Dudley P & Barbara K Sheffler Foundation
Invitation OnlyBrooklyn, Ohio · EIN 34-6959040 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$150K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$3.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
21% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Community School | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $25,000 |
| Gilmour Academy Inc | Gates Mills, OH | General operating | $15,000 |
| St Martin de Porres | New Haven, CT | General operating | $15,000 |
| Medworks | Lyndhurst, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| Resource Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| Partnership Schools | New York, NY | General operating | $10,000 |
| Kinnect | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| St Aloysius Church | Carthagena, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| Diocesan Council of Toledo Society of St Vincent de Paul | Toledo, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| International Partners in Mission | Cleveland Hts, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| Two Foundation | Chagrin Falls, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| Thea Bowman Center | Cleveland, OH | General operating | $10,000 |
| Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park | Peninsula, OH | General operating | $5,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys & Girls | Chicago, IL | General operating | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $150,500 | 14 |
| 2024 | $115,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $60,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641319349102999
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-6959040
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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