Foundations that fund organizations in Shirley, New York
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Shirley nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $162K to Shirley organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Shirley around $5,000. 6 of these funders are based in New York; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Shirley
- $162K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in NY
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Shirley organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The William R Wheeler & Sandra L Wheeler Charitable Foundation Inc | Bayshore, NY | 2 | $75K | $38K | Preselected only | Better together pilot program; To expand domestic violence services |
| The Castleman Family Foundation | Reno, NV | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General support |
| Kevin and Deborah Bartz Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Fishman Family Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Operational |
| Mimi and Paul Lee Foundation | Brooklyn, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | For support of local community |
| John & Elaine Kanas Family Foundation C/O Kanas Companies LLC | Remsenburg, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | For donee's exempt purpose |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
| The Brodsky Family Foundation | Port Washington, NY | 1 | $25 | $25 | Yes | General Donation |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Shirley, New York?
The William R Wheeler & Sandra L Wheeler Charitable Foundation Inc, The Castleman Family Foundation, Kevin and Deborah Bartz Foundation, Fishman Family Foundation, Mimi and Paul Lee Foundation and 3 others reported grants to Shirley organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Shirley. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.