Dudley P & Barbara K Sheffler Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dudley P & Barbara K Sheffler Foundation is a private foundation in Brooklyn, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $150,500 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$150,500
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2025 was up from $115,000 the year before.
43% 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 | $60,000 | 3 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $115,000 | 12 | $3.0 million |
| 2025 | $150,500 | 14 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Dudley P & Barbara K Sheffler 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 Dudley P & Barbara K Sheffler Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 11 | $125,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Community School | General operating | $25,000 |
| Gilmour Academy Inc | General operating | $15,000 |
| St Martin de Porres | General operating | $15,000 |
| Medworks | General operating | $10,000 |
| Resource Cleveland | General operating | $10,000 |
| Partnership Schools | General operating | $10,000 |
| Kinnect | General operating | $10,000 |
| St Aloysius Church | General operating | $10,000 |
| Diocesan Council of Toledo Society of St Vincent de Paul | General operating | $10,000 |
| International Partners in Mission | General operating | $10,000 |
| Two Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| Thea Bowman Center | General operating | $10,000 |
| Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park | General operating | $5,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys & Girls | General operating | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara K Sheffler
- John S Sheffler
- James T Sheffler
- Henry Wick Sheffler
Questions people ask
Does Dudley P & Barbara K Sheffler Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dudley P & Barbara K Sheffler Foundation give?
$150,500 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Dudley P & Barbara K Sheffler Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Barbara K Sheffler (Co-Trustee), John S Sheffler (Co-Trustee), James T Sheffler (Co-Trustee) and Henry Wick Sheffler (Co-Trustee).
What does Dudley P & Barbara K Sheffler Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.