The Sheila Reicher Fine Foundation
The Sheila Reicher Fine Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing identifies Pittsburgh as its geographical area and Jewish life, medicine, and arts as its charitable fields; its listed grants also show support for organizations in other states.
The Sheila Reicher Fine Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sheila Reicher Fine Foundation gave $235K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), top state Pennsylvania. 45% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $235,000
- -6.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- -30.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,400
- +34.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $3,549,478
- +7787.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (9 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Sheila Reicher Fine Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a letter of inquiry as the required form and materials, with Michael Smith as the contact. The filing lists the geographical area as Pittsburgh and the charitable fields as Jewish life, medicine, and arts.
- Contact
Application contact: Michael Smith
Mailing address: One Ppg Place Suite 1670, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (412) 444-3500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sheila Reicher Fine Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was PSC Partners ($100K). Together the top 10 received $216K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,800), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
189 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 185 grants of 189 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing lists Pittsburgh as its geographical area. In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (44%), Colorado (43%), California (7%), New York (4%), and Florida (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Sheila Reicher Fine Foundation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 20 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 25% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 193% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $228K (2022) to $267K (2023). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $235K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PSC Partners Greenwood Village, CO | Wind Initiative | $100,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating Support | $45,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | Art Therapy Program | $15,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Tree of Life Pittsburgh, PA | Campaign | $9,000 |
| Squirrel Hill Health Center Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating Support | $7,200 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Duquesne, PA | General Operations | $5,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Pittsburgh, PA | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way Palm Beach, FL | General Operating Support | $5,000 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council of San Francisco Marin & Peninsula San Francisco, CA | JCRC Freedom Seder | $4,712 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,549,478 | $3,769,535 | $265,061 | $235,000 | 25 | $249,551 | $148,011 | $129,457 |
| 2024 | $45,004 | $259,298 | $257,369 | $251,000 | 36 | $255,421 | $7,500 | $8,897 |
| 2023 | $43,075 | $291,844 | $271,592 | $266,500 | 60 | $270,095 | $5,352 | $7,733 |
| 2022 | $22,823 | $251,800 | $232,962 | $228,000 | 28 | $231,497 | $335 | $8,602 |
| 2021 | $3,985 | $250,011 | $254,914 | $250,000 | 40 | $253,479 | — | $5,505 |
| 2020 | $8,888 | $250,057 | $241,169 | $237,500 | 58 | — | — | $5,193 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sheila Reicher Fine Foundation reported a distributable amount of $129K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing does not state a mission. Its stated charitable fields are Jewish life, medicine, and arts. In 2025, grants included general operating support, an art therapy program, a campaign, and a wind initiative.
Among the recipients, the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh describes its mission as cultivating resources, connecting people, and collaborating across the community to support a flourishing Jewish community. Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation says it raises funds for the hospital’s work in patient care, teaching, research, and advocacy. Squirrel Hill Health Center describes its work as providing comprehensive primary and preventive healthcare and support services regardless of patients’ insurance status or ability to pay. Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank says its mission is to pursue lasting solutions to hunger and its root causes.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 25 grants totaling $235,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median of $3,000. The largest grants included $100,000 to PSC Partners for its Wind Initiative, $45,000 to the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh for general operating support, and $15,000 to Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation for an art therapy program. Other grants included $10,000 to Birthright Israel Foundation for general operating support and $9,000 to Tree of Life for a campaign.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sheila Fine as chair/director, Pamela Levy as secretary/director, and Jan Cook Reicher as treasurer/director.
The Sheila Reicher Fine Foundation is led by Sheila Fine, Chair & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sheila Fine
Chair & Director
On filings since 2020
3.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan Cook Reicher
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Levy
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Sheila Reicher Fine Foundation
How much does The Sheila Reicher Fine Foundation give each year?
The Sheila Reicher Fine Foundation gave $235K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $251K across 36 grants.
What is The Sheila Reicher Fine Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sheila Reicher Fine Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $9,400, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sheila Reicher Fine Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Sheila Reicher Fine Foundation give grants?
The Sheila Reicher Fine Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (43%) and California (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pittsburgh, PA (14 grants), San Francisco, CA (4 grants) and Berkeley, CA (2 grants).
Does The Sheila Reicher Fine Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of The Sheila Reicher Fine Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Sheila Reicher Fine Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sheila Reicher Fine Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include PSC Partners ($100,000), Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh ($46,000 across 2 grants) and Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($1,800), which are not listed by name. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Sheila Reicher Fine Foundation?
The Sheila Reicher Fine Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $250K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $129K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Sheila Reicher Fine Foundation fund?
The filing does not state a mission. Its stated charitable fields are Jewish life, medicine, and arts. In 2025, grants included general operating support, an art therapy program, a campaign, and a wind initiative. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sheila Reicher Fine Foundation?
The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Sheila Reicher Fine Foundation's EIN?
The Sheila Reicher Fine Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3769602. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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