Jeff and Shelley Shinn Foundation
The Jeff and Shelley Shinn Foundation is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. In its 2025 filing, it reported making 27 grants totaling $45,903 to organizations including universities, human-services organizations, and community groups.
Jeff and Shelley Shinn Foundation at a glance
In short: Jeff and Shelley Shinn Foundation gave $46K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state Illinois. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,903
- +148.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- +237.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,700
- -26.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $374,759
- -0.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (3 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (44% 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 Jeff and Shelley Shinn Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a written request as the application material, Shelley Shinn as the contact, and no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None, according to the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None, according to the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Shelley Shinn
Mailing address: 289 Flamingo Ave, Naples, FL 34108
Phone: (815) 962-2311
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jeff and Shelley Shinn Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Washington Foundation ($8K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 122 grants of 122 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were distributed across recipient states as follows: Illinois, 44%; Florida, 20%; Wisconsin, 17%; Rhode Island, 6%; and North Carolina, 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jeff and Shelley Shinn Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 27 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 19% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 82% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 188% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $18K (2020) to $46K (2025). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington Foundation Madison, WI | Unrestricted Operational Support | $8,000 |
| Rosecrance Foundation Rockford, IL | Unrestricted Operational Support | $7,000 |
| Rockford University Rockford, IL | Unrestricted Operational Support | $5,500 |
| Operation Healing Forces Tampa, FL | Unrestricted Operational Support | $5,000 |
| The Shelter for Abused Women Naples, FL | Unrestricted Operational Support | $3,800 |
| Brown University Providence, RI | Unrestricted Operational Support | $2,900 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Rockford Rockford, IL | Unrestricted Operational Support | $2,500 |
| V Foundation for Cancer Research Cary, NC | Unrestricted Operational Support | $2,000 |
| Rockford Park District Rockford, IL | Unrestricted Operational Support | $1,500 |
| Steadman Philippon Research Vail, CO | Unrestricted Operational Support | $1,500 |
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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 | $374,759 | $46,995 | $48,420 | $45,903 | 27 | $47,169 | $46,014 | $25,057 |
| 2024 | $376,184 | $604 | $21,770 | $18,500 | 8 | $19,618 | $15,747 | $26,766 |
| 2023 | $397,044 | $56,790 | $30,766 | $28,651 | 25 | $29,666 | $56,098 | $22,743 |
| 2022 | $371,020 | $16,954 | $27,369 | $25,175 | 27 | $25,584 | $16,559 | $24,549 |
| 2021 | $381,435 | $52,343 | $23,073 | $21,338 | 35 | $22,353 | $51,969 | $24,934 |
| 2020 | $352,165 | $24,865 | $19,737 | $18,220 | 28 | — | $24,865 | $22,422 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jeff and Shelley Shinn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $25K 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Rosecrance Foundation says it raises charitable funding to strengthen programs and expand access to care, including for at-risk populations. Rockford University describes its mission as educating students through liberal-arts learning and practical experience. Operation Healing Forces says it serves wounded, ill, and injured special operations service members, veterans, and their families through programs supporting well-being and family stability. Other grantees describe work in education and services for people with Down syndrome, performing-arts education, government accountability, and support for abused and neglected children.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 27 grants totaling $45,903. Grants ranged from $100 to $8,000, with a median of $500. Larger grants included $8,000 to University of Washington Foundation, $7,000 to Rosecrance Foundation, $5,500 to Rockford University, $5,000 to Operation Healing Forces, and $3,800 to The Shelter for Abused Women. Each was listed for unrestricted operational support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Shelley Shinn as trustee/director and Jeff Shinn as director.
Jeff and Shelley Shinn Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeff Shinn
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelley Shinn
Trustee & Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/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 Jeff and Shelley Shinn Foundation
How much does Jeff and Shelley Shinn Foundation give each year?
Jeff and Shelley Shinn Foundation gave $46K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19K across 8 grants.
What is Jeff and Shelley Shinn Foundation's typical grant size?
Jeff and Shelley Shinn Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,700, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jeff and Shelley Shinn Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Jeff and Shelley Shinn Foundation give grants?
Jeff and Shelley Shinn Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (20%) and Wisconsin (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rockford, IL (11 grants), Naples, FL (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Jeff and Shelley Shinn Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Jeff and Shelley Shinn Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jeff and Shelley Shinn Foundation's largest grantees?
Jeff and Shelley Shinn Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Washington Foundation ($8,000), Rosecrance Foundation ($7,000) and Rockford University ($5,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jeff and Shelley Shinn Foundation?
Jeff and Shelley Shinn Foundation reported $375K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $47K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jeff and Shelley Shinn Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with varied missions. Rosecrance Foundation says it raises charitable funding to strengthen programs and expand access to care, including for at-risk populations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jeff and Shelley Shinn Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jeff and Shelley Shinn Foundation's EIN?
Jeff and Shelley Shinn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3615824. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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