McInroy-Sheffer People Trust Ta
McInroy-Sheffer People Trust Ta is a private foundation based in Buffalo, New York. Its 2025 grants went to charitable organizations including libraries, food assistance, youth organizations, and performing-arts groups.
McInroy-Sheffer People Trust Ta at a glance
In short: McInroy-Sheffer People Trust Ta gave $70K across 76 grants in 2025 (avg $926.316), mostly in Pennsylvania. 1% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $70,400
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 76
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $926
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $1,163,788
- +3.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 1% first-time grantees (1 of 75, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (97% 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 McInroy-Sheffer People Trust Ta
- 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: PO Box 1504, Buffalo, NY 14240
Phone: (570) 327-2992
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who McInroy-Sheffer People Trust Ta funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Central Pa Food Bank Power Pack in Lycoming County ($4K). Together the top 10 received $23K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
365 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 365 grants of 365 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania, 2% to Michigan, and 1% to Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 76 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is McInroy-Sheffer People Trust Ta open to new grantees?
1%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 75 grantees (1%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $500; repeat grants $938. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 97% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% 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 $64K (2022) to $70K (2025). In 2025 it made 76 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Pa Food Bank Power Pack in Lycoming County Harrisburg, PA | General Purpose | $4,000 |
| Cumberland County Library System Carlisle, PA | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| York County Library System York, PA | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Dauphin County Library System Harrisburg, PA | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Green Free Library Canton, PA | General Use | $2,500 |
| Lycoming County Library System Williamsport, PA | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Harrisburg Boys & Girls Club Harrisburg, PA | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| YMCA - in Tioga County Mansfield, PA | General Purpose | $1,500 |
| YMCA Youth & Government Harrisburg, PA | Public Service | $1,500 |
| West Shore Symphony Orchestra Muskegon, MI | Public Service | $1,500 |
Ready to take the next step with McInroy-Sheffer People Trust Ta?
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 | $1,163,788 | $133,241 | $95,920 | $70,400 | 76 | $72,110 | $111,821 | $68,021 |
| 2024 | $1,124,601 | $83,366 | $93,315 | $70,400 | 76 | $72,391 | $62,600 | $64,313 |
| 2023 | $1,135,846 | $35,413 | $88,539 | $67,400 | 72 | $69,094 | $15,979 | $60,329 |
| 2022 | $1,189,425 | $41,729 | $88,086 | $64,400 | 73 | $66,082 | $20,681 | $64,242 |
| 2021 | $1,235,381 | $117,211 | $90,163 | $64,900 | 68 | $64,900 | $91,745 | $73,210 |
| 2020 | $1,208,545 | $60,814 | $89,618 | $66,500 | 70 | — | $38,380 | $64,945 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, McInroy-Sheffer People Trust Ta reported a distributable amount of $68K 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 included general-purpose and general-use support, as well as a grant designated for public service. Recipients included library systems, community organizations, and symphony and concert organizations.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Dauphin County Library System says it builds community and transforms lives by connecting people, ideas, and opportunities. International Service Center says it promotes educational, cultural, social, and economic programs for disadvantaged and underprivileged people. Williamsport Symphony Orchestra describes its mission as providing orchestral music, education, and performance opportunities for regional talent.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 76 grants totaling $70,400. Grants ranged from $500 to $4,000, with a median of $500. The largest was $4,000 to Central PA Food Bank for general purposes. Other notable grants included $2,500 each to Cumberland County Library System, York County Library System, Dauphin County Library System, Green Free Library, and Lycoming County Library System. The foundation also gave $2,000 to Harrisburg Boys & Girls Club.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
McInroy-Sheffer People Trust Ta's only listed officer is M&T Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2023 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
M&T Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$19K (2023) → $21K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: M&T Trust CO (2020–2022) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $21K, to M&T Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about McInroy-Sheffer People Trust Ta
How much does McInroy-Sheffer People Trust Ta give each year?
McInroy-Sheffer People Trust Ta gave $70K across 76 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $70K across 76 grants.
What is McInroy-Sheffer People Trust Ta's typical grant size?
McInroy-Sheffer People Trust Ta's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $926, across 76 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from McInroy-Sheffer People Trust Ta that year got $500 on average.
Where does McInroy-Sheffer People Trust Ta give grants?
McInroy-Sheffer People Trust Ta gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Harrisburg, PA (28 grants), Williamsport, PA (7 grants), York, PA (6 grants) and Carlisle, PA (5 grants).
Does McInroy-Sheffer People Trust Ta give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of McInroy-Sheffer People Trust Ta's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (70 of 76) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Public Service" (5 grants).
Who are McInroy-Sheffer People Trust Ta's largest grantees?
McInroy-Sheffer People Trust Ta's largest 2025 grantees include Central Pa Food Bank Power Pack in Lycoming County ($4,000), Cumberland County Library System ($2,500) and York County Library System ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is McInroy-Sheffer People Trust Ta?
McInroy-Sheffer People Trust Ta reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $72K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $68K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does McInroy-Sheffer People Trust Ta fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included general-purpose and general-use support, as well as a grant designated for public service. Recipients included library systems, community organizations, and symphony and concert organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from McInroy-Sheffer People Trust Ta?
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 McInroy-Sheffer People Trust Ta's EIN?
McInroy-Sheffer People Trust Ta's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6363436. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does McInroy-Sheffer People Trust Ta 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Other open foundation grants in New York
New York Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in McInroy-Sheffer People Trust Ta's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities
Harrisburg, PA
TFEC funds nonprofit programs in areas including community equity, arts and culture, workforce development, mental health, early childhood, and other community needs, with opportunities focused on Harrisburg-area and Perry County communities. Its 2025 grants had a median of about $13,000, though awards varied widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$161.0M
Grants
285
Total Given
$7.7M
Joseph T and Helen M Simpson Foundation
Buffalo, NY
The foundation supports a range of charitable organizations, including those involved in health care, social services, libraries, arts, camps, housing, and local history. In 2025, grants ranged from $300 to $22,000, with a median of $1,500; 95% of grant dollars went to Pennsylvania recipients, with smaller amounts going to New York, Washington, DC, and Maryland. It accepts no unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.
Assets
$3.6M
Grants
87
Total Given
$290K
United Way of the Capital Region
Enola, PA
United Way of the Capital Region funds programs addressing basic needs, health-care access, school readiness, workforce development and community resilience, primarily in Cumberland, Dauphin and Perry counties, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,183 to $160,751, with a median of $9,231. It directs agencies to submit funding proposals through its e-CImpact system; the information does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$30.6M
Grants
67
Total Given
$1.0M
Alexander and Jane Boyd Ta Foundation
Buffalo, NY
The Alexander and Jane Boyd TA Foundation supports organizations working in areas including hunger relief, education, health, and community services, with a geographic preference for Harrisburg and nearby townships in Pennsylvania. Its 2025 grants ranged from $3,000 to $148,000, with a median of $27,500. Requests must use the foundation’s application, and the stated deadline is September 1; the profile does not say whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$56.2M
Grants
88
Total Given
$3.4M
Anne & Philip Glatfelter III Family
Hershey, PA
The Anne & Philip Glatfelter III Family Foundation supports arts and culture, education, religious organizations, and community-serving groups, primarily in Pennsylvania, where 99% of its 2025 grant dollars went. Its 87 grants ranged from $2,500 to $65,000, with a median of $15,000. It does not limit giving to preselected organizations; an application form is available from the foundation upon request.
Assets
$18.7M
Grants
87
Total Given
$1.6M
Deerfield Charitable Trust
Knoxville, PA
The Trust funds charitable, educational, scientific, literary, and religious activities, including health and wellness, arts, education, libraries, emergency services, and recreation. It supports 501(c)(3) organizations located in Northern Tioga County, Pennsylvania; its 2024 grants ranged from $1,000 to $727,720, with a median of $5,000. It accepts applications through its website’s application process.
Assets
$4.8M
Grants
25
Total Given
$882K
More similar funders
More Funders in New York
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). McInroy-Sheffer People Trust Ta funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/mcinroy-sheffer-people-trust-ta-morg_da10b78bacf34aa2a4d2e0deb5a7745f
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_256363436_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{McInroy-Sheffer People Trust Ta funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/mcinroy-sheffer-people-trust-ta-morg_da10b78bacf34aa2a4d2e0deb5a7745f},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-17. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from McInroy-Sheffer People Trust Ta's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
McInroy-Sheffer People Trust Ta down — hundreds of funders to go?