Sherman-standard Register Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing general support to various charitable causes. Its mission reflects a commitment to community development and health-related initiatives, as evidenced by its funding of organizations such as the Alzheimer's Association and local community centers. The foundation primarily serves organizations that address human services and health charities, with a notable focus on supporting local entities in its home state. Through its grantmaking, it aims to enhance the well-being of the communities it supports.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize nonprofit based in Ohio (especially the Dayton area) seeking general operating support and known within the local philanthropic network.
Good Fit
- • Located in Ohio, particularly the Dayton region.
- • Provides general operating or community-oriented programs (education, local history, health, human services).
- • Has an existing relationship or referral from a local intermediary or someone connected to trustees.
- • Asks for grants in the observed size range ($2k–$25k).
Geography
Giving in the latest year was strongly state-focused: 92% of dollars stayed in Ohio, though small awards also went to two other states; this looks like state/regional concentration rather than a national footprint.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows eight distinct, independent recipients across arts, education, health and community groups, so the recipient set is moderately diverse for the foundation's size, though dollars are concentrated among the top few grantees.
New Applicants
The tax filing and default application metadata explicitly indicate the fund supports only preselected recipients and there is no public application route; with no multi-year turnover data available, direct evidence of new-recipient entry cannot be tested, but current signals point to low likelihood for unsolicited entrants.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
