The Sharing Foundation Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Fort Pierce, FL EIN: 20-8997628

The Sharing Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fort Pierce, Florida. Its 2020 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.

The Sharing Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: The Sharing Foundation Inc gave $123K across 15 grants in 2020 (avg $8K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2020)
$122,974
Grants made (2020)
15
Average grant
$8,198
Median grant
$10,000
Primary geography
Florida (63% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated October 2026.

How to apply to The Sharing Foundation Inc

Accepts unsolicited proposals
No
How to Apply

The foundation stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing is marked as a final return, so this policy should not be treated as current application guidance.

Contact

Mailing address: PO Box 3688, Fort Pierce, FL 34948
Phone: (772) 595-0500

Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who The Sharing Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2020

Treasure Coast Food Bank: $20KTreasure Coast Food Bank$20KClarke School: $10KClarke School$10KCleveland Clinic Hospital: $10KCleveland Clinic Hospital$10KMain Street of Fort Pierce: $10KMain Street of Fort Pierce$10KMustard Seed: $10KMustard Seed$10KPulmonary Fibrosis Foundation: $10KPulmonary Fibrosis Foundation$10KTigers for Tomorrow: $10KTigers for Tomorrow$10KWinnie Palmer Hospital: $10KWinnie Palmer Hospital$10KWounded Warrior Project: $7KWounded Warrior Project$7KHeathcote Botanical Gardens: $5KHeathcote Botanical Gardens$5K

The largest 2020 recipient was Treasure Coast Food Bank ($20K). Together the top 10 received $102K.

Grant Size Distribution

15 grants across all recorded years

15<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2020 grants went to organizations in Florida and other states. By recipient state, grant dollars were reported as 63% to Florida, 8% each to Massachusetts, Ohio, Illinois, and Alabama. The listed grants also include a $5,000 award to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Tennessee.

Grant Distribution by State

6states

Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.

Cities

Fort PierceAttallaChicagoClevelandJacksonvilleMemphisNorthhamptonOrlandoTampaVero Beach

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K15 grants2020

In 2020 it made 15 grants totaling $123K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Treasure Coast Food Bank Fort Pierce, FLFeeding the Poor$19,974
Clarke School Northhampton, MASchool for Hearing Impaired$10,000
Cleveland Clinic Hospital Cleveland, OHHospital$10,000
Main Street of Fort Pierce Fort Pierce, FLDowntown Rejuvenation$10,000
Mustard Seed Fort Pierce, FLAid to Poor$10,000
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Chicago, ILMedical Research$10,000
Tigers for Tomorrow Attalla, ALExotic Animal Preserve$10,000
Winnie Palmer Hospital Orlando, FLNeonatal Intensive Care$10,000
Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FLAid to Wounded Veterans$7,000
Heathcote Botanical Gardens Fort Pierce, FLPublic Garden$5,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsDistributable Amount
2020$3$127,194$122,97415$542

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sharing Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $542 for 2020 — 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 2020 grants included support for organizations working in several areas. Treasure Coast Food Bank described its mission as alleviating hunger by collecting and distributing donated food and essentials in four Florida counties. The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation said it works to accelerate research, empower its community, and transform care, with the ultimate goal of finding a cure for pulmonary fibrosis. Wounded Warrior Project described its work as supporting the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. Heathcote Botanical Gardens said it aims to educate and inspire through botanical beauty and to serve as a resource for environmental conservation.

Grantmaking

In 2020, the foundation gave 15 grants totaling $122,974. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $19,974, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest listed awards included $19,974 to Treasure Coast Food Bank for feeding the poor; $10,000 each to Clarke School, Cleveland Clinic Hospital, Main Street of Fort Pierce, Mustard Seed, the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, Tigers for Tomorrow, and Winnie Palmer Hospital; and $7,000 to Wounded Warrior Project.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2020 filing lists Audrey Crippen as president and Scott Crippen as secretary/treasurer.

The Sharing Foundation Inc is led by Audrey Crippen, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.

Officers on the 2020 filing

  • Audrey Crippen

    President

    New on the 2020 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Scott Crippen

    Secretary

    New on the 2020 filing

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 The Sharing Foundation Inc

How much does The Sharing Foundation Inc give each year?

The Sharing Foundation Inc gave $123K across 15 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.

What is The Sharing Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

The Sharing Foundation Inc's median grant in 2020 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,198, across 15 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.

Where does The Sharing Foundation Inc give grants?

The Sharing Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (8%) and Ohio (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Pierce, FL (6 grants).

Does The Sharing Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2020: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Sharing Foundation Inc's 2020 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.

Who are The Sharing Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

The Sharing Foundation Inc's largest 2020 grantees include Treasure Coast Food Bank ($19,974), Clarke School ($10,000) and Cleveland Clinic Hospital ($10,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.

What does The Sharing Foundation Inc fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included support for organizations working in several areas. Treasure Coast Food Bank described its mission as alleviating hunger by collecting and distributing donated food and essentials in four Florida counties. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from The Sharing Foundation Inc?

The foundation stated 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 ↑

How much is The Sharing Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Sharing Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $542 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Sharing Foundation Inc's EIN?

The Sharing Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8997628. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.

Does The Sharing Foundation Inc 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.

Data update history

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

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