Emma a Sheafer Charitable Tr
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 51-0186114 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JP MORGAN CHASE BANK N A |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 S DEARBORN IL1-0111, CHICAGO IL 60603 |
| Phone | 8004962583 |
| Form and materials | WWW.JPMORGAN.COM/ONLINEGRANTS |
| Deadlines | GRANTS ARE MADE IN MID APRIL AND IN MID OCTOBER |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE LIMITED TO IRC SEC 501 C 3 PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AWARDS ARE PRIMARILY MADE IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Pooled Private Fund LLC Paying Agent for Seachange Cap Partners | New York, NY | General support | $150,000 |
| Cave Organization Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Capacity building | $25,000 |
| Foundation for Independent Artists | New York, NY | Capacity building support | $25,000 |
| Pioneers Go East Collective Inc | New York, NY | Capacity building | $25,000 |
| Yaa Samar Dance Theatre | Brooklyn, NY | Capacity building | $25,000 |
| Miami Dance Futures Inc | Miami, FL | Capacity building | $25,000 |
| Theater Labrado Inc Dba New Georges | New York, NY | General | $20,000 |
| Colt Coeur Theater Company | Brooklyn, NY | General | $20,000 |
| Culturehub Inc | New York, NY | General | $20,000 |
| Theater Mitu | Brooklyn, NY | General | $20,000 |
| Fault Line Theatre | New York, NY | General | $15,000 |
| Thalia Spanish Theater | Sunnyside, NY | General | $15,000 |
| Epic Players Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $400,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $350,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $425,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641269349103644
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-0186114
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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