Emma a Sheafer Charitable Tr Xxxxx7006

CHICAGO, IL EIN: 51-0186114

The Emma A Sheafer Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois, established in February 1976. The trust operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and maintains tax-exempt status. It functions as a non-operating private foundation with a focus on supporting the arts and cultural sector.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$6.7M

+1.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$350K

-17.6% YoY

Grant Count

-18.8% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$27K

+1.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Emma a Sheafer Charitable Tr Xxxxx7006 reported a distributable amount of $443K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The trust prioritizes funding in the following areas:

Arts and Culture — with particular emphasis on performing arts
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services

The foundation demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting performing arts organizations and cultural initiatives.

Grantmaking

The trust does not maintain a publicly listed website, and specific application procedures are not documented in available sources.

Grant Range

$25,000

Average Grant

$26,600

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The trust primarily funds projects in New York, with specific attention to:

The Bronx
Brooklyn
Long Island City
New York City
Queens
Saint Albans

Grant Distribution by State

New York $1.8M (100%)

States

New York

Cities

AstoriaBronxBrooklynLong Island CityNew YorkQueensSaint AlbansSunnyside

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Current Financial Position (2024):

Total Assets: $6,665,312
Total Revenues: $550,498
Total Expenses: $462,589
Investment Income and Dividends: $281,474

Historical Financial Data (2023):

Total Assets: $6.59 million
Revenue: $738,779
Expenses: $533,264

The trust maintains stable financial reserves with investment income representing a significant portion of annual revenue.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$6,665,312	$6,593,787	$6,310,991
Revenue	$550,498	$738,779	$389,419
Expenses	$462,589	$533,264	$491,274
Qualifying Distributions	$397,529	$468,931	$426,764
Net Investment Income	$492,024	$665,456	$330,708
Distributable Amount	$443,188	$462,606	$399,708

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

71 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Emma a Sheafer Charitable Tr Xxxxx7006

Foundation

Emma A. Sheafer Charitable Trust Grant

EMMA A SHEAFER CHARITABLE TR XXXXX7006

Amount

US $15,000 - US $30,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Theater Et Al Dba ($40,000), Theater Mitu ($40,000), Hip-hop Theater Festival Inc ($40,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
OYE GROUP INC QUEENS, NY	GENERAL	$25,000
FAULT LINE THEATRE New York, NY	GENERAL	$20,000
DANCING IN THE STREET INC BRONX, NY	GENERAL	$25,000
THEATER ET AL DBA NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL	$40,000
COLT COEUR THEATER COMPANY Brooklyn, NY	GENERAL	$30,000
BRAATA PRODUCTION INC SAINT ALBANS, NY	GENERAL	$25,000
CULTUREHUB INC New York, NY	GENERAL	$20,000
THALIA SPANISH THEATER Sunnyside, NY	GENERAL	$20,000
THEATER MITU Brooklyn, NY	GENERAL	$40,000
EPIC PLAYERS INC Brooklyn, NY	GENERAL	$25,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Personnel:

Krystal Zec — Vice President (as of April 2024)

The trust operates with minimal staff, reporting one employee.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

No officer/director data available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Emma a Sheafer Charitable Tr Xxxxx7006 fund?

The trust prioritizes funding in the following areas: • **Arts and Culture** — with particular emphasis on performing arts • **Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking** • **Human Services** The foundation demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting performing arts organizations and cultural initiatives.

How do I apply for a grant from Emma a Sheafer Charitable Tr Xxxxx7006?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 13 grants in the most recent reporting year • Total giving: $350,000–$425,000 (depending on fiscal year) • Typical grant awards range from $15,000–$50,000 • Median grant size: $25,000 • Average grant size: $26,600 **Recent Grantees (2024):** • The Chocolate Factory Theater — $40,000 • Theater Mitu — $40,000 • Hi-ARTS — $40,000 • Gina Gibney Dance Inc The trust does not maintain a publicly listed website, and specific application procedures are not documented in availa…

Where does Emma a Sheafer Charitable Tr Xxxxx7006 make grants?

The trust primarily funds projects in **New York**, with specific attention to: • The Bronx • Brooklyn • Long Island City • New York City • Queens • Saint Albans

What size grants does Emma a Sheafer Charitable Tr Xxxxx7006 award?

In 2024, Emma a Sheafer Charitable Tr Xxxxx7006 awarded 13 grants totaling $350K — an average of about $27K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Emma a Sheafer Charitable Tr Xxxxx7006 required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Emma a Sheafer Charitable Tr Xxxxx7006 reported a distributable amount of $443K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Emma a Sheafer Charitable Tr Xxxxx7006's EIN?

Emma a Sheafer Charitable Tr Xxxxx7006's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0186114. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.