Dale and Alyce Sheely Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dale and Alyce Sheely Foundation is a private foundation in Columbus, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $968,000 in 166 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$968,000
- Number of grants166
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$21.7 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $556,000 the year before.
13% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,000 | 2 | $17.1 million |
| 2024 | $556,000 | 178 | $19.3 million |
| 2025 | $968,000 | 166 | $21.7 million |
How to apply
Dale and Alyce Sheely 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 Dale and Alyce Sheely Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 151 | $605,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $200,000 |
| California | 1 | $150,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 11 | $12,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Neighborhood Degree | General operating | $150,000 |
| United Way Worldwide | General operating | $100,000 |
| The Salvation Army | General operating | $100,000 |
| Children's Hospital Medical Ctr | General operating | $100,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | General operating | $100,000 |
| Rescue Mission of Mahoning Valley | General operating | $100,000 |
| The Brightside Project | General operating | $100,000 |
| South Range Council of Community and Church | General operating | $30,000 |
| Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown | General operating | $20,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | General operating | $3,000 |
| New Life Assembly of God | General operating | $2,000 |
| St Pauls Lutheran Church | General operating | $2,000 |
| Calvary Baptist Church | General operating | $2,000 |
| First Assembly of God | General operating | $2,000 |
| Good Hope Lutheran Church | General operating | $2,000 |
| Trinity United Methodist Church | General operating | $2,000 |
| Church of the Nazarene | General operating | $2,000 |
| Grace Lutheran Church | General operating | $2,000 |
| Zion Lutheran Church | General operating | $2,000 |
| Infant Jesus of Prague Byzantine | General operating | $1,000 |
| Boardman Baptist Temple | General operating | $1,000 |
| Phillips Christian Church | General operating | $1,000 |
| Trinity Friends Church | General operating | $1,000 |
| Central United Methodist - Beaver Falls | General operating | $1,000 |
| Chippewa Alliance Church | General operating | $1,000 |
| First Reformed Presbyterian Church | General operating | $1,000 |
| St Marys Church | General operating | $1,000 |
| Chippewa United Methodist Church | General operating | $1,000 |
| Bethel Lutheran Church | General operating | $1,000 |
| Greater Liberty Baptist Church | General operating | $1,000 |
| Holy Trinity Lutheran Church | General operating | $1,000 |
| Paradise United Church of Christ | General operating | $1,000 |
| Holy Apostles Parish | General operating | $1,000 |
| Poland Presbyterian Church | General operating | $1,000 |
| East Fairfield United Methodist Church | General operating | $1,000 |
| Canfield Christian Church | General operating | $1,000 |
| Highway Tabernacle Inc | General operating | $1,000 |
| Western Reserve Methodist Church | General operating | $1,000 |
| Greenford Christian Church | General operating | $1,000 |
| Crossoads Church | General operating | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dale Sheely Sr
- Alyce Sheely
- Huntington National Bank
Questions people ask
Does Dale and Alyce Sheely Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dale and Alyce Sheely Foundation give?
$968,000 in tax year 2025, across 166 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Dale and Alyce Sheely Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dale Sheely Sr (Chairman), Alyce Sheely (Director) and Huntington National Bank (Trustee).
What does Dale and Alyce Sheely Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and health.