Emma A Sheafer Charitable Tr
Accepts applications
Emma A Sheafer Charitable Tr is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $400,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$400,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$10.3 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2025 was up from $350,000 the year before.
54% 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 | $425,000 | 16 | $8.4 million |
| 2024 | $350,000 | 13 | $9.3 million |
| 2025 | $400,000 | 13 | $10.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | JP Morgan Chase Bank N A 10 S Dearborn IL1-0111, Chicago, IL 60603 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (800) 496-2583 |
| What to submit | www.jpmorgan.com/onlinegrants |
| Deadlines | Grants are made in mid april and in mid october |
| Restrictions | Grants are limited to irc sec 501 c 3 performing arts organizations awards are primarily made in the city of New York |
What Emma A Sheafer Charitable Tr funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $375,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Pooled Private Fund LLC Paying Agent for Seachange Cap Partners | General support | $150,000 |
| Cave Organization Inc | Capacity building | $25,000 |
| Foundation for Independent Artists | Capacity building support | $25,000 |
| Pioneers Go East Collective Inc | Capacity building | $25,000 |
| Yaa Samar Dance Theatre | Capacity building | $25,000 |
| Miami Dance Futures Inc | Capacity building | $25,000 |
| Theater Labrado Inc DBA New Georges | General | $20,000 |
| Colt Coeur Theater Company | General | $20,000 |
| Culturehub Inc | General | $20,000 |
| Theater Mitu | General | $20,000 |
| Fault Line Theatre | General | $15,000 |
| Thalia Spanish Theater | General | $15,000 |
| Epic Players Inc | General | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
Questions people ask
Does Emma A Sheafer Charitable Tr accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grants are made in mid april and in mid october.
How much does Emma A Sheafer Charitable Tr give?
$400,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Emma A Sheafer Charitable Tr?
Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).
What does Emma A Sheafer Charitable Tr fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.