Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc
Jamestown, New York · EIN 166030502 · Private foundation
Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc is a New York-based grantmaker. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $2.3M in giving and $11.2M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 374 grants for Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc funds
Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, community improvement, domestic violence, early childhood education, higher education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, homeless population, youth pop.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaut Lake & Watershed Mgmt Alliance CLWMA WAS PASS-THROUGH FOR JEFFERSON PROJ.2023 LAKE & WATERSHED PROJECTSDIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS | Jamestown, NY | $768K | 2023 |
| Reg Lenna Center for the Arts DIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTSMASTER PLAN RENOVATIONSOPERATING SUPPORT | Jamestown, NY | $656K | 2018 |
| Reg Lenna Center for the Arts MASTER PLAN RENOVATIONSDISCRETIONARY GRANTSOPERATIONAL SUPPORT | Jamestown, NY | $590K | 2017 |
How to apply for funding from Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc
From Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at rcsheldonfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc
- Does Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
- Yes — Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc fund?
- Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Chaut Lake & Watershed Mgmt Alliance, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc give in grants?
- Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $2.3M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.8M over 374 grants.
- Where is Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc located?
- Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc is based in Jamestown, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 166030502.
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