Jeff and Shelley Shinn Foundation
Accepts applications
Jeff and Shelley Shinn Foundation is a private foundation in Naples, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $45,903 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $8,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$45,903
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$518,812
- New grantees82%
Giving in 2025 was up from $18,500 the year before.
82% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $28,651 | 25 | $483,290 |
| 2024 | $18,500 | 8 | $516,808 |
| 2025 | $45,903 | 27 | $518,812 |
How to apply
| Contact | Shelley Shinn 289 Flamingo Ave, Naples, FL 34108 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (815) 962-2311 |
| What to submit | Written request |
What Jeff and Shelley Shinn Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 13 | $20,200 |
| Florida | 4 | $9,203 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $8,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $2,900 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,500 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $600 |
| Maryland | 1 | $200 |
| Michigan | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington Foundation | Unrestricted operational support | $8,000 |
| Rosecrance Foundation | Unrestricted operational support | $7,000 |
| Rockford University | Unrestricted operational support | $5,500 |
| Operation Healing Forces | Unrestricted operational support | $5,000 |
| The Shelter for Abused Women | Unrestricted operational support | $3,800 |
| Brown University | Unrestricted operational support | $2,900 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Rockford | Unrestricted operational support | $2,500 |
| V Foundation for Cancer Research | Unrestricted operational support | $2,000 |
| Rockford Park District | Unrestricted operational support | $1,500 |
| Steadman Philippon Research | Unrestricted operational support | $1,500 |
| Gigi's Playhouse | Unrestricted operational support | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Unrestricted operational support | $1,000 |
| Forbes Scholarship- University Club of Rockford | Unrestricted operational support | $500 |
| Phantom Regiment | Unrestricted operational support | $500 |
| YMCA | Unrestricted operational support | $500 |
| Judicial Watch | Unrestricted operational support | $400 |
| Laurent House | Unrestricted operational support | $400 |
| Youth Haven | Unrestricted operational support | $303 |
| Discovery Center Museum | Unrestricted operational support | $250 |
| Turning Point USA | Unrestricted operational support | $250 |
| Heritage Foundation | Unrestricted operational support | $200 |
| Hillsdale College | Unrestricted operational support | $200 |
| Leadership Institute | Unrestricted operational support | $200 |
| National Glaucoma Research | Unrestricted operational support | $200 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Unrestricted operational support | $100 |
| American Heart Association | Unrestricted operational support | $100 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Unrestricted operational support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Shelley Shinn
- Jeff Shinn
Questions people ask
Does Jeff and Shelley Shinn Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Jeff and Shelley Shinn Foundation give?
$45,903 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Jeff and Shelley Shinn Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Shelley Shinn (Trustee/Director) and Jeff Shinn (Director).
What does Jeff and Shelley Shinn Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and youth programs.