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Shen Fam Foundation is a private trust based in CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1994. The principal officer is Silvercrest. It holds total assets of $9.6M. Annual income is reported at $4.9M. Total assets have decreased from $15.7M in 2011 to $9.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, Shen Fam Foundation has made 94 grants totaling $4.8M, with a median grant of $25K. The foundation has distributed between $1.1M and $1.2M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.2M distributed across 26 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $290K, with an average award of $51K. The foundation has supported 49 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, which account for 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$53K
Largest Grant
$225K
Based on 23 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.
Shen Fam Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 94 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CT, NJ.
Shen Fam Foundation has distributed a total of $4.8M across 94 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $51K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $290K.
Shen Fam Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Shen Fam Foundation is headquartered in CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. While based in VA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theodore P Shen | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Carla Shen | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$9.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$9.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
94
Total Giving
$4.8M
Average Grant
$51K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
49
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Botanic GardenGENERAL | Brooklyn, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| American Ballet Theatre FdnGENERAL | New York, NY | $260K | 2023 |
| New York City BalletGENERAL | New York, NY | $250K | 2023 |
| Brooklyn MuseumGENERAL | Brooklyn, NY | $157K | 2023 |
| Princeton Ballet SocietyGENERAL | Princeton, NJ | $60K | 2023 |
| Memorial Sloan-KetteringGENERAL | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| The Vivian Beaumont TheatreGENERAL | New York, NY | $35K | 2023 |
| Green-Wood Historic FundGENERAL | Brooklyn, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| Bard CollegeGENERAL | Annandaleonhudson, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Signature Theatre IncGENERAL | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Park Avenue ArmoryGENERAL | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Packer Collegiate InstituteGENERAL | Brooklyn, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Theatre Latte DaGENERAL | Minneapolis, MN | $22K | 2023 |
| Yale UniversityGENERAL | New Haven, CT | $20K | 2023 |
| Bay Street Theatre Festival IncGENERAL | Sag Harbor, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| The Hope ProgramGENERAL | Brooklyn, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Peter Foley Music Project IncGENERAL | New York, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Masters SchoolGENERAL | Bobbs Ferry, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| The Movement Theatre CompanyGENERAL | New York, NY | $13K | 2023 |
| Red Bull TheaterGENERAL | New York, NY | $13K | 2023 |
| Public Art FundGENERAL | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| City SquashGENERAL | Bronx, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| BricGENERAL | Brooklyn, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| The Aldrich Contemporary Art MuseumGENERAL | Ridgefield, CT | $2K | 2023 |
| The Acting CompanyGENERAL | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| New York City CenterGENERAL | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Premiera IncGENERAL | New York, NY | $40K | 2022 |
| Prospect Theatre CompanyGENERAL | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Eugene Oneill Theater CenterGENERAL | Waterford, CT | $25K | 2022 |
| Fiasco TheatreGENERAL | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Keen CompanyGENERAL | New York, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| The Director'S CompanyGENERAL | New York, NY | $19K | 2022 |
| Berkshire Theatre GroupGENERAL | Pittsfield, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| New Amsterdam PresentsGENERAL | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Penumbra FoundationGENERAL | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |