Dudley P & Barbara K Sheffler Foundation
The Dudley P & Barbara K Sheffler Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, Ohio. It reported giving $150,500 through 14 grants in filing year 2025, primarily to organizations in Ohio.
Dudley P & Barbara K Sheffler Foundation at a glance
In short: Dudley P & Barbara K Sheffler Foundation gave $151K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $150,500
- +30.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,750
- +12.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,722,533
- +5.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Dudley P & Barbara K Sheffler Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4900 Tiedeman Road Oh-01-49-0381, Brooklyn, OH 44144
Phone: (440) 995-2125
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dudley P & Barbara K Sheffler Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Urban Community School ($25K). Together the top 10 received $125K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 36 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 10% to Connecticut, and 7% to New York. Illinois accounted for 0% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Dudley P & Barbara K Sheffler Foundation gives
- 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 171% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2022) to $151K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $151K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Community School Cleveland, OH | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Gilmour Academy Inc Gates Mills, OH | General Operating | $15,000 |
| St Martin De Porres New Haven, CT | General Operating | $15,000 |
| Medworks Lyndhurst, OH | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Resource Cleveland Cleveland, OH | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Partnership Schools New York, NY | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Kinnect Cleveland, OH | General Operating | $10,000 |
| St Aloysius Church Carthagena, OH | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Diocesan Council of Toledo Society of St Toledo, OH | General Operating | $10,000 |
| International Partners in Mission Cleveland HTS, OH | General Operating | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,722,533 | $252,328 | $166,606 | $150,500 | 14 | $152,005 | $239,571 | $153,984 |
| 2024 | $1,636,812 | $98,127 | $129,201 | $115,000 | 12 | $116,250 | $86,115 | $143,719 |
| 2023 | $1,667,891 | $58,710 | $72,827 | $60,000 | 3 | $61,250 | $44,014 | $122,420 |
| 2022 | $1,682,008 | $46,912 | $67,381 | $55,549 | 4 | $56,599 | $35,744 | $118,027 |
| 2021 | $1,702,477 | $70,636 | $118,009 | $97,500 | 3 | $98,700 | $60,169 | $129,156 |
| 2020 | $1,749,849 | $367,271 | $104,969 | $91,000 | 9 | — | $356,966 | $101,540 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dudley P & Barbara K Sheffler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $154K 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 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Resource Cleveland describes its mission as serving international newcomers as they navigate challenges and pursue their dreams. Two Foundation says it provides job placement, coaching, and workplace support for people with mild to moderate cognitive abilities aged 16 and over. Kinnect describes its work as strengthening kinship connections and inclusive support networks.
Thea Bowman Center says it listens to the people of Mt. Pleasant and responds to what they want and need. International Partners in Mission describes working with children, women, and youth across cultural, faith, and economic differences to build justice, peace, and hope. Urban Community School’s filing refers readers to Schedule O for its mission.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $150,500 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest grants included:
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Barbara K Sheffler, John S Sheffler, James T Sheffler, and Henry Wick Sheffler as co-trustees.
Dudley P & Barbara K Sheffler Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara K Sheffler
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Henry Wick Sheffler
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James T Sheffler
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John S Sheffler
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Dudley P & Barbara K Sheffler Foundation
How much does Dudley P & Barbara K Sheffler Foundation give each year?
Dudley P & Barbara K Sheffler Foundation gave $151K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $115K across 12 grants.
What is Dudley P & Barbara K Sheffler Foundation's typical grant size?
Dudley P & Barbara K Sheffler Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,750, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dudley P & Barbara K Sheffler Foundation give grants?
Dudley P & Barbara K Sheffler Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (10%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (4 grants).
Does Dudley P & Barbara K Sheffler Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Dudley P & Barbara K Sheffler Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Dudley P & Barbara K Sheffler Foundation's largest grantees?
Dudley P & Barbara K Sheffler Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Urban Community School ($25,000), Gilmour Academy Inc ($15,000) and St Martin De Porres ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Dudley P & Barbara K Sheffler Foundation?
Dudley P & Barbara K Sheffler Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $152K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $154K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Dudley P & Barbara K Sheffler Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Resource Cleveland describes its mission as serving international newcomers as they navigate challenges and pursue their dreams. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dudley P & Barbara K Sheffler Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Dudley P & Barbara K Sheffler Foundation's EIN?
Dudley P & Barbara K Sheffler Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6959040. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Dudley P & Barbara K Sheffler Foundation 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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