The Shiffman Foundation
The Shiffman Foundation is a private foundation based in Detroit, Michigan. Its 2023 filing says it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and did not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its 2024 filing reports no grants and no assets, so the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
The Shiffman Foundation at a glance
- Net investment income (2024)
- $11,505
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,375
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Shiffman Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated in its 2023 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests; it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. This is not presented as a current application process, given the reported 2024 status.
- Contact
Mailing address: 18135 Hamilton Road, Detroit, MI 48203-4036
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Shiffman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 80 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The Shiffman Foundation gives
- Giving grew 113% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 10% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $6K (2023). In 2023 it made 20 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Craig Bell Jewel Lotus Ojai, CA | Public General Health and Welfare | $2,085 |
| Clean Water for the World Kalamazoo, MI | Public General Health and Welfare | $1,000 |
| Fund for Equal Justice Detroit, MI | Public General Health and Welfare | $750 |
| Geez Detroit, MI | Public General Health and Welfare | $500 |
| Peoples Water Board Detroit, MI | Public General Health and Welfare | $250 |
| Michigan Public Radio Ann Arbor, MI | Public General Health and Welfare | $220 |
| Sugar Law Center Detroit, MI | Public General Health and Welfare | $200 |
| St Peters Episcopal Church Detroit, MI | Public General Health and Welfare | $150 |
| Justice for Our Neighbors Jfon-Mi Dearborn, MI | Public General Health and Welfare | $120 |
| Academy American Poets New York, NY | Public General Health and Welfare | $100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | $1,375 | — | — | — | $11,505 | $21,737 |
| 2023 | — | — | — | $6,295 | 20 | — | — | $12,253 |
| 2022 | $191,272 | — | — | $4,910 | 21 | $1,497 | $2,680 | $14,472 |
| 2021 | $191,592 | $2,842 | $8,813 | $3,949 | 20 | — | $2,842 | — |
| 2020 | $191,592 | — | $6,799 | $2,955 | 19 | — | — | $5,764 |
| 2019 | $136,121 | $-10,137 | $12,077 | $3,993 | 28 | — | $2,667 | $7,248 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Shiffman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 20 grants totaling $6,295 in 2023 and 21 grants totaling $4,910 in 2022. The available information does not identify individual grantees or grant amounts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Richard H Levey as president; Sigrid Christiansen as vice president; and Eben M G Christiansen Levey, Tristan Briggs Christiansen Levey, and Eric Edgecombe Linder as directors.
The Shiffman Foundation is led by Richard H. Levey, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard H. Levey
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Eben M. G. Christiansen Levey
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Eric Edgecombe Linder
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Tristan Briggs Christiansen Levey
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Sigrid Christiansen
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 The Shiffman Foundation
How do I apply for a grant from The Shiffman Foundation?
The foundation stated in its 2023 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests; it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Shiffman Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Shiffman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $22K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Shiffman Foundation's EIN?
The Shiffman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-1396850. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Shiffman Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 14, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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