James & Amy Shimberg Foundation Inc
James & Amy Shimberg Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Tampa, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports 27 charitable grants totaling $208,000, supporting organizations including education, youth, community, health, and cultural organizations.
James & Amy Shimberg Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: James & Amy Shimberg Foundation Inc gave $208K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Florida. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $208,000
- +16.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,704
- +16.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $3,840,454
- +0.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (5 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (81% 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 James & Amy Shimberg Foundation Inc
- 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: 3214 W Fountain Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609
Phone: (813) 254-7567
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James & Amy Shimberg Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Junior Achievement ($90K). Together the top 10 received $174K.
Grant Size Distribution
137 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 132 grants of 137 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Florida recipients received 81% of grant dollars. Recipients in Virginia received 8%, Texas 5%, Pennsylvania 5%, and North Carolina 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is James & Amy Shimberg Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 27 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 78% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% 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 (2020–2025). 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 $136K (2020) to $208K (2025). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $208K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Achievement Tampa, FL | Charitable | $90,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Tampa Alexandria, VA | Charitable | $17,500 |
| Tampa Jewish Federation Tampa, FL | Charitable | $11,500 |
| Delta Delta Delta Foundation Dallas, TX | Charitable | $11,000 |
| Bernstein Philanthropic Impact FD Jenkintown, PA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Florida Holocaust Museum Saint Petersburg, FL | Charitable | $8,500 |
| Philanthropic Women of Stjosephs Tampa, FL | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Bob Sierra YMCA Youth Family Tampa, FL | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Starting Right Now Tampa, FL | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Tampa Metro Area YMCA Tampa, FL | Charitable | $6,000 |
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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 | $3,840,454 | $264,424 | $242,567 | $208,000 | 27 | $210,968 | $236,519 | $216,279 |
| 2024 | $3,824,921 | $288,015 | $211,338 | $179,000 | 27 | $181,790 | $261,812 | $209,646 |
| 2023 | $3,748,163 | $158,857 | $169,897 | $140,100 | 27 | $142,533 | $135,611 | $182,894 |
| 2022 | $3,768,031 | $575,438 | $185,525 | $164,150 | 28 | $166,193 | $557,056 | $184,632 |
| 2021 | $3,382,719 | $211,681 | $214,804 | $196,450 | 28 | — | $193,930 | $215,765 |
| 2020 | $3,387,582 | $100,049 | $151,181 | $136,300 | 27 | — | $87,015 | $182,473 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James & Amy Shimberg Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $216K 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
The available sources do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to a range of charitable organizations. Among them, Starting Right Now describes its mission as stopping the cycle of youth homelessness through continued education and mentoring. Delta Delta Delta Foundation says it raises funds for programs, scholarships, and emergency financial support for women. LifePath Hospice describes providing hospice services for people affected by life-limiting illnesses and end-of-life issues.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $208,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $90,000, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest awards included $90,000 to Junior Achievement, $17,500 to Meals on Wheels Tampa, $11,500 to Tampa Jewish Federation, and $11,000 to Delta Delta Delta Foundation. Other recipients included Bernstein Philanthropic Impact FD ($10,000), Florida Holocaust Museum ($8,500), and Starting Right Now ($6,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert Shimberg as president, Janet Knust as vice president, and James Shimberg Jr as treasurer.
James & Amy Shimberg Foundation Inc is led by Robert Shimberg, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Shimberg
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
JAMES SHIMBERG Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Janet Knust
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Amy G. Shimberg (2020) — Vice President
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 James & Amy Shimberg Foundation Inc
How much does James & Amy Shimberg Foundation Inc give each year?
James & Amy Shimberg Foundation Inc gave $208K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $179K across 27 grants.
What is James & Amy Shimberg Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
James & Amy Shimberg Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $7,704, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James & Amy Shimberg Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does James & Amy Shimberg Foundation Inc give grants?
James & Amy Shimberg Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (8%) and Texas (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tampa, FL (18 grants).
Does James & Amy Shimberg Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 27 grants with a stated purpose on James & Amy Shimberg Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (27 grants).
Who are James & Amy Shimberg Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
James & Amy Shimberg Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Junior Achievement ($90,000), Meals on Wheels Tampa ($17,500) and Tampa Jewish Federation ($11,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is James & Amy Shimberg Foundation Inc?
James & Amy Shimberg Foundation Inc reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $211K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $216K (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 James & Amy Shimberg Foundation Inc fund?
The available sources do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to a range of charitable organizations. Among them, Starting Right Now describes its mission as stopping the cycle of youth homelessness through continued education and mentoring. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James & Amy Shimberg Foundation Inc?
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 James & Amy Shimberg Foundation Inc's EIN?
James & Amy Shimberg Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-1581287. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does James & Amy Shimberg 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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