Howard B. Sherman

Through strategic grantmaking, partnerships, and advocacy, we seek to create lasting opportunities for individuals, families, and non-profits to thrive.

Honoring a Legacy of Generosity and Impact

Mission

Our foundation is committed to sustaining both the secular and Jewish values that Howard Sherman embraced and supported in his lifetime.

Our foundation is committed to empowering underserved and underprivileged communities by expanding access and advancing healthcare equity, supporting Jewish causes that promote justice and resilience, and those organizations that provide resources for community well-being.

Through strategic grantmaking, partnerships, and advocacy, we seek to create lasting opportunities for individuals, families, and non-profits to thrive.

About Us

The Howard B. Sherman Foundation was established in 2025, by Howard Sherman; a man whose generosity knew no bounds and whose spirit uplifted all who knew him. He never met a stranger and welcomed everybody with warmth and compassion. When Howard met the love of his life, Leigh, they off on many adventures creating a lifetime of memories around the globe. Howard's lasting legacy will be that made a great impact, an indelible imprint on those whose life touched.

His unwavering commitment to philanthropy was not just an act of giving — it was a reflection of his deep belief in the power of kindness, community and simply making this world a better place. A devoted husband, father, and friend, he lived his life guided by the values of tikkun olam, repairing the world, and left an indelible mark on all the lives he touched.

Though pancreatic cancer took him from us far too soon, his legacy of love, leadership, and compassion endures. The Howard B. Sherman Foundation serves as a testament to his vision, ensuring that his passion for making the world a better place continues to inspire and uplift generations to come.

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ALL GRANTS FOR 2026 ARE DUE BY DECEMBER 31ST, 2025.

Application Process

All applicants are required to supply all required information on the application form via our website. The foundation will notify you if additional information is required for your grant application package.

These applications must be delivered electronically to the foundation by December 31st, 2025. No late applications will be accepted.

Applicants will be notified about the results of their application by January 31, 2026.

You will receive an email confirming the receipt of your application immediately upon receipt.

Types of Grants Made by the Foundation

The foundation makes grants to qualified charitable organizations and will make its grants in the following forms as appropriate for the project proposal and the project timeline. Be specific about the form of grant you are requesting.

One-time grants, which are single-year grants for a specific purpose;
Multiyear grants, which are commitments for funding to be paid in increments over a period no longer than three years;
Start-up program grants; and

Grants That the Foundation Will Not Make

The foundation will not make the following types of grants. Any request for funding for these purposes will be denied:

Grants to international organizations that do not have a qualified domestic 501(c)(3) representative;
Grants to private foundations (other than operating foundations);
Grants for dinners, balls, or other ticketed events;
Grants for political purposes
Grants for lobbying activities.

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