Brian and Sheila Jellison Family
Brian and Sheila Jellison Family is a private foundation based in Sarasota, Florida. Its 2025 grants included support for cancer care and research, education, and community organizations.
Brian and Sheila Jellison Family at a glance
In short: Brian and Sheila Jellison Family gave $10.5M across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $526K), mostly in Florida. 55% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,510,092
- +48.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $525,505
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Total assets
- $84,144,773
- -0.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (11 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Brian and Sheila Jellison Family
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 773, Sarasota, FL 34230
Phone: (201) 661-6600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Brian and Sheila Jellison Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation ($5.1M). Together the top 10 received $10.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 65 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars were reported as 62% to Florida, 19% to Vermont, 17% to Indiana, 1% to North Carolina, and 1% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Brian and Sheila Jellison Family open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 20 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $305K; repeat grants $795K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $75K repeat.
- 40% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 417% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 258% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.0M (2022) to $10.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $10.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation Sarasota, FL | To support the construction of the SMH Cancer Institute | $5,113,984 |
| Cancer Vaccine Coalition Middlebury, VT | General support | $2,036,336 |
| Indiana University Foundation Bloomington, IN | To support various educational programs and the renovation of a learning studio in order to enhance the learning experience of students. | $1,596,586 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota Sarasota, FL | General support | $1,003,584 |
| Visible Men Academy Bradenton, FL | To support education, academic programs, faculty, and campus activities | $175,398 |
| Steuben Community Foundation Angola, IN | Clear Lake Yacht Club Legacy Fund | $140,848 |
| Library Foundation of Sarasota County Sarasota, FL | General support | $99,253 |
| Child Protection Center Sarasota, FL | General Support for Night of Hope and Healing | $95,000 |
| The V Foundation for Cancer Research Cary, NC | To support game-changing research & all-star scientists to accelerate victory over cancer | $75,000 |
| Friends of Amani Children's Home United States Concord, NH | To support the work of rescuing homeless children in Tanzania. | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $84,144,773 | $8,703,736 | $10,792,002 | $10,510,092 | 20 | $10,532,285 | $3,517,139 | $4,080,246 |
| 2024 | $84,387,704 | $6,191,398 | $7,289,554 | $7,059,337 | 14 | $7,147,259 | $1,063,385 | $3,900,075 |
| 2023 | $75,280,765 | $5,883,888 | $7,784,122 | $7,569,075 | 13 | $7,620,082 | $790,851 | $3,440,486 |
| 2022 | $66,860,700 | $945,818 | $2,250,454 | $2,032,188 | 10 | $2,061,423 | $767,236 | $3,939,657 |
| 2021 | $82,295,076 | $3,489,705 | $6,911,990 | $6,721,513 | 8 | — | $3,149,979 | $3,615,078 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Brian and Sheila Jellison Family reported a distributable amount of $4.1M for 2025 — 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 grants show support for a range of organizations and activities. For example, the foundation funded construction of the Sarasota Memorial Cancer Institute, cancer research, educational programs, and local community organizations.
Among its 2025 grantees, Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation describes itself as the philanthropic partner helping Sarasota Memorial Health Care System bring world-class care to the community. Cancer Vaccine Coalition says it funds research into vaccines to treat breast and other cancers. Visible Men Academy describes its mission as providing boys from low-income communities with academic, character, and social education. Child Protection Center says it works to prevent, intervene in, and treat child abuse, while Second Heart Homes says it supports homeless adults with mental illnesses through housing, support, and love.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $10,510,092. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $5,113,984, with a median of $37,500. Its largest awards included $5,113,984 to Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation for construction of the SMH Cancer Institute; $2,036,336 to Cancer Vaccine Coalition for general support; $1,596,586 to Indiana University Foundation for educational programs and a learning-studio renovation; and $1,003,584 to Community Foundation of Sarasota for general support. Other reported grants included $175,398 to Visible Men Academy and $95,000 to Child Protection Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sheila Jellison as president; Christina Mucha and Michelle Jellison as vice presidents; and Hilary Simonds as secretary.
Brian and Sheila Jellison Family is led by Sheila Jellison, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sheila Jellison
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christina Mucha
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hilary Simonds
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Jellison
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Brian and Sheila Jellison Family
How much does Brian and Sheila Jellison Family give each year?
Brian and Sheila Jellison Family gave $10.5M across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $7.1M across 14 grants.
What is Brian and Sheila Jellison Family's typical grant size?
Brian and Sheila Jellison Family's median grant in 2025 was $37,500, and its average grant was $525,505, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Brian and Sheila Jellison Family that year got $305K on average.
Where does Brian and Sheila Jellison Family give grants?
Brian and Sheila Jellison Family gives mostly in Florida: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Vermont (19%) and Indiana (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (7 grants), Bradenton, FL (2 grants) and Elmhurst, IL (2 grants).
Does Brian and Sheila Jellison Family give general operating support?
Yes: 45% of Brian and Sheila Jellison Family's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Brian and Sheila Jellison Family's largest grantees?
Brian and Sheila Jellison Family's largest 2025 grantees include Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation ($5,113,984), Cancer Vaccine Coalition ($2,036,336) and Indiana University Foundation ($1,596,586), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Brian and Sheila Jellison Family?
Brian and Sheila Jellison Family reported $84.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Brian and Sheila Jellison Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations and activities. For example, the foundation funded construction of the Sarasota Memorial Cancer Institute, cancer research, educational programs, and local community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Brian and Sheila Jellison Family?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Brian and Sheila Jellison Family's EIN?
Brian and Sheila Jellison Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2115946. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Brian and Sheila Jellison Family 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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