The Sherman Family Charitable Trust
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing unrestricted program support to various charitable initiatives. Its mission reflects a commitment to community service, with a focus on supporting food banks, Jewish organizations, and cultural institutions. The foundation primarily serves organizations that address food security, cultural preservation, and human services, indicating a broad interest in enhancing community welfare. While it operates mainly within South Carolina, it also extends support to initiatives in neighboring states, demonstrating a regional commitment to philanthropy.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Small to mid-sized charities, especially local South Carolina organizations (including Jewish community groups, food banks, cultural institutions, and community service groups) seeking modest program support and the credibility of local trustees.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in South Carolina or has a clear Charleston-area presence.
- • Request aligns with unrestricted program support and modest grant sizes (low‑to‑mid single thousands).
- • Organizational mission matches previously funded areas (Jewish community organizations, food security, museums, human services).
- • Has an existing local connection or introduction to the foundation trustees or their network.
Geography
Giving in the latest year was highly concentrated in South Carolina (about 92% of dollars) with only a small share to a second state, indicating a local geographic focus.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded 18 distinct recipients in the latest year and consistently supported 13–20 different organizations each year, with 12 new recipients in 2024 and six returning recipients observed across years, showing a broad and varied recipient set for its size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows many new grantees (12 new recipients in 2024), but the funder also states it only supports preselected applicants and provides no public application route, so unfamiliar organizations are not likely to gain access without introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
