Sheila Fortune Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sheila Fortune Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boulder, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $739,000 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $12,000 and the largest $336,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$739,000
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$12,000
- Largest grant$336,000
- Assets$21.2 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $407,000 the year before.
27% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $464,400 | 79 | $7.4 million |
| 2024 | $407,000 | 72 | $17.2 million |
| 2025 | $739,000 | 37 | $21.2 million |
How to apply
Sheila Fortune Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Sheila Fortune Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 12 | $470,000 |
| Colorado | 13 | $136,000 |
| New Mexico | 6 | $66,000 |
| Indiana | 5 | $57,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Francis in the Fields Episocopal Church | Program support | $336,000 |
| Barnstone Art for Kids | Program support | $15,000 |
| Beyond the Bars | Program support | $15,000 |
| El Sistema Indianapolis | Program support | $15,000 |
| Arts Council of Southern Indiana | Program support | $12,000 |
| EcoArts Connections | Program support | $12,000 |
| El Sistema Colorado | Program support | $12,000 |
| Georgia E Gregory School of Music | Program support | $12,000 |
| Girls First | Program support | $12,000 |
| Greater Philadelphia YMCA | Program support | $12,000 |
| MAS Comunidad | Program support | $12,000 |
| Mirror Image | Program support | $12,000 |
| Moving Arts Espanola | Program support | $12,000 |
| MtCarmel Wellness and Community Center | Program support | $12,000 |
| Musicopia | Program support | $12,000 |
| New Mexico Jazz Workshop | Program support | $12,000 |
| Norris Square Neighborhood Project | Program support | $12,000 |
| Santa Fe Teen Arts Center | Program support | $12,000 |
| Settlement Music School of Philadelphia | Program support | $12,000 |
| Yes And Collaborative Arts | Program support | $12,000 |
| A Child's Song | Program support | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Indiana | Program support | $10,000 |
| Concrete Couch | Program support | $10,000 |
| Expressive Path | Program support | $10,000 |
| Five Star Life | Program support | $10,000 |
| Keshet Dance Company | Program support | $10,000 |
| Lighthouse Writers Workshop | Program support | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts | Program support | $10,000 |
| Roshni | Program support | $10,000 |
| Salida Circus Outreach Foundation | Program support | $10,000 |
| San Miguel Mentoring Program | Program support | $10,000 |
| Unity Performing Arts Foundation | Program support | $10,000 |
| Urban Musical Theater | Program support | $10,000 |
| Variety Arts of Louisville | Program support | $10,000 |
| Village Exchange Center | Program support | $10,000 |
| Los Ninos del Teatro | Program support | $8,000 |
| The Learning Council | Program support | $8,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jessica L Broderick
- Robert W Conner
- Mark King
- Sophia Gold
- Michele Winebrenner-Nizam
- Ellen Feeney
Questions people ask
Does Sheila Fortune Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sheila Fortune Foundation Inc give?
$739,000 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $12,000.
Who runs Sheila Fortune Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Jessica L Broderick (Director), Robert W Conner (Director), Mark King (Director) and Sophia Gold (President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Sheila Fortune Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and education.