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Sheffield Foundation is a private corporation based in LAKE BLUFF, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. It holds total assets of $913K. Annual income is reported at $313K. Total assets have grown from $719K in 2011 to $870K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 5 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, Sheffield Foundation has made 84 grants totaling $193K, with a median grant of $1K. The foundation has distributed between $57K and $72K annually from 2020 to 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $72K distributed across 29 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $25K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 40 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Massachusetts, Tennessee, which account for 76% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$140
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$25K
Based on 25 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Sheffield Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 84 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, MA, TN.
Sheffield Foundation has distributed a total of $193K across 84 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $25K.
Sheffield Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sheffield Foundation is headquartered in LAKE BLUFF, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Sheffield | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Af Sweet | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lucinda M Sheffield | Treasurer & Sec | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Charles Sheffield | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Thomas C Sheffield Iii | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$80K
Total Assets
$870K
Fair Market Value
$1.3M
Net Worth
$870K
Grants Paid
$75K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$62K
Distribution Amount
$62K
Total: $599K
Total Grants
84
Total Giving
$193K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
40
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul'S ChurchGeneral Operations | Nantucket, MA | $3K | 2022 |
| Gorton Community CenterGeneral Operations | Lake Forest, IL | $10K | 2022 |
| The Church Of The Holy SpiritGeneral Operations | Lake Forest, IL | $8K | 2022 |
| The Chi Psi Educational TrustGeneral Operations | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2022 |
| Lake Forest Open Lands AssociationGeneral operations | Lake Forest, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Art Institute Of ChicagoGeneral operations | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Shedd AquariumGeneral operations | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| World Wildlife FundGeneral Operations | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| The Community Church Of Lake ForestGeneral Operations | Lake Bluff, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| The Wetlands InstituteGeneral Operations | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Lake Bluff LibraryGeneral operations | Lake Bluff, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| The Seeing Eye IncGeneral Operations | Morristown, NJ | $1K | 2022 |
| Ethel Walker SchoolGeneral operations | Smisbury, CT | $1K | 2022 |
| GlasaGeneral operations | Lake Forest, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| History Center Of The Lake Forest-LGeneral operations | Lake Forest, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Elawa Farm FoundationGeneral operations | Lake Forest, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Ruffield Grouse SocietyGeneral operations | Coraopolis, PA | $1K | 2022 |
| Bernie'S Book BankGeneral operations | Lake Bluff, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago Booth SchoolGeneral Operations | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| MetrosquashGeneral Operations | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Paws For PatrickGeneral operations | Deerfield, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Holderness SchoolGeneral operations | Plymouth, NH | $1K | 2022 |
| Lake Bluff Open Lands AssociationGeneral operations | Lake Bluff, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Mothers Trust FoundationGeneral operations | Lake Forest, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| St Mark'S SchoolGeneral operations | Southborough, MA | $500 | 2022 |
| National Wildlife FoundationGeneral operations | Merrifield, VA | $375 | 2022 |
| WttwGeneral Operations | Chicago, IL | $365 | 2022 |
| Wounded Warrior ProjectGeneral Operations | Topeka, KS | $250 | 2022 |
| The Anti-Cruelty SocietyGeneral Operations | Chicago, IL | $100 | 2022 |
| Rails To Trails ConservancyGeneral Operations | Washington, DC | $100 | 2022 |
| Alpha Psi Delta Educational FoundationGENERAL OPERATIONS | Boulder, CO | $3K | 2021 |
| The Wetlands InitiativeGENERAL OPERATIONS | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2021 |
| Ruffled Grouse SocietyGENERAL OPERATIONS | Coraopolis, PA | $3K | 2021 |
| The Community Church Of Lake Forest & Lake BluffGENERAL OPERATIONS | Lake Bluff, IL | $3K | 2021 |
| Friends Of The Historic Genesee TheatreGENERAL OPERATIONS | Waukegan, IL | $1K | 2021 |
| History Center Of Lake Forest-Lake BluffGENERAL OPERATIONS | Lake Forest, IL | $1K | 2021 |