Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc
To promote the art of women film making
Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc gave $10K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $10K), mostly in New York. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $10,000
- -33.3% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $10,000
- -33.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $474,252
- -11.8% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc
- Next open deadline
- January 29, 2027 (Adrienne Shelly Foundation Film Grant - Horizon Award at Sundance)
Open Grants
12 open opportunities from Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc
Adrienne Shelly Award for Best Female Director - Columbia University
Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~May
Based on past cycles
Adrienne Shelly Excellence in Filmmaking Award - Nantucket Film Festival
Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~May
Based on past cycles
Adrienne Shelly Foundation Film Grant - Horizon Award at Sundance
Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~January
Based on past cycles
Who Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Barnard College ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $15K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Barnard College New York, NY | Support Femal Film Making | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $474,252 | $7,125 | $74,641 | $10,000 | 1 | $125 |
| 2020 | $537,409 | $2,174 | $78,846 | $15,000 | 1 | $196 |
About Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $474K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $125.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc's 2021 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2021 is compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Andrew Ostroy
Board Member
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$40K (2020) → $40K (2021)
Daniel Katcher
Board Member
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Benjamin
Board Member
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Byrd
Board Member
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $40K, to Andrew Ostroy (BD MBR).
Frequently asked questions about Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc
How much does Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc give each year?
Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc gave $10K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
How large is Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc?
Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc reported $474K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7K.
What is Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc?
Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in New York, NY. It holds $474K in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc operate?
Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc's EIN?
Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8311634. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 22, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
Live grants for the work Adrienne Shelly Foundation Inc funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- UK Annual Writing Award: 'Pleasure in the Task of Writing' £250 (1st prize); £50 (runners-up); books for school library · Due November 5, 2026
- Nellie Mae Event Sponsorship Fund Grant Up to US $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
- Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute Up to $5,000 · Due November 5, 2026
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