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Sherman Foundation

Public charity990-T FY2023
Environment · NEWPORT BEACH, CA · EIN 95-2672431

About

The mission of sherman foundation is the operation of sherman library & gardens located in corona DEL MAR, CA. The mission of sherman library & gardens is to provide the public an oasis of inspiration, education and appreciation of regional history, horticulture and the arts. Sherman gardens features an extensive botanical collection that spans the globe, ranging from plant life of the desert to exotic vegetation of tropical climes. Sherman library is a historical research library specializing in the history of the pacific southwest, as well as home to a collection of california impressionist art.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Environment
Employees
47
Volunteers
125

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2023-09-30
Revenue
$5.3M
Expenses
$3.4M
Assets
$22.8M
Liabilities
$154K

Financial history

$5.3M$2.6M$0
2223
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2023: $5.3M
SHERMAN FOUNDATION
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Address

4000 Macarthur BLVD STE 105
Newport Beach, CA, 92660-251

Governance

Voting board members8
Independent members6
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Fundraising activity (Schedule G)

Uses professional fundraisersYes
Gross fundraising receipts$2.6M
Net to org$2.5M
Retained by contractors$87K
ChannelsMail · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation
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