Sholley Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sholley Foundation is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $190,500 in 60 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$190,500
- Number of grants60
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $158,500 the year before.
27% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $140,000 | 53 | $3.2 million |
| 2023 | $141,500 | 58 | $4.1 million |
| 2024 | $158,500 | 55 | $4.3 million |
| 2025 | $190,500 | 60 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
Sholley 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.
What Sholley Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 32 | $127,000 |
| Rhode Island | 8 | $23,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $10,500 |
| New York | 4 | $7,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $7,000 |
| California | 3 | $4,500 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $3,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,500 |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | $2,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brigham & Womens Hospital Inc | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Commonwealth Shakespeare Company Inc | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Coolidge Corner Theatre Fdn Inc | Unrestricted general | $12,500 |
| San Miguel School | Unrestricted general | $12,500 |
| West Falmouth Library Inc | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Falmouth Academy Inc | Unrestricted general | $7,500 |
| Bowdoin College | Unrestricted general | $7,000 |
| Theater Offensive Inc | Unrestricted general | $6,000 |
| Chapoquoit Yacht Club | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Friends of WLRN | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Ashmont Hill Chamber Music Inc | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
| School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts Un | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Bancroft School | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Courageous Sailing Center for Youth Inc | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Highfield Hall & Gardens | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| French-American School of Ri | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southern New England | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Runway for Recovery Inc | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Vassar College | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Pro Publica Inc | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Rhode Island PBS Foundation | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Friends of Culebra Animals Inc | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Fourwands Wildlife Rehabilitation | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| After-School All-Stars | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Dana Hall School | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Wilbury Theatre Group | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Suits for Seniors Inc | Unrestricted general | $2,000 |
| Noble and Greenough School | Unrestricted general | $1,500 |
| Buzzards Bay Coalition Inc | Unrestricted general | $1,500 |
| Circuit Arts Inc | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Milton Academy | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Berkshire Waldorf School Inc | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| College Light Opera Company Inc | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Shakespeare & Company Inc | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Community Access to the Arts Inc | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| People for Cats | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Salt Pond Area Bird Sanctuaries Inc | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Providence Children's Museum | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
| Roger Williams Zoological Society | Unrestricted general | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joan Moynagh Sholley
- J Adam Sholley
- Lucinda Sholley
- Peter Sholley
Questions people ask
Does Sholley Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sholley Foundation give?
$190,500 in tax year 2025, across 60 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs Sholley Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joan Moynagh Sholley (Secretary/Trustee), J Adam Sholley (President/Trustee), Lucinda Sholley (Trustee) and Peter Sholley (Trustee).
What does Sholley Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.