Molly & Ed Shill Cares Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Molly & Ed Shill Cares Foundation is a private foundation in Canandaigua, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $341,500 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$341,500
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$5.0 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $251,810 the year before.
33% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $251,810 | 16 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $341,500 | 15 | $5.0 million |
How to apply
Molly & Ed Shill Cares 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Molly & Ed Shill Cares Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 | $341,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lollypop Farm | Capital campaign | $200,000 |
| Willow Domestic Violence Center | Willow ball | $25,000 |
| SPCC | Q-4 grant | $20,000 |
| SPCC | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| SPCC | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Ferals and Kittens and Cats Oh My | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Home Start Hope | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| St Peter's Kitchen | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Univerisity of Rochester | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Willow Domestic Violence Center | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| SPCC | Golf sponsorship | $4,000 |
| Willow Domestic Violence Center | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Pluta Cancer Center | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Univerisity of Rochester | Gala | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Molly Branch Shill
- H Edward Shill
- Andrew Branch
Questions people ask
Does Molly & Ed Shill Cares Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Molly & Ed Shill Cares Foundation give?
$341,500 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Molly & Ed Shill Cares Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Molly Branch Shill (President & Secretary), H Edward Shill (Vice President & Treasurer) and Andrew Branch (Secretary).
What does Molly & Ed Shill Cares Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services.