James R Shields Private Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 30-0609473
Foundation Overview
Based in New York, NY, James R Shields Private Foundation has awarded 156 grants totaling $4,888,530 to organizations in New York, Indiana and 3 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $3,477 to $437,093, with a median award of $20,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
2 of 42 recipients (5%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
87% of all grants are concentrated in Indiana, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Indiana, funding concentrates in Fort Wayne (87%), South Bend (4%), Bloomington (4%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 8% change over 6 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Dual focus on general purposes (80%) and community projects, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into James R Shields Private 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Co - Ft Wayne Historical Society Inc | $20,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Bishop Dwenger High School (Bisdwehs) | $25,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Canterbury School | $20,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Catholic Charities Of The Diocese Of Fort Wayne - South Bend (Cathchaw) | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital (Cnchildh) | $30,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Community Harvest Food Bank Of Northeast Indiana Inc (Chfoodni) | $25,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Community Transportation Network | $15,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Euell A Wilson Center Inc (Euell A) | $30,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Fort Wayne Trails Inc (Fwtrails) | $40,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Fort Wayne Zoological Society Inc (Fwzoosoc) | $25,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Junior Achievement Of Northern Indiana Inc (Juniorsd) | $20,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Kate's Kart Inc (Katekart) | $3,477 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Matthew 25 Inc (Mat25inc) | $15,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Mayo Clinic (Mayoclin) Department Of Development | $20,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Parkview Foundation Inc (Prkviewf) | $25,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Riley Children's Foundation (Riley Ch) | $30,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| St Jude's Catholic School (St Jude) | $25,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Turnstone Center For Children & Adults W Disabilities (Turnston) | $20,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Turnstone Center For Children & Adults W Disabilities (Turnston) | $30,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Vincent Village Inc (Vinvilge) | $15,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Yellow Brick Road Project | $10,000 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Allen Co - Ft Wayne Historical Society Inc | $20,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Bishop Dwenger High School (Bisdwehs) | $25,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Canterbury School | $20,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Catholic Charities Of The Diocese Of Fort Wayne - South Bend (Cathchaw) | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital (Cnchildh) | $30,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Community Harvest Food Bank Of Northeast Indiana Inc (Chfoodni) | $25,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Community Transportation Network | $15,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Euell A Wilson Center Inc (Euell A) | $30,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Fort Wayne Trails Inc (Fwtrails) | $40,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Fort Wayne Zoological Society Inc (Fwzoosoc) | $25,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Junior Achievement Of Northern Indiana Inc (Juniorsd) | $20,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Kate's Kart Inc (Katekart) | $3,477 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Matthew 25 Inc (Mat25inc) | $15,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Mayo Clinic (Mayoclin) Department Of Development | $20,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Parkview Foundation Inc (Prkviewf) | $25,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Riley Children's Foundation (Riley Ch) | $30,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| St Jude's Catholic School (St Jude) | $25,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Turnstone Center For Children & Adults W Disabilities (Turnston) | $20,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Turnstone Center For Children & Adults W Disabilities (Turnston) | $30,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Vincent Village Inc (Vinvilge) | $15,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Yellow Brick Road Project | $10,000 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Allen Co - Ft Wayne Historical Society Inc | $20,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Big Brother Big Sister Of Northeast Indiana Inc (Big Bros) | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Bishop Dwenger High School (Bisdwehs) | $30,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Fort Wayne Inc (Boys Gdo) | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Catholic Charities Of The Diocese Of Fort Wayne - South Bend (Cathchaw) | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital (Cnchildh) | $30,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Community Harvest Food Bank Of Northeast Indiana Inc (Chfoodni) | $25,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Community Transportation Network | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Euell A Wilson Center Inc (Euell A) | $30,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Fort Wayne Trails Inc (Fwtrails) | $60,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Fort Wayne Zoological Society Inc (Fwzoosoc) | $25,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Indiana University Foundation (4880) | $10,000 | Bloomington, IN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Junior Achievement Of Northern Indiana Inc (Juniorsd) | $20,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Kate's Kart Inc (Katekart) | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Matthew 25 Inc (Mat25inc) | $25,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Mayo Clinic (Mayoclin) Department Of Development | $20,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Parkview Foundation Inc (Prkviewf) | $25,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Riley Children's Foundation (Riley Ch) | $30,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| St Jude's Catholic School (St Jude) | $15,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| The Yellow Brick Road Project (The Yell) | $5,000 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Turnstone Center For Children & Adults W Disabilities (Turnston) | $75,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Vincent Village Inc (Vinvilge) | $15,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Women's Care Center Inc (Women'sd) | $15,000 | South Bend, IN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Canterbury School | $20,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2023 |
| Allen Co - Ft Wayne Historical Society Inc | $30,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Big Brother Big Sister Of Northeast Indiana Inc (Big Bros) | $15,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Bishop Dwenger High School (Bisdwehs) | $25,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Fort Wayne Inc (Boys Gdo) | $15,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Of The Diocese Of Fort Wayne - South Bend (Cathchaw) | $15,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital (Cnchildh) | $20,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Community Harvest Food Bank Of Northeast Indiana Inc (Chfoodni) | $25,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Euell A Wilson Center Inc (Euell A) | $20,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Fort Wayne Trails Inc (Fwtrails) | $60,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Fort Wayne Zoological Society Inc (Fwzoosoc) | $25,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Headwater's Junction Inc (Hdwtrjun) | $55,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Heart Of The City Mission Foundation (Heardfd) | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Indiana University Foundation (4880) | $10,000 | Bloomington, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of Northern Indiana Inc (Juniorsd) | $25,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Kate's Kart Inc (Katekart) | $4,500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Matthew 25 Inc (Mat25inc) | $25,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mayo Clinic (Mayoclin) Department Of Development | $25,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Parkview Foundation Inc (Prkviewf) | $25,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Riley Children's Foundation (Riley Ch) | $20,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| St Jude's Catholic School (St Jude) | $15,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| St Mary's Catholic School (Stmary) | $15,000 | Avilla, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Yellow Brick Road Project (The Yell) | $4,500 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Turnstone Center For Children & Adults W Disabilities (Turnston) | $60,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Vincent Village Inc (Vinvilge) | $15,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Women's Care Center Inc (Women'sd) | $15,000 | South Bend, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Allen Co - Ft Wayne Historical Society Inc | $30,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Big Brother Big Sister Of Northeast Indiana Inc (Big Bros) | $15,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Bishop Dwenger High School (Bisdwehs) | $25,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Fort Wayne Inc (Boys Gdo) | $15,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Catholic Charities Of The Diocese Of Fort Wayne - South Bend (Cathchaw) | $15,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital (Cnchildh) | $20,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Community Harvest Food Bank Of Northeast Indiana Inc (Chfoodni) | $25,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Euell A Wilson Center Inc (Euell A) | $20,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Fort Wayne Trails Inc (Fwtrails) | $60,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Fort Wayne Zoological Society Inc (Fwzoosoc) | $25,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Headwater's Junction Inc (Hdwtrjun) | $55,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Heart Of The City Mission Foundation (Heardfd) | $5,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Indiana University Foundation (4880) | $10,000 | Bloomington, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Junior Achievement Of Northern Indiana Inc (Juniorsd) | $25,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Kate's Kart Inc (Katekart) | $4,500 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Matthew 25 Inc (Mat25inc) | $25,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Mayo Clinic (Mayoclin) Department Of Development | $25,000 | Scottsdale, AZ, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Parkview Foundation Inc (Prkviewf) | $25,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Riley Children's Foundation (Riley Ch) | $20,000 | Indianapolis, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| St Jude's Catholic School (St Jude) | $15,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| St Mary's Catholic School (Stmary) | $15,000 | Avilla, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| The Yellow Brick Road Project (The Yell) | $4,500 | New Rochelle, NY, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Turnstone Center For Children & Adults W Disabilities (Turnston) | $60,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Vincent Village Inc (Vinvilge) | $15,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| Women's Care Center Inc (Women'sd) | $15,000 | South Bend, IN, US | General Support | 2022 |
| See Attached List | $437,093 | New York, NY, US | General | 2021 |
| See Attached List | $437,093 | New York, NY, US | General | 2021 |
| See Attached List | $437,093 | New York, NY, US | General | 2021 |
| Catholic Charities Of The Diocese | $10,000 | South Bend, IN, US | General Purposes | 2020 |
| Kates Kart Inc | $7,297 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Operating Purposes | 2020 |
| Parkview Foundation Inc | $20,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Childrens Hospital Med Center | $10,000 | Cincinnati, OH, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Community Harvest Food Bank | $30,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Turnstone Center For Children | $20,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Junior Achievement Of Northern Indiana | $20,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Allen Co Ft Wayne Historical Society Inc | $20,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Bishop Dwenger High School | $125,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Matthew 25 Inc | $20,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Womens Care Center Inc | $15,000 | South Bend, IN, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Fort Wayne Inc | $10,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Euell A Wilson Center Inc | $15,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Indiana University Foundation | $20,000 | Bloomington, IN, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Fort Wayne Zoological Society Inc | $20,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Mayo Clinic | $20,000 | Rochester, MN, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Fort Wayne Trails Inc | $30,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Headwaters Junction | $150,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Operating | 2020 |
| Saint Vincent De | $25,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Parkview Foundation Inc | $20,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Community Harvest Food Bank | $20,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Turnstone Center For Children | $20,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Junior Achievement Of Northern Indiana | $20,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Allen Co Ft Wayne Historical Society Inc | $20,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Bishop Dwenger High School | $50,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | $20,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Matthew 25 Inc | $20,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Womens Care Center Inc | $15,000 | South Bend, IN, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Fort Wayne Inc | $20,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Vincent Village Inc | $25,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Euell A Wilson Center Inc | $15,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Indiana University Foundation | $20,000 | Bloomington, IN, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Fort Wayne Zoological Society Inc | $20,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Mayo Clinic | $20,000 | Rochester, MN, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Fort Wayne Trails Inc | $20,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Operating | 2018 |
| Headwaters Junction Inc | $50,000 | Fort Wayne, IN, US | General Operating | 2018 |
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| EIN | 30-0609473 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 5016 New York, NY 10185-5016 |
Key People (1)
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| Trustee | Rockefeller Trust Company Na |
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