Sheffield Foundation Inc
Sheffield Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Sheffield, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $5K.
Sheffield Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Sheffield Foundation Inc gave $5K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,461
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- Average grant
- $1,092
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,372,863
- -0.2% 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 Sheffield Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Warren County YMCA ($2K across 2 grants). Together the top 4 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Sheffield Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 84% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $5K (2024) to $34K (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sheffield YMCA Sheffield, PA | Donation for AC unit. | $1,461 |
| Warren County YMCA Warren, PA | Donation for Specials Ops fundraiser. | $1,000 |
| Sheffield Township Sheffield, PA | Donation for Playground Program. | $1,000 |
| Warren County YMCA Warren, PA | Donation to support local kids. | $1,000 |
| Kinzua Wrestling Club Warren, PA | Donation to support local kids. | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,372,863 | — | $5,505 | $5,461 | 5 | $5,461 | — |
| 2023 | $2,378,368 | $3 | $1,253 | — | — | — | $3 |
| 2022 | $2,379,618 | $25,000 | $28,690 | $27,150 | 4 | $28,690 | — |
| 2021 | $2,383,308 | $15,000 | $35,784 | $34,364 | 1 | $35,735 | — |
| 2020 | $2,404,092 | — | $1,962 | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sheffield Foundation Inc is led by R Chris Cochran, President, Vice President & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
R Chris Cochran
President, Vice President & Director
President & Director → President, Vice President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey J Font
Treasurer, Secretary & Director
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer, Secretary & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Daniel L Zandi (2020–2021) — Vice President, Secretary & Director
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 Sheffield Foundation Inc
How much does Sheffield Foundation Inc give each year?
Sheffield Foundation Inc gave $5K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Sheffield Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Sheffield Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,092, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Sheffield Foundation Inc give grants?
Sheffield Foundation Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Warren, PA (3 grants) and Sheffield, PA (2 grants).
Does Sheffield Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Sheffield Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Sheffield Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Sheffield Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Warren County YMCA ($2,000 across 2 grants), Sheffield YMCA ($1,461) and Sheffield Township ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sheffield Foundation Inc?
Sheffield Foundation Inc reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Sheffield Foundation Inc's EIN?
Sheffield Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4169658. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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