Richard S Shineman Foundation
Accepts applications
Richard S Shineman Foundation is a private foundation in Oswego, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $922,778 in 133 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 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$922,778
- Number of grants133
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$43.1 million
- New grantees96%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.4 million the year before.
96% 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 | $1.4 million | 111 | $35.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 98 | $38.6 million |
| 2025 | $922,778 | 133 | $43.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Chena Tucker 121 East 1st Street, Oswego, NY 13126 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (315) 216-6644, info@shinemanfoundation.org |
| What to submit | Available @ www.shinemanfoundation.org |
| Deadlines | Applications are accepted on a rolling basis |
| Restrictions | Central New York public charities with impact on oswego county, ny |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Richard S Shineman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 127 | $911,603 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,844 |
| Idaho | 1 | $2,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,720 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $311 |
| California | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oswego Health (2-YEAR Pledge) | General operating | $150,000 |
| Centerstate Ceo Fulton Block Builders (Year 5 of 5) | General operating | $100,000 |
| Centerstate Ceo Oswego Renaissance Assoc (Year 5 of 5) | General operating | $100,000 |
| On Point for College #2102 | General operating | $75,000 |
| Fulton Community B-Ball (Summer Youth Program) | General operating | $50,000 |
| Museum of Science & Technology | General operating | $42,804 |
| Oswego County Opportunities | General operating | $35,000 |
| Citi Boces (Classroom Cads) #2101 | General operating | $30,000 |
| Cac Foundation Inc | General operating | $29,471 |
| Syracuse Orchestra (Year 3 of 3) | General operating | $20,134 |
| Dunsmooroswegofulton YMCA Collab | General operating | $13,800 |
| Oswego City School District | General operating | $10,000 |
| Fulton City School District | General operating | $10,000 |
| The Syracuse Orchestra | General operating | $10,000 |
| Fulton Gauchos Colorguard | General operating | $10,000 |
| Cny Lyme & Disease Alliance | General operating | $10,000 |
| FCSD2028&2029 (Revitalization Class Projects) | General operating | $8,500 |
| Clear Blue Associates LLC | Capacity building sessions | $8,500 |
| Erie Canal Museum | General operating | $7,500 |
| Hastings Mallory Elem School | General operating | $7,500 |
| Stillwork Coaching & Consulting | Capacity building sessions | $5,844 |
| Fulton Girls Lacrosse | General operating | $5,700 |
| Oswego County Fair (Enrichment) | General operating | $5,498 |
| Patricia Weisse | Capa | $5,250 |
| Cac (Monique Burr Education Program) | General operating | $5,220 |
| Desens House | General operating | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army-Oswego | General operating | $5,000 |
| Brayhope Farm | General operating | $5,000 |
| Hospice of Cny | General operating | $5,000 |
| Syracuse City Ballet | General operating | $5,000 |
| Operation Northern Comfort (Multi 5000X2 Years) | General operating | $5,000 |
| Rfartswego | General operating | $5,000 |
| Salmon River Fine Arts (Multi 5000X5 Years) | General operating | $5,000 |
| Oswego Industries | General operating | $5,000 |
| Citi Boces (Inclusive Play Lending Library) | General operating | $5,000 |
| Peaceful Remedies Inc | Director discretionary grant | $5,000 |
| Mexico Food Pantry | General operating | $4,862 |
| Citi Boces | Discretionary & migrant ed | $3,500 |
| Fulton Betterment Corp | General operating | $3,200 |
| Human Concerns Inc | Director discretionary grant | $3,100 |
Officers and trustees
- Pamela Caraccioli
- Margaret Barclay
- Megan Luton
- Tara Fitzgibbons
- Floris Palmer-Nino
- Ed Alberts
- Dr Micheal Stephens
- Linda Eagan
- Neelesh Shah
Questions people ask
Does Richard S Shineman Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
How much does Richard S Shineman Foundation give?
$922,778 in tax year 2025, across 133 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Richard S Shineman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Pamela Caraccioli (Treasurer), Margaret Barclay (Director), Megan Luton (Director) and Tara Fitzgibbons (Chair) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Richard S Shineman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and arts and culture.