Private foundation · EIN 04-2113268 · Dallas, Texas

Shurtleff Childrens Services Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 36 grants paid, $169K total, median $4,168.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
36
$169K
Median grant
$4,168
Stays in TX
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.2M

Grants paid in 2025

36 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boys & Girls Club of Gtr WestfieldWestfield, MAPreschool$13K
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield IncWestfield, MAUnrestricted general$12K
Behavioral Health NetworkSpringfield, MAUnrestricted general$11K
YMCA Camp SheppardWestfield, MAUnrestricted general$8,944
Westfield Police Cadet ProgramWestfield, MAUnrestricted general$8,461
Western Ma Council BsaChicopee, MAUnrestricted general$7,056
YMCA of Greater WestfieldWestfield, MAKids summer program$6,889
Boys & Girls Club of Gr WestfieldWestfield, MAKidscape$6,856
Ma Audubon Society Laughing BrookEast Hampton, MALaughing brook$5,996
Boys & Girls Club of Gtr WestfieldWestfield, MASouthwick transport$5,726
Westfield on WeekendsWestfield, MAUnrestricted general$5,647
Amelia Park Ice ArenaWestfield, MAUnrestricted general$5,600
Westfield Athenaeum Boys & Girls LibraryWestfield, MAUnrestricted general$5,393
The Treehouse FoundationEasthampton, MAUnrestricted general$5,333
Westfield Youth FootballWestfield, MAUnrestricted general$4,778
Amelia Park Children's MuseumWestfield, MAUnrestricted general$4,678
Westfield High School Band & Orch ParentsWestfield, MAUnrestricted general$4,600
Westfield Tech AcademyWestfield, MAAi robotic arms$4,327
Ct Aeronautical Historic AssnWindsor Locks, CTUnrestricted general$4,010
Ma Adoption Resource Exchange IncBoston, MAUnrestricted general$3,844
YMCA of Greater WestfieldWestfield, MACamp teen leaders club$3,778
Community Actio Pioneer ValleyGreenfield, MAUnrestricted general$3,447
Trustees of the Dewey HouseWestfield, MAUnrestricted general$3,127
YMCA of Greater WestfieldWestfield, MASummer leadership program$2,756
St Mary's Westfield High SchoolWestfield, MAUnrestricted general$2,463
Young Singers of Greater WestfieldWestfield, MAUnrestricted general$2,389
Community Music School of SpringfieldSpringfield, MAUnrestricted general$2,361
Community Christian SchoolGranville, MAUnrestricted general$2,089
Springfield Science MuseumSpringfield, MAUnrestricted general$2,029
Westfield Tech AcademyWestfield, MALockers for it shop$1,989
Stanley Park of WestfieldWestfield, MAUnrestricted general$1,756
Westfield Tech AcademyWestfield, MACloud services$1,682
Southwick Recreation Center IncSouthwick, MAUnrestricted general$1,500
Southwick Historical SocietySouthwick, MAUnrestricted general$1,478
Southwick Public LibrarySouthwick, MAUnrestricted general$1,111
United Church of Christ 2nd CongWestfield, MAUnrestricted general$750

By state: Massachusetts 35 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Shurtleff Childrens Services Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, tax-exempt since 1943. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Shurtleff Childrens Services Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Shurtleff Childrens Services Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $169K across 36 grants, a median of $4,168.

Where does Shurtleff Childrens Services Inc give?

Massachusetts (35 grants), Connecticut (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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