Sheehan Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Sheehan Family Foundation is a private foundation in Kingston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $241,350 in 55 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$241,350
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$6.8 million
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2024 was up from $186,850 the year before.
73% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $186,850 | 41 | $5.8 million |
| 2024 | $241,350 | 55 | $6.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Timothy Sheehan PO Box K, Kingston, MA 02364 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (781) 585-5165 |
| What to submit | Grantee's current operating budget and pertinent grant details; scope, content and amount of proposed request. |
| Deadlines | Requests are accepted on a rolling basis and acted upon at the next trustee meeting. |
| Restrictions | Priority areas include plymouth, barnstable & essex counties in ma; brooklyn ny & milwaukee wi. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Sheehan Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 18 | $60,250 |
| New York | 2 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 7 | $42,000 |
| Wisconsin | 14 | $32,100 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $20,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $15,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $4,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rocking the Boat | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Eagles Wings | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Milwaukee Art Museum | General purpose | $10,500 |
| Horizon for Homeless | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Parks Foundation | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Save the Sound | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Save the Sound | General purpose | $10,000 |
| STEM Alliance | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Fields for Kids Program | General purpose | $10,000 |
| One Chance to Grow Up | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Cape Cod Community Fish | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Harwich Conservation Tr | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Chatham Orpheum | General purpose | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Northshore | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Chicago Jesuit Academy | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Chatham Orpheum Theatre | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Horizon for Homeless | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Ocean Reef | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Keys Childrens Foundations | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Cape Cod Community Fish | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Ocean Reef | General purpose | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Northshore | General purpose | $5,000 |
| New Belgium Coworker Assistance Fund | General purpose | $5,000 |
| IMPACT100 Greater Milwaukee | General purpose | $3,300 |
| First Stage | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Family Promise Metrowes | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Cradles to Crayons | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Michael E Thornton Foundation | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Marthas Vineyard | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Girls on the Run | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Junior Leage of Milwaukee | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Womans Club of Wi | General purpose | $1,000 |
| SMU Office of Development | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Ocean Reef | General purpose | $1,000 |
| University of Missouri | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Pleasant Bay Community | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Womans Club of Wi | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Michael E Thornton Foundation | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Ocean Reef | General purpose | $500 |
| Minute Man Road Club | General purpose | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Timothy Sheehan
- John Sheehan
- Christopher Sheehan
Questions people ask
Does Sheehan Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Requests are accepted on a rolling basis and acted upon at the next trustee meeting.
How much does Sheehan Family Foundation give?
$241,350 in tax year 2024, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Sheehan Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Timothy Sheehan (Trustee), John Sheehan (Trustee) and Christopher Sheehan (Trustee).
What does Sheehan Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and youth programs.