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Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc

Jamestown, New York  ·  EIN 166030502  ·  Private foundation

Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc is a New York-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $1.9M in annual giving against $11.1M in assets. This page documents the 374 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$1.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$11.1M
Total assets
374
Grants tracked
2023
Most recent grant

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.

Arts & CultureCommunity ImprovementDomestic ViolenceEarly Childhood EducationHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessLibraries & LiteracyYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, homeless population, youth pop.

childrenfamilieshomeless populationyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Chaut Lake & Watershed Mgmt Alliance
CLWMA WAS PASS-THROUGH FOR JEFFERSON PROJ.2023 LAKE & WATERSHED PROJECTSDIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS
Jamestown, NY$768K2023
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts
DIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTSMASTER PLAN RENOVATIONSOPERATING SUPPORT
Jamestown, NY$656K2018
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts
MASTER PLAN RENOVATIONSDISCRETIONARY GRANTSOPERATIONAL SUPPORT
Jamestown, NY$590K2017
Chaut Lake & Watershed Mgmt Alliance
2020 LAKE & WATERSHED PROJECTSUPDATE OF MULTI-CRITERIA ANALYSIS TOOLDIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS
Jamestown, NY$340K2020
Chaut Lake & Watershed Mgmt Alliance
5 YEAR IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGYDIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS2018 LAKE PROJECTS/FUTURE FUNDING DEV
Jamestown, NY$323K2018
Reg Lenna Center for the Arts
NEW THEATER SEATSOPERATING SUPPORTDIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS
Jamestown, NY$283K2023
Jamestown Community College
ARTS & SCIENCE BLDG. RENOVATIONSRENOVATIONS FOR MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Jamestown, NY$275K2020
Jamestown Community College
Arts & Science Bldg Revnovations
Jamestown, NY$275K2017
Chaut Lake & Watershed Mgmt Alliance
2022 LAKE & WATERSHED PROJECTSDIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS
Jamestown, NY$266K2022
Jamestown Center City Development Corp
THEZONEDIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS
Jamestown, NY$252K2023
United Way of Southern Chaut Co
2020 CAMPAIGNCC COMMUNITY RESPONSE FUND: COVID-19DIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS
Jamestown, NY$236K2020
Chautauqua Institution
BELLINGER HALL RENOVATION PROJECTANNUAL FUND DRIVEDIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS
Chautauqua, NY$224K2023
Chautauqua Institution
BELLINGER HALL RENOVATION PROJECTANNUAL FUND DRIVEDIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS
Chautauqua, NY$218K2022
Jamestown Community College Foundation
10,000 MANIACS ARCHIVAL INVENTORY PROJECTWORKFORCE READINESS PROGRAMDIRECTOR/STAFF UNRESTRICTED GRANTS
Jamestown, NY$216K2022
Chautauqua Institution
AMPHITHERTER RENOVATIONSANNUAL FUND DRIVEDISCRETIONARY GRANT
Chautauqua, NY$202K2017

Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$2.2M
2018$2.4M
2020$1.9M
2022$2.3M
2023$3.0M

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:

“See the following web address http://www.chautauquagrants.org/”

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. Recent recipients include Chaut Lake & Watershed Mgmt Alliance, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts, Reg Lenna Center for the Arts. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc give in grants?
Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc reported $1.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). 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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About this profile. This page is built from Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.