The Sherwood Foundation
Omaha, Nebraska · EIN 470824755 · Private foundation
The Sherwood Foundation is a private foundation based in Omaha, Nebraska. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $296.3M in giving and $977.8M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 3,565 individual grants from this funder — $1.24B awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for adult education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Sherwood Foundation funds
The Sherwood Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, hispanic communities, homeless population, immigrants & refugees, indigenous.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Riverfront Trust RIVERFRONT REVITALIZATION PLAN | Omaha, NE | $50.3M | 2018 |
| Omaha Community Foundation FRONT PORCH INVESTMENTS | Omaha, NE | $31.0M | 2022 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation NEXT PROJECT - CAPITAL/CONSTRUCTION FUND | Lincoln, NE | $25.2M | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from The Sherwood Foundation
The Sherwood Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at sherwoodfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Sherwood Foundation
- Does The Sherwood Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Sherwood Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Sherwood Foundation fund?
- The Sherwood Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Downtown Riverfront Trust, Omaha Community Foundation, University of Nebraska Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Sherwood Foundation give in grants?
- The Sherwood Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $296.3M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.24B over 3,565 grants.
- Where is The Sherwood Foundation located?
- The Sherwood Foundation is based in Omaha, Nebraska. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 470824755.
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