James R Shields Private Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 30-0609473 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$560K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$13.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $30,000.
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
95% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Indiana Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $50,000 |
| Turnstone Center for Children & Adults W Disabilities | Fort Wayne, IN | General support - pediatrics and children's equipment | $50,000 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital | Cincinnati, OH | To support genetic research | $40,000 |
| Fort Wayne Trails Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $40,000 |
| Riley Children's Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | To support developmental pediatrics | $40,000 |
| Euell a Wilson Center Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $30,000 |
| Bishop Dwenger High School | Fort Wayne, IN | To support the saints alive program | $25,000 |
| Fort Wayne Zoological Society Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $25,000 |
| Parkview Health Foundation Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | To support the parkview cancer research center | $25,000 |
| St Jude's Catholic School | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $25,000 |
| Vincent Village Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $25,000 |
| Bishop Luers High School | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $25,000 |
| Allen Co - Ft Wayne Historical Society Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $20,000 |
| Canterbury School | Fort Wayne, IN | General support. to assist accessibility | $20,000 |
| Community Transportation Network | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $20,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $20,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Department of Development | Rochester, MN | To support breast cancer research | $20,000 |
| Matthew 25 Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $15,000 |
| Women's Care Center | South Bend, IN | General support | $15,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fort Wayne - South Bend | Fort Wayne, IN | To support the hope to healing program. | $10,000 |
| Yellow Brick Road Project | New Rochelle, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Kate's Kart Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $5,000 |
| House of Pins Adaptive Recreational Venue Company | Fort Wayne, IN | General support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $560,000 | 23 |
| 2024 | $453,477 | 21 |
| 2023 | $540,000 | 24 |
| 2022 | $569,000 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602099349101005
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 30-0609473
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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