The Bobby Sherman Volunteer EMT Foundation concentrates its giving locally in Los Angeles, with a heavy emphasis on family-affiliated children's philanthropy and sports-related community organizations. A large share of its funds flow to the Brigitte & Bobby Sherman Children’s/Foundation entities (multiple repeat grants), while the remainder supports local sports and entertainment nonprofits that advance community activities. The foundation appears to operate as a vehicle for the Sherman family’s charitable priorities, prioritizing a small set of recurring grantees over broad public grantmaking.
Concentrated, few but large grants with multiple repeat awards to affiliated family foundations and a small number of local sports/community grantees.
The Bobby Sherman Volunteer Emt Foundation’s largest recent award was $187,465 to the Los Angeles Sports Foundation in 2023 to advance and promote the activities of the foundation. That grant sits alongside a repeated pattern of support for the Brigitte & Bobby Sherman Children’s Foundation entities, which appear multiple times in the recent grants list at $150,000, $100,000, and other levels. The grant record suggests a foundation that gives through a small circle of closely connected organizations rather than through a broad open call. Its recent awards also show a mix of local community organizations and health-related nonprofits, including Los Angeles-based groups and national charities. Several grants are described with the same operational purpose, “advance and promote the activities of the foundation,” which indicates support tied to the foundation’s own program and outreach work. The overall pattern points to recurring family-affiliated philanthropy, with Los Angeles as the main center of activity and a recurring emphasis on organizations linked to sports, entertainment, and children’s causes.
Family-run children’s philanthropy is a central thread in the recent grants. In 2025, the foundation gave $75,094 to Brigitte and Bobby Sherman Children, and it also awarded $30,000 to Brigitte and Bobby Sherman Foundati, both with the same stated purpose of advancing and promoting the foundation’s activities. Local sports and recreation are another clear area. The foundation gave $187,465 to Los Angeles Sports Foundation and $20,000 to Los Angeles Rams Foundation, showing repeated support for sports-oriented community organizations in Southern California. Health and human services also appear in the grant list. Awards include $20,000 to Cure Sma, $10,600 to National Ms Society, $10,420 to Lupus Research Alliance, and $10,300 to National Alliance on Mental Illness. The foundation also supported Illumination Foundation with a $10,000 grant in 2025.
Typical grants cluster around a median of $20,000, with a lower quartile of $10,250 and an upper quartile of $100,000. The 2023 and 2025 records show repeated support to the same family-affiliated organizations, which points to recurring relationships rather than one-off giving. The foundation is not an individual-giving vehicle and does not make program-related investments, so its activity is expressed through grants. Many awards use the same purpose language, “advance and promote the activities of the foundation,” suggesting operating or promotional support tied to recipient organizations.
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$441K
Most grants fall between $10K and $100K, with a median of $20K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$20K
75th Percentile
$100K
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Notable grantees: Brigitte & Bobby Sherman Childrens Foundation, Brigitte and Bobby Sherman Children, Los Angeles Sports Foundation, Los Angeles Sports Entertainment Co
Giving is heavily concentrated in California, which accounts for 74% of grants and is also the top state by grant count. Recent recipient cities include Los Angeles, Woodland Hills, Agoura Hills, Torrance, and Anaheim. The foundation also makes some grants beyond California, including recipients in Elk Grove Village, Illinois; New York, New York; Arlington, Virginia; Memphis, Tennessee; and Triangle, Virginia. All recent grants in the dataset go to U.S. recipients.
The recent grant list shows three main areas: family-run children’s philanthropy through Brigitte and Bobby Sherman Children-related entities, local Los Angeles sports and recreation, and health or human services groups such as Cure Sma, National Ms Society, Lupus Research Alliance, National Alliance on Mental Illness, and Illumination Foundation.
The grant-size distribution centers on a median of $20,000, with p25 at $10,250 and p75 at $100,000. The recent list includes both smaller awards around $5,150 to $10,000 and larger awards at $100,000 and above.
Yes. California accounts for 74% of grants, and it is the top state by grant count. Recent California recipients include organizations in Los Angeles, Woodland Hills, Agoura Hills, Torrance, and Anaheim.
The pattern is recurring. The same family-affiliated children’s organizations appear multiple times across 2023 and 2025, and several recipient organizations receive more than one grant amount in the recent list.
Many grants are described with the purpose “advance and promote the activities of the foundation.” That wording appears across family-affiliated organizations, sports groups, and some community nonprofits, indicating support tied to organizational activity, promotion, or operations.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT CO | LOS ANGELES, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| BRIGITTE AND BOBBY SHERMAN CHILDREN | LOS ANGELES, CA | $75,094 | 2025 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| BRIGITTE AND BOBBY SHERMAN FOUNDATI | LOS ANGELES, CA | $30,000 | 2025 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| FERRAGAMO FOUNDATION | ANAHEIM, CA | $30,000 | 2025 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| COMMUNITY PARTNERS | LOS ANGELES, CA | $20,000 | 2025 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| LOS ANGELES RAMS FOUNDATION | AGOURA HILLS, CA | $20,000 | 2025 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| FOUR RINGS MONTANA FAMILY FOUNDATIO | TORRANCE, CA | $20,000 | 2025 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| ILLUMINATION FOUNDATION | LOS ANGELES, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| SAINT JUDES CHILDREN RESEARCH HOSPI | MEMPHIS, TN | $10,000 | 2025 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| NATIONAL MULTIPLE SOCIETY | LOS ANGELES, CA | $10,000 | 2025 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| BRIGITTE AND BOBBYSHERMAN CHILDREN' | LOS ANGELES, CA | $200,000 | 2024 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| BRIGITTE AND BOBBYSHERMAN CHILDREN' | LOS ANGELES, CA | $150,000 | 2024 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| BRIGITTE AND BOBBYSHERMAN CHILDREN' | LOS ANGELES, CA | $100,000 | 2024 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| BRIGITTE AND BOBBYSHERMAN CHILDREN' | LOS ANGELES, CA | $100,000 | 2024 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| BRIGITTE AND BOBBY SHERMAN CHILDREN | Los Angeles, CA | $100,000 | 2024 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| BRIGITTE AND BOBBYSHERMAN CHILDREN' | LOS ANGELES, CA | $100,000 | 2024 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| BRIGITTE AND BOBBYSHERMAN CHILDREN' | LOS ANGELES, CA | $100,000 | 2024 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| The Elvis Presley Charitable Founda | Memphis, TN | $50,000 | 2024 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| FAMILY HOUSING ORG | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $50,000 | 2024 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| BRIGITTE AND BOBBYSHERMAN CHILDREN' | LOS ANGELES, CA | $50,000 | 2024 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| FERRAGAMO FOUNDATION | ANAHEIM, CA | $40,000 | 2024 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| CHILDRENS HEALTH DEFENSE CA CHAPTER | Franklin Lakes, NJ | $36,050 | 2024 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| THE FERRAGAMO FOUNDATION | ANAHEIM, CA | $30,000 | 2024 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| HOPE THE MISSION | MISSION HILLS, CA | $30,000 | 2024 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| BRIGITTE AND BOBBY SHERMAN CHILDREN | Los Angeles, CA | $25,000 | 2024 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| Leuzinger High School | LOS ANGELES, CA | $20,300 | 2024 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| REBECCA BENDER INITIATIVE | LOS ANGELES, CA | $20,000 | 2024 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| LOS ANGELES SPORTS | LOS ANGELES, CA | $20,000 | 2024 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| CHILD HELP | Scottsdale, AZ | $20,000 | 2024 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| COMMUNITY PARTNERS FBO CARS | LOS ANGELES, CA | $10,000 | 2024 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| PROTECTION OF THE EDUCATIIONAL RIGH | NEWBURY PARK, CA | $10,000 | 2024 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| LUPUS RESEARCHORG | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2024 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| NATL MS SOCIETY | LOS ANGELES, CA | $10,000 | 2024 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| CHILDRENS HOSPITAL | Los Angeles, CA | $10,000 | 2024 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| SIERRA CANYON FUND | CHATSWORTH, CA | $10,000 | 2024 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| ST JUDE CHILDRENS RESEARCH HOSPITAL | MEMPHIS, TN | $10,000 | 2024 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| CATERINAS CLUB | Anaheim, CA | $10,000 | 2024 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| ASPCA | NEW YOURK, NY | $10,000 | 2024 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| UNITY ICE ACADEMY | Lakewood, CA | $5,192 | 2024 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| FLINTRITGE SACREt HEART ACADEMY | LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, CA | $5,000 | 2024 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| THE DOVE PROJECT | LOS ANGELES, CA | $5,000 | 2024 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| THE MICHAEL'S DAUGHTER FOUNDATION | Santa Clarita, CA | $5,000 | 2024 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| CHILDHELP | Scottsdale, AZ | $2,500 | 2024 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| CHILDHELP | Scottsdale, AZ | $2,500 | 2024 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| CHILDHELP | Scottsdale, AZ | $2,500 | 2024 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| DISNEYLAND | ANAHEIM, CA | $2,152 | 2024 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| CHILDHELP | Scottsdale, AZ | $2,000 | 2024 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| CHILDHELP | Scottsdale, AZ | $2,000 | 2024 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| THE ART BOX ACADEMY | ROLLING HILLS ESTATE, CA | $1,975 | 2024 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
| CATERINA'S CLUB | Anaheim, CA | $300 | 2024 | ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION |
LOS ANGELES SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT CO
$100,000ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION
BRIGITTE AND BOBBY SHERMAN CHILDREN
$75,094ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION
BRIGITTE AND BOBBY SHERMAN FOUNDATI
$30,000ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION
FERRAGAMO FOUNDATION
$30,000ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION
ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION
FOUR RINGS MONTANA FAMILY FOUNDATIO
$20,000ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION
ILLUMINATION FOUNDATION
$10,000ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION
ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION
NATIONAL MULTIPLE SOCIETY
$10,000ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION
BRIGITTE AND BOBBYSHERMAN CHILDREN'
$200,000ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION
BRIGITTE AND BOBBYSHERMAN CHILDREN'
$150,000ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION
BRIGITTE AND BOBBYSHERMAN CHILDREN'
$100,000ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION
BRIGITTE AND BOBBYSHERMAN CHILDREN'
$100,000ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION
BRIGITTE AND BOBBY SHERMAN CHILDREN
$100,000ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION
BRIGITTE AND BOBBYSHERMAN CHILDREN'
$100,000ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION
BRIGITTE AND BOBBYSHERMAN CHILDREN'
$100,000ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION
The Elvis Presley Charitable Founda
$50,000ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION
FAMILY HOUSING ORG
$50,000ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION
BRIGITTE AND BOBBYSHERMAN CHILDREN'
$50,000ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION
FERRAGAMO FOUNDATION
$40,000ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION
CHILDRENS HEALTH DEFENSE CA CHAPTER
$36,050ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION
THE FERRAGAMO FOUNDATION
$30,000ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION
BRIGITTE AND BOBBY SHERMAN CHILDREN
$25,000ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION
Leuzinger High School
$20,300ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION
ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION
LOS ANGELES SPORTS
$20,000ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION
CHILD HELP
$20,000ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION
ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION
PROTECTION OF THE EDUCATIIONAL RIGH
$10,000ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION
LUPUS RESEARCHORG
$10,000ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION
NATL MS SOCIETY
$10,000ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION
CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
$10,000ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION
SIERRA CANYON FUND
$10,000ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION
ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION
UNITY ICE ACADEMY
$5,192ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION
FLINTRITGE SACREt HEART ACADEMY
$5,000ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION
THE DOVE PROJECT
$5,000ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION
THE MICHAEL'S DAUGHTER FOUNDATION
$5,000ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION
DISNEYLAND
$2,152ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION
THE ART BOX ACADEMY
$1,975ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION