Sheller Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
GrantBay analyzes IRS Form 990-PF data to help grant seekers find fit funders like Sheller Family Foundation. Data shown is extracted from Form 990-PF filings.
EIN: 23-3102577
Foundation Overview
Based in Philadelphia, PA, Sheller Family Foundation has awarded 193 grants totaling $7,207,337 to organizations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and 5 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $50 to $410,000, with a median award of $3,000.
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
6 of 17 recipients (35%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
86% of all grants are concentrated in Pennsylvania, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Pennsylvania, funding concentrates in Philadelphia (90%), Miquon (5%), Phoenixville (2%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 123% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (60%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Sheller Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sandbox | $300 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Congregation Rodeph Shalom | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Drexel Univ Thomas Kline School Of Law | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Drexel University | $200,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Esperanza - Artistas Y Msicos Latinoamericanos (Amla) | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | $1,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Moore College Of Art And Design | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Sipport | 2024 |
| Mural Arts | $150,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Pathway To Housing Pa | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Pha - Philly Seeds | $3,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Redi Inc | $150 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Salvation Army | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Temple University | $370,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Thomas Jefferson Univ | $400,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Three Valleys Community Foundation | $1,050 | Pleaseanton, CA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Transformation To Recovery | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Women Against Abuse | $11,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2024 |
| Children First Pa | $250 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Congregation Rodeph Shalom | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Drexel Univ Thomas Kline School Of Law | $170,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of Eastern Pennsylvania | $500 | Miquon, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Mural Arts | $150,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Pathway To Housing Pa | $4,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Philadelphia Academies Inc | $250 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Philadelphia Film Society | $880 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Project Home | $3,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Redi Inc | $50 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $22,990 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Temple University | $370,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Thomas Jefferson Univ | $410,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Transformation To Recovery | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Tree House Books | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Women Against Abuse | $13,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2023 |
| Cape May Park & Zoo | $75 | Cape May Court House, NJ, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Childrens Crisis Treatment Center | $1,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Chop | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Congregation Rodeph Shalom | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Core Community Organized Relief Effort | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Drexel Univ Thomas Kline School Of Law | $80,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Every Cure | $500 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of Eastern Pennsylvania | $250 | Miquon, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Global Empowerment Mission | $2,500 | Miami, FL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Marine Corp Scholarship Foundation | $1,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Mural Arts | $150,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| National Liberty Museum | $3,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Opera Philadelphia | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Pathway To Housing Pa | $4,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Project Home | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Project Libertad | $500 | Phoenixville, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $160,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Support Center For Child Advocates | $300 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Temple University | $200,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Thomas Jefferson Univ | $10,800 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Women Against Abuse | $6,050 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Cape May Park & Zoo | $75 | Cape May Court House, NJ, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Childrens Crisis Treatment Center | $1,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Chop | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Congregation Rodeph Shalom | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Core Community Organized Relief Effort | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Drexel Univ Thomas Kline School Of Law | $80,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Every Cure | $500 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of Eastern Pennsylvania | $250 | Miquon, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Global Empowerment Mission | $2,500 | Miami, FL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Marine Corp Scholarship Foundation | $1,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Mural Arts | $150,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| National Liberty Museum | $3,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Opera Philadelphia | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Pathway To Housing Pa | $4,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Project Home | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Project Libertad | $500 | Phoenixville, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $160,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Support Center For Child Advocates | $300 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Temple University | $200,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Thomas Jefferson Univ | $10,800 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Women Against Abuse | $6,050 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Cape May Park & Zoo | $75 | Cape May Court House, NJ, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Childrens Crisis Treatment Center | $1,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Chop | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Congregation Rodeph Shalom | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Core Community Organized Relief Effort | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Drexel Univ Thomas Kline School Of Law | $80,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Every Cure | $500 | La Jolla, CA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of Eastern Pennsylvania | $250 | Miquon, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Global Empowerment Mission | $2,500 | Miami, FL, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Marine Corp Scholarship Foundation | $1,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Mural Arts | $150,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| National Liberty Museum | $3,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Opera Philadelphia | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Pathway To Housing Pa | $4,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Project Home | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Project Libertad | $500 | Phoenixville, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $160,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Support Center For Child Advocates | $300 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Temple University | $200,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Thomas Jefferson Univ | $10,800 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Women Against Abuse | $6,050 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2022 |
| Drexel University | $30,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Education Law Center - Pa | $300 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Greater Philadelphia Film Office | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Hias Pennsylvania | $1,400 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Jefferson Health | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| National Liberty Museum | $13,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Opera Philadelphia | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Pathways To Housing Pa | $4,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates | $161,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Philly Seeds Inc | $300 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Police Athletic League Of Philadelphia | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Project Libertad | $500 | Phoenixville, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Public Law Center | $300 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $150,300 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Support Center For Child Advocates | $300 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Temple University | $201,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| The Big Sandbox | $52,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Tree House Books | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Women Against Abuse | $6,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Women's Law Project | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2021 |
| Drexel University | $50,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Esperanza | $1,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Girls Scouts Of Eastern Pennsylvania Inc | $475 | Miquon, PA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Greater Philadelphia Film Office | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Harriet Tubman Museum | $10,000 | Cape May, NJ, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Jefferson Health | $15,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Marine Corp Scholarship Foundation | $1,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Michael's Giving Hand | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| National Liberty Museum | $5,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Opera Philadelphia | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Pa State Higher Ed Foundation Scholarship | $7,500 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Pathways To Housing Pa | $3,850 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates | $161,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Prevention Point Philadelphia | $40,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Project Home | $100 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Public Law Center | $300 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Salvation Army | $155,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Support Center For Child Advocates | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Temple University | $155,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| The Big Sandbox | $6,125 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| The Philly Pops | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| United Way Greater Philadelphia And Southern New Jersey | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Women Against Abuse | $28,336 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2020 |
| Bicycle Coalition Of Greater Philadelphia | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Cape May Stage | $2,500 | Cape May, NJ, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Drexel University | $302,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support/11th Street Project | 2018 |
| Free Library Of Philadelphia Foundation | $2,150 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Girls Scouts Of Eastern Pennsylvania Inc | $360 | Miquon, PA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Greater Philadelphia Film | $1,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Mental Health Partnerships | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| National Liberty Museum | $12,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Opera Philadelphia | $15,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Pa State Higher Ed Foundation Scholarship | $10,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Pathways To Housing Pa | $2,900 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Salvation Army | $20,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Temple University | $105,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| The Big Sandbox | $50,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| The Philadelphia Zoo | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| University Of Pennsylvania | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Women Against Abuse | $3,336 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Women Of Tomorrow | $9,200 | Miami, FL, US | Program Support | 2018 |
| Academy Of Natural Science | $300 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Commonwealth Youth Choir | $250 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Drexel University | $310,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support/11th Street Project | 2017 |
| Girls Scouts Of Eastern Pennsylvania Inc | $3,860 | Miquon, PA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Greater Philadelphia Film | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Mental Health Partnerships | $20,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| National Liberty Museum | $27,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Opera Philadelphia | $9,808 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Pa State Higher Ed Foundation Scholarship | $10,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Pathways To Housing Pa | $1,850 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Philly Seeds Inc | $700 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Project Home | $3,460 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Salvation Army | $30,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Temple University | $105,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| The Maternity Care Coalition | $1,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Women Against Abuse | $3,836 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Women Of Tomorrow | $5,200 | Miami, FL, US | Program Support | 2017 |
| Drexel University | $343,370 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support/11th Street Project | 2016 |
| Cape May Stage Inc | $2,500 | Cape May, NJ, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Girls Scouts Of Eastern Pennsylvania Inc | $750 | Miquon, PA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Greater Philadelphia Film | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Pa State Higher Ed Foundation Scholarship | $11,000 | Harrisburg, PA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Pathways To Housing Pa | $4,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Salvation Army | $20,650 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Temple University | $115,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Women Against Abuse | $5,836 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Women Of Tomorrow | $4,450 | Miami, FL, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Esperanza | $1,540 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Lutheran Settlement House United Way | $10,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Bicycle Coalition Of Greater Philadelphia | $500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Project Childsafe | $500 | Newtown, CT, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| Castleman's Awareness & Research Effort | $500 | Paso Robles, CA, US | Program Support | 2016 |
| United Negro College Fund | $1,100 | Washington, DC, US | Scholarship Fund | 2016 |
Foundations Similar to Sheller Family Foundation
Discover 5 foundations with comparable assets ($7,884,096-$8,080,766), similar grant patterns, and geographic focus in PA that may also align with your organization's funding needs and grant seeking strategy.
| Foundation Name | Total Assets | Typical Grant Size | Service Area | Similarity Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mindy And Thaddeus Fortin Family
EIN: 47-2547109 | 204 grants awarded |
$8,019,832
(≈ Similar) |
$2,136
median grant |
Glen Mills, PA
Same state |
|
|
Harry Plankenhorn Foundation Inc
EIN: 24-6023579 | 181 grants awarded |
$7,981,314
(≈ Similar) |
$5,000
median grant |
Williamsport, PA
Same state |
|
|
Templeton Foundation Inc
EIN: 22-6035108 | 1 grants awarded |
$7,974,330
(≈ Similar) |
$2,000
median grant |
West Conshohocken, PA
Same state |
|
|
Hill Ruth A - Ui
EIN: 25-6031644 | 130 grants awarded |
$8,080,766
(≈ Similar) |
$2,500
median grant |
Pittsburgh, PA
Same state |
|
|
Trax Virginia S For Charities - Tr
EIN: 23-7903348 | 215 grants awarded |
$7,884,096
(≈ Similar) |
$2,000
median grant |
Pittsburgh, PA
Same state |
|
Related Foundation Resources in PA:
Contact Information
Official contact details for Sheller Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 23-3102577 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 225 S 18TH ST PH 1802 Philadelphia, PA 19103-6162 |
Key People (2)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Sheller Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Vice President & Secretary | Stephen A Sheller |
|---|---|
| President, Chair, & Treasu | Sandra Sheller |
Forms 990-PF
IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.
Form 990-PF Research Tips
- Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
About This Foundation Profile
This comprehensive foundation profile for Sheller Family Foundation is powered by Grant Bay's advanced foundation research platform. Our system analyzes IRS Form 990-PF filings, grant histories, and philanthropic patterns to provide nonprofit organizations with actionable intelligence for grant seeking success.
Data Sources & Accuracy
All information is derived from official IRS filings and public records. Grant Bay processes thousands of Form 990-PF documents to extract grant details, financial data, and organizational information. Data accuracy depends on foundation reporting quality and IRS filing completeness.
Research Applications
Use this profile for prospect research, grant strategy development, application preparation, and relationship building. Combine this data with additional research on foundation priorities, application processes, and board member backgrounds for comprehensive grant seeking strategies.