The SHS Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The SHS Foundation is a private foundation in Plainview, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $6.7 million in 72 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $2.0 million. 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$6.7 million
- Number of grants72
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$45.7 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $3.5 million the year before.
25% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.4 million | 58 | $37.4 million |
| 2024 | $3.5 million | 67 | $37.7 million |
| 2025 | $6.7 million | 72 | $45.7 million |
How to apply
The SHS 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 The SHS Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 62 | $6.3 million |
| Florida | 6 | $155,000 |
| California | 1 | $120,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $60,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival | The arts | $2.0 million |
| Paul Taylor Dance Company | The arts | $320,000 |
| American Dance Festival | The arts | $300,000 |
| Brooklyn Academy of Music | The arts | $300,000 |
| Tectonic Theatre Project | The arts | $200,000 |
| Theater for A New Audience | The arts | $200,000 |
| National Black Theatre Workshop | The arts | $150,000 |
| People's Theatre Project Inc | The arts | $150,000 |
| Ballet Hispanico | The arts | $125,000 |
| Abraham in Motion | The arts | $120,000 |
| Joshua Tree Foundation | The arts | $120,000 |
| Alvin Ailey Dance | The arts | $100,000 |
| Bedlam Theater | The arts | $100,000 |
| New York City Ballet | The arts | $100,000 |
| New York City Center | The arts | $100,000 |
| Parsons Dance | The arts | $100,000 |
| Rattlestick Playright Theater | The arts | $100,000 |
| The Joyce Theater Foundation | The arts | $100,000 |
| Arthur Aviles Typical Theatre | The arts | $75,000 |
| Cocoon Theatre | The arts | $75,000 |
| Playrights Horizon | The arts | $75,000 |
| The Performance Zone Inc | The arts | $75,000 |
| American Ballet Theater | The arts | $50,000 |
| Atlantic Theater Co | The arts | $50,000 |
| Dance Theatre of Harlem Inc | The arts | $50,000 |
| Fortune Society | The arts | $50,000 |
| Gibney Dance | The arts | $50,000 |
| Manhattan Theater Club | The arts | $50,000 |
| Miami City Ballet | The arts | $50,000 |
| Move NYC Foundation | The arts | $50,000 |
| New York Theater Workshop | The arts | $50,000 |
| Primary Stages | The arts | $50,000 |
| Roundabout Theatre Company | The arts | $50,000 |
| Second Stage Theatre | The arts | $50,000 |
| Shakespeare Theatre NJ | The arts | $50,000 |
| Signature Theater Company | The arts | $50,000 |
| St Anne's Warehouse | General | $50,000 |
| Stella Adler Studio of Acting | The arts | $50,000 |
| The Broadway Dance Lab | The arts | $50,000 |
| The Classical Theatre of Harlem | The arts | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard E Feldman
- Luis Miguel Rodriguez Villa
- Sara Throne
Questions people ask
Does The SHS Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The SHS Foundation give?
$6.7 million in tax year 2025, across 72 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The SHS Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard E Feldman (Manager), Luis Miguel Rodriguez Villa (Director) and Sara Throne (Secretary & Director).
What does The SHS Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.