Shelair Foundation
Shelair Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pomona, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $161K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $76K.
Shelair Foundation at a glance
In short: Shelair Foundation gave $76K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $76K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $75,925
- -69.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $75,925
- -69.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $75,925
- Total assets
- $160,654
- -26.9% 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 September 2026.
Who Shelair Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 14 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Shelair Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 702% 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 $76K (2024) to $277K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $76K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Various Spring Valley, NY | Charitable | $75,925 |
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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 | $160,654 | $18,000 | $77,065 | $75,925 | 1 | $75,925 | $10,821 |
| 2023 | $219,719 | $88,500 | $248,650 | $247,376 | 1 | $247,376 | $18,709 |
| 2022 | $379,869 | $660,000 | $280,131 | $276,556 | 12 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shelair Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Shelair Foundation is led by Samuel Indig, Trustee on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Samuel Indig
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Shelair Foundation
How much does Shelair Foundation give each year?
Shelair Foundation gave $76K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $247K across 1 grant.
How large is Shelair Foundation?
Shelair Foundation reported $161K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $76K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Shelair Foundation operate?
Shelair Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, New Jersey, New York.
What is Shelair Foundation's EIN?
Shelair Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2004887. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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