Sheffield-Harrold Charitable Trust
The Sheffield-Harrold Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Georgia, including organizations working in education, philanthropy, history, culture, and the arts.
Sheffield-Harrold Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Sheffield-Harrold Charitable Trust gave $238K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Georgia. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $238,000
- +38.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +57.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,636
- -12.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,770,848
- +4.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sheffield-Harrold Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The trust states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 303 Peachtree Battle Ave, Atlanta, GA 30305
Phone: (404) 324-1753
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sheffield-Harrold Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta ($75K). Together the top 10 received $238K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 33 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia and 3% to recipients in Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Sheffield-Harrold Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $36K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 135% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $146K (2020) to $238K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $238K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Atlanta, GA | To support the foundation's mission, which is to lead and inspire philanthropy to increase the vitality of the atlanta region and the well being of all residents. | $75,000 |
| The Westminster Schools Atlanta, GA | To support the mission of westminster, which seeks to develop the whole person for college and for life through excellent education. | $45,000 |
| Hank Aaron Chasing the Dream Foundation Atlanta, GA | To support the foundation's mission of making educational and other grants to disadvantaged children. | $44,000 |
| University of Georgia Foundation Athens, GA | To support the mission and purpose of the university, which is to enrich lives through education, service, and outreach. | $30,000 |
| Atlanta History Center Atlanta, GA | To support the mission of the center, which seeks to connect people, history and culture. The center seeks to preserve and interpret historical subjects pertaining to atlanta and its environs and present subjects of interest to atlanta's diverse audiences. | $20,000 |
| Sweet Auburn Works Atlanta, GA | To support the organization to preserve, revitalize, and promote the commercial and cultural legacy of the sweet auburn historic district. | $10,000 |
| Brunswich African American Cultural Center Brunswick, GA | To support the centers mission of promoting awareness and appreciation for african-American experiences through activities and events that enhance and strengthen cultural awareness for the city of brunswick, Georgia and surrounding communities. | $5,000 |
| Sturdivant Hall Museum Selma, AL | To support the cultural and historical heritage of sturdivant hall. | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Alabama Archives Montgomery, AL | To support the archives mission of helping Alabama archvies succeed in its mission to collect, preserve, and share the history of Alabama. | $2,500 |
| Philanthropy Southeast Inc Atlanta, GA | To support the philanthropic network for leaders, ideas and resources focused in the American south and U.S. caribbean territories. | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,770,848 | $448,680 | $270,952 | $238,000 | 11 | $239,598 | $421,758 | $177,771 |
| 2023 | $3,595,028 | $227,875 | $199,823 | $172,500 | 7 | $174,624 | $202,676 | $162,347 |
| 2022 | $3,557,969 | $84,136 | $190,765 | $154,000 | 6 | $156,028 | $57,699 | $169,463 |
| 2021 | $3,661,828 | $599,723 | $201,943 | $176,000 | 5 | $176,640 | $575,839 | $185,894 |
| 2020 | $3,265,586 | $161,884 | $174,392 | $146,000 | 4 | — | $136,509 | $161,701 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sheffield-Harrold Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $178K 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
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. The Westminster Schools describes its mission as providing a Christian, independent education for students from pre-first through 12th grade, while Sweet Auburn Works says it works to preserve, protect, and revitalize the Sweet Auburn historic commercial district. Friends of the Alabama Archives says it supports the activities of the Alabama Department of Archives and History. Philanthropy Southeast describes its work as strengthening Southern philanthropy, and the Atlanta Opera says it reimagines opera for a global audience.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the trust gave $238,000 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $500 to $75,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Notable grants included $75,000 to the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, $45,000 to The Westminster Schools, $44,000 to the Hank Aaron Chasing the Dream Foundation, $30,000 to the University of Georgia Foundation, and $20,000 to the Atlanta History Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists F Sheffield Hale and Ellen Hale Jones as co-trustees.
Sheffield-Harrold Charitable Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ellen Hale Jones
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
F. Sheffield Hale
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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-Harrold Charitable Trust
How much does Sheffield-Harrold Charitable Trust give each year?
Sheffield-Harrold Charitable Trust gave $238K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $173K across 7 grants.
What is Sheffield-Harrold Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Sheffield-Harrold Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $21,636, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sheffield-Harrold Charitable Trust that year got $10K on average.
Where does Sheffield-Harrold Charitable Trust give grants?
Sheffield-Harrold Charitable Trust gives mostly in Georgia: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (7 grants).
Does Sheffield-Harrold Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Sheffield-Harrold Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Sheffield-Harrold Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Sheffield-Harrold Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta ($75,000), The Westminster Schools ($45,000) and Hank Aaron Chasing the Dream Foundation ($44,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sheffield-Harrold Charitable Trust?
Sheffield-Harrold Charitable Trust reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $240K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $178K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sheffield-Harrold Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sheffield-Harrold Charitable Trust?
The trust states on its 2024 filing 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 Sheffield-Harrold Charitable Trust's EIN?
Sheffield-Harrold Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6185174. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sheffield-Harrold Charitable Trust 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Sheffield-Harrold Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/sheffield-harrold-charitable-trust-morg_deefd1aa38cf4182b902e4efd5ba163c
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