The Shifting Foundation

UINTAH, UT EIN: 36-6108560

The Shifting Foundation is a private foundation established in 1982, based in Uintah, Utah. It is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization that has been operating since March 1954. The foundation operates as a family foundation with a focus on philanthropic grantmaking across multiple sectors and geographic regions.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$1.8M

+3.0% YoY

Grant Count

-97.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$1.8M

+4124.1% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports initiatives in the following primary areas:

Arts and culture
Museums
Human services
Environmental causes
Education
Philanthropy and voluntarism

The foundation makes grants to projects across the United States and internationally, including major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and London.

Grantmaking

The foundation is open to new applicants.

Grant Range

$172

Average Grant

$172

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation supports projects across multiple states including:

California
Texas
New York
Florida
Illinois
Maryland
Massachusetts
Minnesota
New Jersey
Ohio
Tennessee
Virginia

The foundation also funds projects internationally.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $5.3M (59%)

Massachusetts $1.4M (16%)

Utah $863K (10%)

California $537K (6%)

Illinois $160K (2%)

Texas $150K (2%)

Florida $103K (1%)

Alabama $90K (1%)

+9 more states

States

Alabama California Florida Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Maine Minnesota North Carolina Nebraska New Jersey New York Ohio Tennessee Texas Utah Virginia

Cities

ASTORIAAltadenaBERKELEYBOSTONBROOKLYNBaltimoreBostonBrooklynCAMBRIDGECHARLOTTESVILLECHICAGOCambridgeChicagoCincinnatiDALLASDallasEast AuroraFORT WORTHGreenfieldJersey City

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Assets & Revenue (Fiscal Year 2025):

Total assets: $24,183,783 to $25,141,910
Total revenue: $1,018,571
Total expenses: $1,976,480
Total liabilities: $0

Revenue Breakdown (Fiscal Year 2024):

Grants and contributions: $1,073,500
Investment income and dividends: $562,852
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $1,809,747

The foundation maintains a strong financial position with no outstanding liabilities.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

168 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include See Attached ($1,838,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
SEE ATTACHED SEE ATTACHED, NY	SEE ATTACHED	$1,838,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

David A. Breskin — President
Julie Breskin — Vice President
Chelsea A. Hadley — Director & Secretary (compensated at $135,000 annually)
Ricky L. Max — Treasurer

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
David A Breskin	President	35	—
Julie Breskin	Vice President	0.5	—
Chelsea A Hadley	Director & Secretary	20	$45,000
Ricky L Max	Treasurer	0.5	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Shifting Foundation fund?

The foundation supports initiatives in the following primary areas: • Arts and culture • Museums • Human services • Environmental causes • Education • Philanthropy and voluntarism The foundation makes grants to projects across the United States and internationally, including major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and London.

How do I apply for a grant from The Shifting Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Total giving in fiscal year 2024: $1,838,000 • Total giving in fiscal year 2025: approximately $1,838,000 • Typical grant awards range from $6,000 to $82,000 • Average grant size: $172 • The foundation made 13,140 grants in the previous year **Recent Grants (2024):** • Union of Concerned Scientists: $65,000 • Environmental Defense Fund: $65,000 • Earthjustice: $65,000 The foundation is open to new applicants.

Where does The Shifting Foundation make grants?

The foundation supports projects across multiple states including: • California • Texas • New York • Florida • Illinois • Maryland • Massachusetts • Minnesota • New Jersey • Ohio • Tennessee • Virginia The foundation also funds projects internationally.