Molly & Ed Shill Cares Foundation
The Molly & Ed Shill Cares Foundation is a private foundation based in Canandaigua, New York. Founded in 2022, it supports charities working to help people and animals have a safer place to live and thrive, including work to end violence and provide opportunities for success in the community.
Molly & Ed Shill Cares Foundation at a glance
In short: Molly & Ed Shill Cares Foundation gave $342K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $341,500
- +35.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,767
- +44.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,130,111
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Molly & Ed Shill Cares Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its website says to complete a grant application, but does not describe application materials or other requirements.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 808, Canandaigua, NY 14424
Phone: (585) 734-0529
Website: https://shillcares.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Molly & Ed Shill Cares Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lollypop Farm ($200K). Together the top 9 received $342K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 33 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Canandaigua, New York. All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Molly & Ed Shill Cares Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 152% 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $103K (2022) to $342K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $342K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lollypop Farm Fairport, NY | Capital Campaign | $200,000 |
| Willow Domestic Violence Center Rochester, NY | Willow Ball | $25,000 |
| SPCC Rochester, NY | Q-4 GRANT | $20,000 |
| SPCC Rochester, NY | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| SPCC Rochester, NY | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Ferals and Kittens and Cats Oh My Rochester, NY | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association Canandaigua, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Home Start Hope Webster, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Peter's Kitchen Rochester, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Univerisity of Rochester Rochester, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,130,111 | $273,683 | $353,972 | $341,500 | 15 | $342,787 | $272,395 | $225,012 |
| 2023 | $5,210,400 | $177,664 | $256,064 | $251,810 | 16 | $252,722 | $176,751 | $220,383 |
| 2022 | $5,288,800 | $222,644 | $123,213 | $103,250 | 2 | $113,537 | $220,356 | $225,499 |
| 2021 | $5,189,369 | $5,189,369 | — | — | — | — | $189,369 | $19,917 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Molly & Ed Shill Cares Foundation reported a distributable amount of $225K for 2024 — 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 foundation says its goal is to help people and animals in its community have a safer place to live and thrive, end the cycle of violence, provide opportunities for success, and inspire loving outcomes. Its website identifies support for Lollypop Farm, Family Promise of Ontario County, Willow Domestic Violence Center, and Wilmot Cancer Institute.
Among its 2024 grantees, the Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association describes its mission as protecting the lake watershed’s water quality and environment through scientific research, public-policy advocacy, and community education. St. Peter’s Kitchen says it aims to create a welcoming community that provides nourishment and offers guests hope and a pathway to a healthy, safe future.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $341,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $200,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest reported grant was $200,000 to Lollypop Farm for its capital campaign. Other notable grants included $25,000 to Willow Domestic Violence Center for Willow Ball; three $20,000 grants to SPCC, for a Q-4 grant and two unrestricted grants; and $12,000 to Ferals and Kittens and Cats Oh My, unrestricted. The foundation also gave $10,000 to each of the Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association and Home Start Hope, both unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Molly Branch Shill as president and secretary, H. Edward Shill as vice president and treasurer, and Andrew Branch as secretary. The foundation’s website identifies Ed Shill as founder and Molly Shill as president.
Molly & Ed Shill Cares Foundation is led by Molly Branch Shill, President & Secretary on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Molly Branch Shill
President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Branch
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
H. Edward Shill
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Molly & Ed Shill Cares Foundation
How much does Molly & Ed Shill Cares Foundation give each year?
Molly & Ed Shill Cares Foundation gave $342K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $252K across 16 grants.
What is Molly & Ed Shill Cares Foundation's typical grant size?
Molly & Ed Shill Cares Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $22,767, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Molly & Ed Shill Cares Foundation give grants?
Molly & Ed Shill Cares Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, NY (12 grants).
Does Molly & Ed Shill Cares Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Molly & Ed Shill Cares Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Molly & Ed Shill Cares Foundation's largest grantees?
Molly & Ed Shill Cares Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Lollypop Farm ($200,000), SPCC ($64,000 across 4 grants) and Willow Domestic Violence Center ($32,500 across 3 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Molly & Ed Shill Cares Foundation?
Molly & Ed Shill Cares Foundation reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $343K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $225K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Molly & Ed Shill Cares Foundation fund?
The foundation says its goal is to help people and animals in its community have a safer place to live and thrive, end the cycle of violence, provide opportunities for success, and inspire loving outcomes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Molly & Ed Shill Cares Foundation?
The foundation’s filing 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 Molly & Ed Shill Cares Foundation's EIN?
Molly & Ed Shill Cares Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3742621. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Molly & Ed Shill Cares Foundation 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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