY | General Support | $700,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Boys' Club of New York Inc | New York, NY | General Support | Youth development | $500,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Salvation Army Mass Division | Canton, MA | Emergency Services | $300,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Salvation Army Miami | Miami, FL | Emergency Services | $300,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Salvation Army National Capital Area Command | Washington, DC | Emergency Services | $300,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Salvation Army North & Central Ill Division | Chicago, IL | Emergency Services | $300,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Salvation Army of Greater Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Emergency Services | $300,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Salvation Army of Greater New York Division | New York, NY | Emergency Services | $300,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | Discretionary Support | Arts, culture and humanities | $250,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Purchase College Foundation | Purchase, NY | Arts & Technology Program | Education | $206,285 | apps.irs.gov |
| Shepherd University Foundation Inc | Shepherstown, WV | Arts & Technology Program | Education | $204,128 | apps.irs.gov |
| Clark University | Worcester, MA | Arts & Technology Program | Education | $193,602 | apps.irs.gov |
| College for Creative Studies | Detroit, MI | Arts & Technology Program | Education | $167,715 | apps.irs.gov |
| Hamline University | St Paul, MN | Arts & Technology Program | $166,980 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Henry Gallery Association Inc | Seattle, WA | Museum Conservation Program | Arts, culture and humanities | $125,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Juniata College | Huntingdon, PA | SEP Phase XVI | Education | $125,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Museo de Arte de Puerto Rico Inc | San Juan, PR | Museum Conservation Program | Arts, culture and humanities | $125,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Oakland Museum of California | Oakland, CA | Museum Conservation Program | Arts, culture and humanities | $125,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Shelburne Museum Inc | Shelburne, VT | Museum Conservation Program | Arts, culture and humanities | $125,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Chrysler Museum Inc | Norfolk, VA | Museum Conservation Program | Arts, culture and humanities | $125,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Willamette University | Salem, OR | SEP Phase XVI | Education | $125,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Laguardia Community College | Long Island City, NY | SEP Phase XVI | $124,894 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lewis and Clark College | Portland, OR | A&T Phase VI | Education | $122,839 | apps.irs.gov |
| Rollins College | Winter Park, FL | SEP Phase XVI | Education | $122,600 | apps.irs.gov |
| Queens College Foundation Inc | Flushing, NY | Summer Stipend Program | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lake Forest College | Lake Forest, IL | Summer Stipend Program | Education | $99,990 | apps.irs.gov |
| Allegheny College | Meadville, PA | Summer Stipend Program | Education | $99,975 | apps.irs.gov |
| University of Portland | Portland, OR | Summer Stipend Program | Education | $99,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Susquehanna University | Selinsgrove, PA | Summer Stipend Program | Education | $97,460 | apps.irs.gov |
| Gustavus Adophus College | Saint Peter, MN | Summer Stipend Program | $97,248 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Medgar Evers Educational Foundation Inc | Brooklyn, NY | SEP Phase XVI | $94,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Beloit College | Beloit, WI | A&T Phase VI | Education | $93,074 | apps.irs.gov |
| Cornell College | Mt Vernon, IA | SEP Phase XVI | Education | $83,250 | apps.irs.gov |
| Portland Art Museum | Portland, OR | Museum Conservation Program | Arts, culture and humanities | $80,847 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lafayette College | Easton, PA | A&T Phase VI | Education | $64,700 | apps.irs.gov |
| Brooklyn Rail Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General Support | Arts, culture and humanities | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Danbury Hospital & New Milford Hospital Found | Danbury, CT | Western CT Home Care | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fathers Support Center St Louis | St Louis, MO | Support for children | Human services | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Friends of Catherine and Channel Lakes | Chicago, IL | Reduce Eurasian Water Milfoil | Environment | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Grey Bull Rescue Foundation Corp | Tampa, FL | Rescue from Warzones & Natural Dis. | Public safety, disaster preparedness and relief | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Irwin A and Robert D Goodman Community Center Inc | Madison, WI | Strengthen lives and secure futures | Human services | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Laguardia High School Parents Association | New York, NY | Drama Studio | Arts, culture and humanities | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Mujeres Unidas En Justicia Ed Y Reforma Inc | Florida City, FL | Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Ctr. | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Quantum House Inc | Mangonia Park, FL | Washer/Dryer replacement | Health care | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| St Ann's Episcopal Church | Kennebunkport, ME | Seawall construction | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Woolly Mammoth Theatre Co | Washington, DC | General Support | Arts, culture and humanities | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bates College | Lewiston, ME | A&T Phase VI | $44,800 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Berea College | Berea, KY | Summer Stipend Program | Education | $40,956 | apps.irs.gov |
| Homeless Children's Playtime Project | Washington, DC | General Support | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Project Hood Communities | Chicago, IL | General Support | Community improvement and capacity building | $40,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | Silver Spring, MD | Youth Violence Intervention Program | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Richmond Ballet | Richmond, VA | General Support | Arts, culture and humanities | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Soar 365 | Richmond, VA | Life Fulfilling Opportunites for Disabled | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Bank Street College of Education | New York, NY | Bank Street Graduate School | Education | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Blackstar Organization | Los Angeles, CA | LA Youth Soccer | Recreation and sports | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Conspraire Inc | Austin, TX | Considering Matthew Shepard | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Denison University | Granville, OH | Dale & Tina Knobel Scholarship Fund | Education | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Friends of Montgomery Count Animals Inc | Germantown, MD | Cat Welfare | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Gateway Community Development Corp | N Brentwood, MD | Studio Lab | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Harlem Lacrosse & Leadership Corp | New York, NY | Summer Day Camp | Recreation and sports | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Harlem School of the Arts Inc | New York, NY | Empowering Youth through Arts | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Living Grace Canine Ranch | Georgetown, TX | Outdoor Improvements | Animal-related | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| National Black Theatre Workshop Inc | New York, NY | 57th Season | Arts, culture and humanities | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Ransom Everglades School Inc | Miami, FL | Financial Aid | Education | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Round House Theatre | Bethesda, MD | General Support | Arts, culture and humanities | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Share Our Strength | Washington, DC | No Kid Hungry | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St John's Church Norwood Parish | Chevy Chase, MD | General Support | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Swim With Mike Foundation | Pasadena, CA | Physically challenged athletic scholarships | Education | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Brotherhood Siser Sol Inc | New York, NY | Afterschool Program | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| USA Hockey Foundation | Colorado Springs, CO | DEI Program | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | Kid Watch Program | Education | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Williamson County Childrens Advocacy Center Inc | Georgetown, TX | WCCAC Website overhaul | Crime and legal-related | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Its A She Thing Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Empowerment Project | Human services | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Phillips Collection | Washington, DC | Gallery 103 revamp | Arts, culture and humanities | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Apex for Youth | New York, NY | General Support | Community improvement and capacity building | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| George Washington U Museum & Textile Museum | Washington, DC | Centennial Year Support | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| George Washington University | Washington, DC | U-World USMLE-2 | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lawyers for Children | New York, NY | General Support | Crime and legal-related | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Education | $17,070,574 |
| Arts, culture and humanities | $15,205,847 |
| Recreation and sports | $7,550,000 |
| Civil rights, social action and advocacy | $2,000,000 |
| Youth development | $500,000 |
| Human services | $120,000 |
| Community improvement and capacity building | $55,000 |
| Environment | $50,000 |
States funded
| Recipient state | Granted |
|---|---|
| New York | $24,300,179 |
| Illinois | $7,989,990 |
| Massachusetts | $5,493,602 |
| Connecticut | $2,800,000 |
| Alabama | $2,000,000 |
| California | $1,700,000 |
| Florida | $597,600 |
| District of Columbia | $465,000 |
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Updated November 17, 2025. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.