The Shyft Group Foundation
The Shyft Group Foundation is a private foundation, based in Novi, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 5 grants totaling $242K. Net investment income was $99.
The Shyft Group Foundation at a glance
In short: The Shyft Group Foundation gave $242K across 5 grants in 2023 (avg $48K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $242,112
- +290.5% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 5
- -66.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $48,422
- +1071.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Primary geography
- Ohio (96% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Shyft Group Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund ($234K). Together the top 5 received $242K.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 49 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Shyft Group Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+2%). Method
- In 2023 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2021) to $242K (2023). In 2023 it made 5 grants totaling $242K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Cincinnati, OH | General Support | $233,612 |
| Charlotte Frontier Days Charlotte, MI | General Support | $2,500 |
| Charlotte Performing Arts Center Charlotte, MI | General Support | $2,500 |
| Eaton County Siren Shelter Charlotte, MI | General Support | $2,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House Lansing, MI | General Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $99 | $242,112 | $242,112 | 5 | $242,112 | $99 | $10,235 |
| 2022 | $242,013 | $138 | $62,001 | $62,000 | 15 | $62,000 | $138 | $13,660 |
| 2021 | $303,876 | $203,986 | $19,130 | $19,000 | 7 | $19,063 | $62 | $9,941 |
| 2020 | $119,020 | $153,844 | $237,808 | $237,786 | 22 | — | $185 | $8,977 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Shyft Group Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Shyft Group Foundation is led by Joshua Sherbin, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Joshua Sherbin
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colin Hindman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Guillaume
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Sisk
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jon Douyard
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dolores Clements
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Jon Dickinson (2020) — Director
- Former: Juris Pagrabs (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Mark Bartlett (2020) — Director
- Former: Ryan Roney (2020) — President
- Former: Samara Hamilton (2020) — Director
- Former: Tom Schultz (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Shyft Group Foundation
How much does The Shyft Group Foundation give each year?
The Shyft Group Foundation gave $242K across 5 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $62K across 15 grants.
What is The Shyft Group Foundation's typical grant size?
The Shyft Group Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $2,500, and its average grant was $48,422, across 5 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Shyft Group Foundation give grants?
The Shyft Group Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, MI (3 grants).
Does The Shyft Group Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Shyft Group Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Shyft Group Foundation's largest grantees?
The Shyft Group Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund ($233,612), Charlotte Frontier Days ($2,500) and Charlotte Performing Arts Center ($2,500), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How much is The Shyft Group Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Shyft Group Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Shyft Group Foundation's EIN?
The Shyft Group Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2791453. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 2020–2023
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