How to apply
Www.jpmorgan.com/onlinegrants Contact: Jp Morgan Chase Bank N a, 10 S Dearborn Il1-0111, Chicago, Il, 8004962583 Deadlines: Grants are made in mid april and in mid october Restrictions: Grants are limited to irc sec 501 c 3 performing arts organizations awards are primarily made in the city of new york
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
13 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Pooled Private Fund LLC Paying Agent for Seachange Cap PartnersNew York, NY | General support | $150K |
| Cave Organization IncBrooklyn, NY | Capacity building | $25K |
| Foundation for Independent ArtistsNew York, NY | Capacity building support | $25K |
| Pioneers Go East Collective IncNew York, NY | Capacity building | $25K |
| Yaa Samar Dance TheatreBrooklyn, NY | Capacity building | $25K |
| Miami Dance Futures IncMiami, FL | Capacity building | $25K |
| Theater Labrado Inc Dba New GeorgesNew York, NY | General | $20K |
| Colt Coeur Theater CompanyBrooklyn, NY | General | $20K |
| Culturehub IncNew York, NY | General | $20K |
| Theater MituBrooklyn, NY | General | $20K |
| Fault Line TheatreNew York, NY | General | $15K |
| Thalia Spanish TheaterSunnyside, NY | General | $15K |
| Epic Players IncBrooklyn, NY | General | $15K |
By state: New York 12 · Florida 1
About this foundation
Emma a Sheafer Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Chicago, Illinois, administered in care of Jp Morgan Chase Bank Na, tax-exempt since 1976. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Emma a Sheafer Charitable Tr accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Www.jpmorgan.com/onlinegrants Deadlines: Grants are made in mid april and in mid october.
How much does Emma a Sheafer Charitable Tr give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $400K across 13 grants, a median of $20K.
Where does Emma a Sheafer Charitable Tr give?
New York (12 grants), Florida (1 grants), per its latest filing.
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