Sheila Broderick Foundation
The Sheila Broderick Foundation is a private foundation based in Iselin, New Jersey. Its 2024 IRS filing is marked as the organization’s final return, so it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Sheila Broderick Foundation at a glance
In short: Sheila Broderick Foundation gave $75K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state New York. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $75,041
- +279.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,253
- +152.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,760
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Sheila Broderick Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated that it contributed only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing does not describe an application process or required materials.
- Contact
Mailing address: Forvis Mazars-200 S Wood Ave 12, Iselin, NJ 08830
Phone: (732) 475-2114
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sheila Broderick Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Farm Sanctuary ($14K). Together the top 10 received $74K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 64 grants of 64 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest reported shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (44%), New Jersey (22%), California (13%), Connecticut (11%), and Texas (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Sheila Broderick Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $7K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 160% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2023) to $75K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Sanctuary Walkins Glen, NY | Animal Rights Activists | $14,261 |
| McCarter Theater Princeton, NJ | Performing Arts | $10,000 |
| New York City Ballet New York, NY | ARTS | $10,000 |
| Wheelchair Foundation Danville, CA | Provide Wheelchairs to Those in Need Worldwide | $9,260 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Providing Emergency Medical Services | $9,000 |
| Friends of Animals Darien, CT | International Animal Protection | $8,260 |
| Primarily Primate San Antonio, TX | Animal Rescue, Refuge, & Rehabilitation | $5,260 |
| Animal Rescue Force Inc East Brunswick, NJ | Animal Rescue, Refuge, & Rehabilitation | $5,000 |
| Monmouth County SPCA Eatontown, NJ | Animal Rights Activists | $1,500 |
| Peta Norfolk, VA | Animal Rights Activists | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | $79,041 | $75,041 | 12 | $78,727 | $1,612 |
| 2023 | $79,041 | $2,272 | $22,072 | $19,800 | 8 | $21,707 | $4,115 |
| 2022 | $98,841 | $2,195 | $59,995 | $57,800 | 16 | $59,610 | $6,567 |
| 2021 | $156,641 | $1,950 | $30,831 | $28,850 | 14 | $30,800 | $8,223 |
| 2020 | $185,522 | $1,950 | $36,650 | $34,700 | 14 | — | $9,862 |
| 2019 | $220,222 | $101,950 | $55,950 | $54,000 | 16 | — | $10,167 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sheila Broderick Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K 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 foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Farm Sanctuary says it pursues solutions to end animal agriculture and promote vegan living through education and policy advocacy. Friends of Animals says it works to free animals from cruelty and institutionalized exploitation. Animal Rescue Force says its mission is to find responsible homes for dogs and cats and encourage spaying and neutering; Monmouth County SPCA describes providing animal shelter and care, humane law enforcement, community information, and veterinary services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $75,041. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $14,261, with a median grant of $6,760. Among the largest grants were $14,261 to Farm Sanctuary, $10,000 each to McCarter Theater and New York City Ballet, $9,260 to Wheelchair Foundation, and $9,000 to Doctors Without Borders.
The 2024 filing states that the foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Because that filing is marked final, this policy should not be treated as a current application process.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sheila Broderick and Christopher M Lieto as co-trustees.
Sheila Broderick Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher M. Lieto
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Sheila Broderick
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Sheila Broderick Foundation
How much does Sheila Broderick Foundation give each year?
Sheila Broderick Foundation gave $75K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $20K across 8 grants.
What is Sheila Broderick Foundation's typical grant size?
Sheila Broderick Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,760, and its average grant was $6,253, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sheila Broderick Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Sheila Broderick Foundation give grants?
Sheila Broderick Foundation's top state is New York, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (22%) and California (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Sheila Broderick Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Sheila Broderick Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Animal Rights Activists" (3 grants).
Who are Sheila Broderick Foundation's largest grantees?
Sheila Broderick Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Farm Sanctuary ($14,261), McCarter Theater ($10,000) and New York City Ballet ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Sheila Broderick Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Farm Sanctuary says it pursues solutions to end animal agriculture and promote vegan living through education and policy advocacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sheila Broderick Foundation?
The foundation stated that it contributed only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Sheila Broderick Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Sheila Broderick Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Sheila Broderick Foundation's EIN?
Sheila Broderick Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0464602. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Sheila Broderick Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 17, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Sheila Broderick Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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