Betty R Sheffer Foundation Inc
Betty R Sheffer Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2022 filing states that the foundation terminated and distributed all assets to charitable organizations; the filing also says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
Betty R Sheffer Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Betty R Sheffer Foundation Inc gave $293K across 56 grants in 2022 (avg $5K), mostly in California. 64% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $293,128
- +99.3% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 56
- +69.7% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $5,234
- +17.5% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $2,039
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (36 of 56, 2022)
- Primary geography
- California (50% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Betty R Sheffer Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 515 East 79Th Street 25Ad, New York, NY 10075
Phone: (203) 451-1456
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Betty R Sheffer Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Inland Empire Community Foundation ($92K). Together the top 10 received $202K.
Grant Size Distribution
160 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 159 grants of 160 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in California (50%) and Connecticut (33%), followed by New York (9%), Virginia (3%), and Washington, DC (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 56 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Betty R Sheffer Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 36 of 56 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 29% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $147K (2021) to $293K (2022). In 2022 it made 56 grants totaling $293K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Inland Empire Community Foundation Riverside, CA | Education | $92,158 |
| Westport Library Westport, CT | ARTS | $23,540 |
| The Campaign School at Yale New Canaan, CT | Increase Women in Elected and Appointed Offices | $20,000 |
| Friends of Lachat Weston, CT | Environmental Education | $11,200 |
| Dap Health (Formerly Desert AIDS Project) Palm Springs, CA | AIDS Research and Support | $11,000 |
| The Remarkable Theatre Westport, CT | ARTS | $10,000 |
| The Miller Center Foundation Charlottesville, VA | Education | $10,000 |
| The Piston Foundation Stamford, CT | Education | $10,000 |
| Congregation Emanu-El- NY New York, NY | Religious | $8,025 |
| Aldrich Museum Ridgefield, CT | Support of the Arts | $5,850 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $34,229 | $294,098 | $293,128 | 56 | $293,128 | $33,259 | $7,242 |
| 2021 | $259,869 | $142,896 | $149,491 | $147,050 | 33 | $147,050 | $101,683 | $13,925 |
| 2020 | $247,845 | $-12,423 | $169,286 | $163,509 | 71 | — | $2,516 | $16,364 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Betty R Sheffer Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for education, arts, environmental education, AIDS research and support, religious purposes, and increasing women in elected and appointed offices.
Examples of grantees’ own stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Inland Empire Community Foundation describes its mission as “Strengthening the Inland Empire through Philanthropy.” Friends of Lachat says it works to restore and maintain Lachat Town Farm and offers education and enjoyment of the farm. The Piston Foundation says it funds skilled-trade education for people pursuing careers in the collector car industry. The Human Rights Campaign describes its work as promoting the social welfare of the LGBTQ+ community and striving to end discrimination.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 56 grants totaling $293,128. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $92,158, with a median of $2,038. Among the largest grants were $92,158 to Inland Empire Community Foundation for education; $23,540 to Westport Library for arts; $20,000 to The Campaign School at Yale to increase women in elected and appointed offices; and $11,200 to Friends of Lachat for environmental education. Other notable grants included $11,000 to DAP Health for AIDS research and support, and $10,000 each to The Remarkable Theatre for arts, The Miller Center Foundation for education, and The Piston Foundation for education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Ann Sheffer was listed as secretary on the 2022 filing.
Betty R Sheffer Foundation Inc's only listed officer is Ann Sheffer, Secretary on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2022 filing
Ann Sheffer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Betty R Sheffer Foundation Inc
How much does Betty R Sheffer Foundation Inc give each year?
Betty R Sheffer Foundation Inc gave $293K across 56 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $147K across 33 grants.
What is Betty R Sheffer Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Betty R Sheffer Foundation Inc's median grant in 2022 was $2,039, and its average grant was $5,234, across 56 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Betty R Sheffer Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Betty R Sheffer Foundation Inc give grants?
Betty R Sheffer Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (33%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Westport, CT (6 grants), Palm Springs, CA (5 grants), New York, NY (5 grants) and Oakland, CA (4 grants).
Does Betty R Sheffer Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 5% of Betty R Sheffer Foundation Inc's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 56) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Education" (6 grants), "Arts" (5 grants) and "Human Rights" (3 grants).
Who are Betty R Sheffer Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Betty R Sheffer Foundation Inc's largest 2022 grantees include Inland Empire Community Foundation ($92,158), Westport Library ($23,540) and The Campaign School at Yale ($20,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Betty R Sheffer Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for education, arts, environmental education, AIDS research and support, religious purposes, and increasing women in elected and appointed offices. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Betty R Sheffer Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Betty R Sheffer Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Betty R Sheffer Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Betty R Sheffer Foundation Inc's EIN?
Betty R Sheffer Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1326162. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Betty R Sheffer Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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