Sheaffer Lewis J Community PFDN
Sheaffer Lewis J Community PFDN is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, Ohio. It makes charitable grants to nonprofit organizations, with 2023 awards going primarily to organizations in Maine, as well as recipients in New York and Utah.
Sheaffer Lewis J Community PFDN at a glance
In short: Sheaffer Lewis J Community PFDN gave $593K across 31 grants in 2023 (avg $19K), mostly in Maine. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $592,750
- Grants made (2023)
- 31
- Average grant
- $19,121
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $10,575,294
- Primary geography
- Maine (84% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Sheaffer Lewis J Community PFDN
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4900 Tiedeman Road Oh-01-49-0381, Brooklyn, OH 44144
Phone: (216) 813-4570
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sheaffer Lewis J Community PFDN funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Maine General Medical Center ($80K). Together the top 10 received $390K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 32 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2023 grants went predominantly to Maine: 84% of grant dollars were directed to recipients there. New York received 11% and Utah 4%; Rhode Island and Massachusetts each accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
How Sheaffer Lewis J Community PFDN gives
- In 2023 it paid out 128% 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $300K (2021) to $593K (2023). In 2023 it made 31 grants totaling $593K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine General Medical Center Augusta, ME | General Operating | $80,000 |
| Christ Church Rochester, NY | General Operating | $60,000 |
| Augusta Food Bank Augusta, ME | General Operating | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley Gardiner, ME | General Operating | $50,000 |
| American Red Cross Bangor, ME | General Operating | $35,000 |
| Kennebec Valley Humane Society Augusta, ME | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Childrens Center Salt Lake City, UT | General Operating | $25,000 |
| The Capital Area Recreation Association Augusta, ME | General Operating | $25,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Gardiner Gardiner, ME | General Operating | $20,000 |
| Augusta Colonial Theater Augusta, ME | General Operating | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10,575,294 | $2,999,497 | $694,394 | $592,750 | 31 | $617,874 | $2,881,121 | $482,063 |
| 2021 | $8,694,732 | $257,646 | $406,514 | $299,958 | 1 | $326,451 | $127,168 | $563,198 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sheaffer Lewis J Community PFDN reported a distributable amount of $482K for 2023 — 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 2023 grants included support for organizations whose own missions include providing food to people in need, caring for and protecting animals, supporting older and disabled adults, ending domestic abuse, and offering library, recreational, and nature-based learning services. For example, Augusta Food Bank describes its mission as providing supplemental food to individuals and families in need; Kennebec Valley Humane Society describes its mission as caring for and placing animals in lifelong homes and preventing cruelty through education.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $592,750. Awards ranged from $2,500 to $80,000, with a median grant of $15,000. The largest listed grants included $80,000 to Maine General Medical Center, $60,000 to Christ Church in Rochester, New York, and $50,000 each to Augusta Food Bank and Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley. The listed grants were for general operating support.
Other 2023 awards included $25,000 to Kennebec Valley Humane Society; $20,000 to Central Maine Area Agency on Aging; $15,000 each to Family Violence Project, Turner Public Library, and Kennebec Valley YMCA; and $10,000 each to Viles Arboretum and Winthrop Food Pantry.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
KeyBank National Association is listed as trustee on the 2023 filing.
Sheaffer Lewis J Community PFDN's only listed officer is Keybank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2023 filing
Keybank NA
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$102K (2021) → $96K (2023)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $96K, to Keybank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Sheaffer Lewis J Community PFDN
How much does Sheaffer Lewis J Community PFDN give each year?
Sheaffer Lewis J Community PFDN gave $593K across 31 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Sheaffer Lewis J Community PFDN's typical grant size?
Sheaffer Lewis J Community PFDN's median grant in 2023 was $15,000, and its average grant was $19,121, across 31 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sheaffer Lewis J Community PFDN give grants?
Sheaffer Lewis J Community PFDN gives mostly in Maine: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Augusta, ME (12 grants), Gardiner, ME (4 grants) and Winthrop, ME (3 grants).
Does Sheaffer Lewis J Community PFDN give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Sheaffer Lewis J Community PFDN's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (31 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Sheaffer Lewis J Community PFDN's largest grantees?
Sheaffer Lewis J Community PFDN's largest 2023 grantees include Maine General Medical Center ($80,000), Christ Church ($60,000) and Augusta Food Bank ($50,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Sheaffer Lewis J Community PFDN?
Sheaffer Lewis J Community PFDN reported $10.6M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $618K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $482K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sheaffer Lewis J Community PFDN fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sheaffer Lewis J Community PFDN?
The foundation 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 Sheaffer Lewis J Community PFDN's EIN?
Sheaffer Lewis J Community PFDN's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-6621247. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Does Sheaffer Lewis J Community PFDN 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
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