Dr Shafie Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dr Shafie Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $532,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $137,500. 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$532,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$137,500
- Assets$19.0 million
- New grantees58%
Giving in 2025 was up from $350,000 the year before.
58% 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 | $90,000 | 3 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $350,000 | 6 | $17.5 million |
| 2025 | $532,500 | 12 | $19.0 million |
How to apply
Dr Shafie Charitable 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 Dr Shafie Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 10 | $482,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mote Marine Laboratory | Program/project support | $137,500 |
| Jewish Family & Children Service | Program/project support | $85,000 |
| Feeding Empty Little Tummies Inc | Program/project support | $50,000 |
| Easter Seals Southwest Florida Inc | Program/project support | $50,000 |
| Children First Inc | Program/project support | $30,000 |
| Resurrection House Inc | Program/project support | $30,000 |
| All Faiths Food Bank Inc | Program/project support | $30,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | Project/program support | $25,000 |
| Southeastern Guide Dogs Inc | Program/project support | $25,000 |
| Friends of Manatee County Animal Services | Program/project support | $25,000 |
| Pickles Group Inc | Program/project support | $25,000 |
| Community Haven for Adults and Children With Disabilities Inc | Program/project support | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Fifth Third Bank N A
- Marina Sergeyevna Onesti
Questions people ask
Does Dr Shafie Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dr Shafie Charitable Foundation give?
$532,500 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Dr Shafie Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Fifth Third Bank N A (Trustee) and Marina Sergeyevna Onesti (Trustee).
What does Dr Shafie Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, youth programs and food and hunger.