James & Amy Shimberg Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
James & Amy Shimberg Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Tampa, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $208,000 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $90,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$208,000
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$90,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was up from $179,000 the year before.
22% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $140,100 | 27 | $4.0 million |
| 2023 | $179,000 | 27 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $208,000 | 27 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
James & Amy Shimberg 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.
What James & Amy Shimberg Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 22 | $167,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $17,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $11,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Achievement | Charitable | $90,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Tampa | Charitable | $17,500 |
| Tampa Jewish Federation | Charitable | $11,500 |
| Delta Delta Delta Foundation | Charitable | $11,000 |
| Bernstein Philanthropic Impact FD | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Florida Holocaust Museum | Charitable | $8,500 |
| Philanthropic Women of Stjosephs | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Bob Sierra YMCA Youth Family | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Starting Right Now | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Tampa Metro Area YMCA | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Tampa General Hospital Fnd | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Bob Graham YMCA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Camp Cristina YMCA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Crisis Center | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Feeding Tampa Bay | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Ya by the Bay | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Circle of Sisterhood | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Congregation Schaarai Zedek | Charitable | $1,500 |
| PHS Academic Foundation | Charitable | $1,500 |
| YMCA of Central FL | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Lifepath Hospice | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Chabad of South Tampa | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Men of Vision | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Academy at Glengary | Charitable | $1,000 |
| HB Plant Museum | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Courage to Caregivers | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Shimberg
- Janet Knust
- JAMES SHIMBERG Jr
Questions people ask
Does James & Amy Shimberg Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does James & Amy Shimberg Foundation Inc give?
$208,000 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs James & Amy Shimberg Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert Shimberg (President), Janet Knust (Vice President) and JAMES SHIMBERG Jr (Treasurer).
What does James & Amy Shimberg Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, faith communities and youth programs.