Sheller Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sheller Family Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $600,000. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$7.7 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
31% 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 | $1.2 million | 16 | $8.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 17 | $8.0 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 16 | $7.7 million |
How to apply
Sheller Family 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 Sheller Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 15 | $1.3 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson University | Program support | $600,000 |
| Drexel University | Program support | $254,000 |
| Temple University | Program support | $250,000 |
| Mural Arts | Program support | $150,000 |
| Salvation Army | Program support | $30,000 |
| Tree House Books | Program support | $10,000 |
| Women Against Abuse | Program support | $9,000 |
| Pha - Philly Seeds | Program support | $6,000 |
| Pathway to Housing Pa | Program support | $4,000 |
| Mental Health Association of SE Pa | Program support | $1,500 |
| Transformation to Recovery | Program support | $1,000 |
| Childerns Crisis Treatment Center | Program support | $500 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | Program support | $500 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Pa | Program support | $280 |
| Project Home | Program support | $250 |
| Redi Inc | Program support | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen A Sheller
- Sandra Sheller
Questions people ask
Does Sheller Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sheller Family Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Sheller Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephen A Sheller (Vice President & Secretary) and Sandra Sheller (President, Chair, & Treasu).
What does Sheller Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and human services.