The Sheeler Family Foundation
The Sheeler Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in State College, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 3 grants totaling $24K.
The Sheeler Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sheeler Family Foundation gave $24K across 3 grants in 2022 (avg $8K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $23,891
- +2630.4% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $7,964
- +810.1% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Sheeler Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Centre Volunteers in Medicine ($15K). Together the top 3 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Sheeler Family Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out well above 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 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $875 (2021) to $24K (2022). In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Centre Volunteers in Medicine State College, PA | Gemeral Charitable Purposes of Grantee | $15,491 |
| Strawberry Fields State College, PA | For Support of Strawberry Fields Incorporated | $7,000 |
| Centre County Community Foundation State College, PA | For Support of the Centre County Community Foundation | $1,400 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $-913 | $24,756 | $23,891 | 3 | $24,246 | — | $634 |
| 2021 | $25,743 | $370 | $1,773 | $875 | 1 | $875 | $370 | $1,297 |
| 2020 | $27,146 | $-3,820 | $2,852 | $2,177 | 3 | — | $203 | $1,498 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sheeler Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $634 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sheeler Family Foundation's 2022 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Karen C. Sheeler
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Keith Driftmier
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Paul Sheeler
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Sheeler Family Foundation
How much does The Sheeler Family Foundation give each year?
The Sheeler Family Foundation gave $24K across 3 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $875 across 1 grant.
What is The Sheeler Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sheeler Family Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $7,000, and its average grant was $7,964, across 3 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sheeler Family Foundation give grants?
The Sheeler Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were State College, PA (3 grants).
Does The Sheeler Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Sheeler Family Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How much is The Sheeler Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, The Sheeler Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $634 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Sheeler Family Foundation's EIN?
The Sheeler Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1874651. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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 2020–2022
Live grants for the work The Sheeler Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- 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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