Shelter ME Inc
Shelter ME Inc is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Medford, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K.
Shelter ME Inc at a glance
In short: Shelter ME Inc gave $2K across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $2K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $2,310
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- Average grant
- $2,310
- Median grant
- $2,310
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Shelter ME Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Dakin Humane Society ($2K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dakin Humane Society Springfield, MA | Rescue Animals from Neglect | $2,310 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $2,930 | $7,059 | $2,310 | 1 | $7,059 | — |
| 2020 | $4,129 | $532 | $1,647 | — | — | — | $5 |
| 2019 | $5,244 | $5,671 | $6,825 | — | — | — | $51 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Shelter ME Inc is led by Sandra Bodner, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Sandra Bodner
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Sara Carlisle
President & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
David Carlisle
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Morene Bodner
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Page Carter
Clerk & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Rebecca Carlisle
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "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 Shelter ME Inc
How much does Shelter ME Inc give each year?
Shelter ME Inc gave $2K across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Shelter ME Inc?
Shelter ME Inc is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Medford, MA.
Where does Shelter ME Inc operate?
Shelter ME Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Shelter ME Inc's EIN?
Shelter ME Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0369561. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 June 3, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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