Sherman Foundation
- Assets
- $21.0m
- Revenue
- $3.0m
- Investments
- $9.6m
- Employees
- 44
- Location
- Newport Beach, CA
- Founding
- 11/1952
- Data as of
- 09/2022
- EIN
- 95-2672431
Organization Overview
Sherman Foundation is located in Newport Beach, CA. The organization was established in 1952. According to its NTEE Classification (C12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 09/2022, Sherman Foundation employed 44 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sherman Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2022, Sherman Foundation generated $3.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.6% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
IN ADDITION TO THE COLLECTIONS AND EXHIBITIONS, THE LIBRARY & GARDENS HOSTS A VARIETY OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE EVENTS INCLUDING OUTDOOR SCULPTURE DISPLAYS, CONCERTS, HORTICULTURALLY THEMED DINNERS, COMMUNITY MEETINGS, EDUCATIONAL AND WELLNESS CLASSES, LECTURES, CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS, GARDEN TOURS AND FESTIVALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
SHERMAN GARDENS HAD 99,941 VISITORS. THE SHERMAN GARDENS VOLUNTEER ASSOCIATION AND DOCENTS WORKED 8,019 AND 2,663 HOURS, RESPECTIVELY.
SHERMAN LIBRARY HAD 5,030 VISITORS AND OUR STAFF ASSISTED 12,415 REQUESTS BY SERIOUS RESEARCHERS IN THEIR STUDY OF THE HISTORY OF THE PACIFIC SOUTHWEST, WHICH IS THE MAIN FOCUS OF THE LIBRARY. VOLUNTEERS WORKED OVER 266 HOURS AT THE LIBRARY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
A Scott Lafleur Exec Dir-Sl&g | 40 | $225,000 | |
Kyle Cheesborough Garden Director | 40 | $131,250 | |
Julie Pedersen Secretary | Officer | 30 | $32,550 |
Gary Pickett President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Craig Cadwalader Trustee | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 |
James Ray Trustee | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,018,674 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $194,500 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,018,674 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $403,323 |
| Investment income | $802,821 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $1,555 |
| Net Rental Income | $294,218 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $13,764 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $70,813 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $360,355 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,966,996 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,325,856 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $29,594 |
| Other employee benefits | $87,842 |
| Payroll taxes | $100,603 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $7,190 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $52,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $83,349 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $63,832 |
| Fees for services: Other | $155 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,075 |
| Office expenses | $49,250 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $462,989 |
| Travel | $38,391 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $57,805 |
| Insurance | $68,997 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,584,599 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,518 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $19,617 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $33,418 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $89,626 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $33,363 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,734,961 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $9,215,595 |
| Investments—other securities | $9,621,892 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $220,796 |
| Total assets | $20,971,786 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $148,839 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $28,724 |
| Total liabilities | $177,563 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $20,794,223 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $20,971,786 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Sherman Foundation has recieved totaling $10,950.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $8,950 |
Adams Fund Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: SUPPORTSUPPORT | $2,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership Portland, OR | $6,854,633 | $13,854,063 |
Rose Foundation For Communities And The Environment Oakland, CA | $13,720,278 | $9,215,891 |
Martis Fund Truckee, CA | $15,628,296 | $4,571,050 |
Swift Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | $66,818,197 | $1,459,109 |
Bay Area Industry Promotion Fund Oakland, CA | $19,424,290 | $5,651,706 |
Santa Monica Bay Foundation Playa Del Rey, CA | $2,169,499 | $3,100,072 |
Sherman Foundation Newport Beach, CA | $20,971,786 | $2,966,996 |
Inner City Education Family Los Angeles, CA | $28,478,454 | $2,246,800 |
Lake Tahoe Conservation Fund Tahoe City, CA | $9,891,050 | $3,551,350 |
Downtown Community Benefit District San Francisco, CA | $6,294,654 | $4,010,272 |
Living Coast Discovery Center Chula Vista, CA | $2,266,287 | $2,278,037 |
Laguna Canyon Foundation Laguna Beach, CA | $2,996,372 | $1,580,219 |