Kathleen and Gerald Sheetz Foundation
Kathleen and Gerald Sheetz Foundation is a private foundation, based in Altoona, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $24K.
Kathleen and Gerald Sheetz Foundation at a glance
In short: Kathleen and Gerald Sheetz Foundation gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,541
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $14,541
- Median grant
- $14,541
- Total assets
- $1,503,581
- +219.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Kathleen and Gerald Sheetz Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Booker T Washington Revitalization Corporation ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Kathleen and Gerald Sheetz Foundation gives
- Giving fell 78% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 169% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2024) to $113K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Booker T Washington Revitalization Corporation Altoona, PA | Revitalization of local park in the city of altoona | $14,541 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,503,581 | $1,087,663 | $442,211 | $14,541 | 1 | $53,796 | $23,976 | $31,808 |
| 2023 | $471,117 | $469,670 | $40,191 | — | — | $40,191 | — | $1,681 |
| 2022 | $43,482 | $200,785 | $169,861 | $113,300 | 2 | $169,861 | — | $1,607 |
| 2021 | $15,753 | $78,071 | $70,520 | $67,000 | 1 | $70,520 | — | $1,105 |
| 2020 | $5,007 | — | $325 | — | — | — | — | $256 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kathleen and Gerald Sheetz Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kathleen and Gerald Sheetz Foundation is led by Caroline Littleton, Chair on the 2024 filing; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Caroline Littleton
Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Sheetz
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Sheetz
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stan Sheetz
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Sheetz
Member
Treasurer → Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Abel
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Lynch
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louie Sheetz
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Sheetz
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Jacquelyn Sheetz-Foderaro (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Caroline Edsall (2023) — President
- Former: Anna Caporuscio (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Stephen Sheetz (2020–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Kathleen and Gerald Sheetz Foundation
How much does Kathleen and Gerald Sheetz Foundation give each year?
Kathleen and Gerald Sheetz Foundation gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Kathleen and Gerald Sheetz Foundation?
Kathleen and Gerald Sheetz Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $54K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Kathleen and Gerald Sheetz Foundation operate?
Kathleen and Gerald Sheetz Foundation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is Kathleen and Gerald Sheetz Foundation's EIN?
Kathleen and Gerald Sheetz Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1160278. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Kathleen and Gerald Sheetz Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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