Private foundation · EIN 13-7582641 · Livingstn Mnr, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Shin Creek Tr

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: 34 grants paid, $268K total, median $3,750. 59% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
34
$268K
Median grant
$3,750
Stays in NY
59%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Childrens Radio FoundationNew York, NYYouth support, radio education$60K
Brotherhood Sister SolNew York, NYYouth support$30K
ALS United Greater New YorkNew York, NYDiseases and conditions$25K
Billion Oyster ProjectNew York, NYEnvironmental$25K
Ny Presbyterian FundNew York, NYMedical$25K
Allen-Stevenson SchoolNew York, NYBoys education k-9$10K
Global Goods PartnersNew York, NYSocial justice$10K
National Brain Tumor SocietyNewton, MADiseases and conditions$10K
Nightingale-Bamford SchoolNew York, NYEducation$10K
Rosemary Pencil FoundationJohns Island, SCEducation for children in malawi, zimbabwe, and zambia$10K
Catskill Art SocietyLivingston Manor, NYArt$6,000
Haiti Cardiac AllianceBurlington, VTLife-saving cardiac surgery to all haitians$5,102
Charities Aid Foundation of AmericaAlexandria, VAFund raising and/or fund distribution$5,000
Colby CollegeWaterville, MEEducation$5,000
Community Center for the ArtsJackson, WYArt$5,000
PollyannaNew York, NYEducational services and schools$5,000
Shining Hope for Communities (shofco)New York, NYAdvocacy and education$5,000
Ice Hockey in Harlem IncNew York, NYYouth development programs$2,500
Wildlife Justice CommissionNew York, NYConservation$2,500
Woodson CenterWashington, DCCommunity empowerment$2,010
Asia Art ArchiveBrooklyn, NYArt$1,500
24 FoundationCharlotte, NCDiseases and conditions$1,038
A Single BiteLiberty, NYFight hunger$1,000
Developing Radio PartnersAsheville, NCInternational development$1,000
Jackson Hole Public ArtJackson, WYArts education/schools$1,000
OcearchPark City, UTMarine science$1,000
For Farmers Movement IncAndes, NYCommunity empowerment$524
Every Mother CountsNew York, NYMaternity care$500
Jackson Hole Conservation AllianceJackson, WYProtecting the wildlife$500
Mskc NyNew York, NYMedical$500
RewildAustin, TXConservation$500
Scranton Area FoundationScranton, PACounty development$500
Beaverkill Valley Fire DepartmentLivingston Manor, NYFire prevention$200
New York Road Runners IncNew York, NYHealth & wellness$100

By state: New York 20 · Massachusetts 1 · South Carolina 1 · Wyoming 3 · Vermont 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Shin Creek Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Livingstn Mnr, New York, administered in care of Paul D Barnett, tax-exempt since 2008. 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 Shin Creek Tr 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 Shin Creek Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $268K across 34 grants, a median of $3,750.

Where does Shin Creek Tr give?

New York (20 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), South Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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