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James and Chantal Sheridan Foundation

Preselected recipients only Cos Cob, Connecticut · EIN 133933347

James and Chantal Sheridan Foundation is a private foundation in Cos Cob, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $469,700 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $115,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $342,920 the year before.

53% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$325,0009$6.3 million
2023$342,92012$7.7 million
2024$469,70017$9.1 million

How to apply

James and Chantal Sheridan Foundation 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What James and Chantal Sheridan Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.

StateGrantsAmount
New York6$129,900
Virginia3$127,300
Massachusetts3$117,500
Rhode Island2$81,000
California2$12,000
Pennsylvania1$2,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 17 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Environmental Defense Fund
New York, NY
Environmental support$115,000
Year Up
Boston, MA
Education support$115,000
Charities Aid Foundation America
Alexandria, VA
Social responsibility - west london synagogue us friends fund$113,600
Brown University
Providence, RI
Social equity$75,000
Charities Aid Foundation America
Alexandria, VA
Animal welfare - battersea cats and dogs$8,050
Liberation Institute
San Francisco, CA
Human health$6,000
Prisoners' Legal Services of New York
Albany, NY
Social equity$6,000
Teen Line
Culver City, CA
Human health$6,000
Thomas Becket Foundation
Providence, RI
Social equity$6,000
Achilles International
New York, NY
Athletic & social programs for disabled persons$6,000
Charities Aid Foundation America
Alexandria, VA
Health - cure eb$5,650
Gary and Vivienne Player Foundation
Schwenksville, PA
Education, health & housing$2,000
Pan-Massachusetts Challenge
Needham, MA
Human health$1,500
Myriad USA
New York, NY
Social equity - jewish child's day fund$1,400
The Family Pantry of Cape Cod
Harwich, MA
Social equity$1,000
Yad Elie Via America Gives
New York, NY
Social equity$1,000
Weloveu
New Windsor, NY
Social equity$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does James and Chantal Sheridan Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does James and Chantal Sheridan Foundation give?

$469,700 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.

Who runs James and Chantal Sheridan Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Julie Ricciardi (Trustee).

What does James and Chantal Sheridan Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.

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