Private foundation · EIN 13-3933347 · Cos Cob, Connecticut · Philanthropy & grantmaking

James and Chantal Sheridan Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 17 grants paid, $470K total, median $6,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
17
$470K
Median grant
$6,000
Stays in CT
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Environmental Defense FundNew York, NYEnvironmental support$115K
Year UpBoston, MAEducation support$115K
Charities Aid Foundation AmericaAlexandria, VASocial responsibility - west london synagogue us friends fund$114K
Brown UniversityProvidence, RISocial equity$75K
Charities Aid Foundation AmericaAlexandria, VAAnimal welfare - battersea cats and dogs$8,050
Liberation InstituteSan Francisco, CAHuman health$6,000
Prisoners' Legal Services of New YorkAlbany, NYSocial equity$6,000
Teen LineCulver City, CAHuman health$6,000
Thomas Becket FoundationProvidence, RISocial equity$6,000
Achilles InternationalNew York, NYAthletic & social programs for disabled persons$6,000
Charities Aid Foundation AmericaAlexandria, VAHealth - cure eb$5,650
Gary and Vivienne Player FoundationSchwenksville, PAEducation, health & housing$2,000
Pan-Massachusetts ChallengeNeedham, MAHuman health$1,500
Myriad USANew York, NYSocial equity - jewish child's day fund$1,400
The Family Pantry of Cape CodHarwich, MASocial equity$1,000
Yad Elie Via America GivesNew York, NYSocial equity$1,000
WeloveuNew Windsor, NYSocial equity$500

By state: New York 6 · Virginia 3 · Massachusetts 3 · Rhode Island 2 · California 2 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

James and Chantal Sheridan Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Cos Cob, Connecticut, administered in care of Frank Hirth Plc, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 James and Chantal Sheridan Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 James and Chantal Sheridan Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $470K across 17 grants, a median of $6,000.

Where does James and Chantal Sheridan Foundation give?

New York (6 grants), Virginia (3 grants), Massachusetts (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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