Jeff and Shelley Shinn Foundation
Historical FunderNaples, Florida · EIN 26-3615824 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $2,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SHELLEY SHINN |
|---|---|
| Address | 289 FLAMINGO AVE, NAPLES FL 34108 |
| Phone | 8159622311 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
85% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington Foundation | Madison, WI | Unrestricted operational support | $8,000 |
| Rosecrance Foundation | Rockford, IL | Unrestricted operational support | $7,000 |
| Rockford University | Rockford, IL | Unrestricted operational support | $5,500 |
| Operation Healing Forces | Tampa, FL | Unrestricted operational support | $5,000 |
| The Shelter for Abused Women | Naples, FL | Unrestricted operational support | $3,800 |
| Brown University | Providence, RI | Unrestricted operational support | $2,900 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Rockford | Rockford, IL | Unrestricted operational support | $2,500 |
| V Foundation for Cancer Research | Cary, NC | Unrestricted operational support | $2,000 |
| Rockford Park District | Rockford, IL | Unrestricted operational support | $1,500 |
| Steadman Philippon Research | Vail, CO | Unrestricted operational support | $1,500 |
| Gigi's Playhouse | Machesney Park, IL | Unrestricted operational support | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted operational support | $1,000 |
| Forbes Scholarship- University Club of Rockford | Rockford, IL | Unrestricted operational support | $500 |
| Phantom Regiment | Rockford, IL | Unrestricted operational support | $500 |
| YMCA | Rockford, IL | Unrestricted operational support | $500 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | Unrestricted operational support | $400 |
| Laurent House | Rockford, IL | Unrestricted operational support | $400 |
| Youth Haven | Naples, FL | Unrestricted operational support | $303 |
| Discovery Center Museum | Rockford, IL | Unrestricted operational support | $250 |
| Turning Point USA | Lemont, IL | Unrestricted operational support | $250 |
| Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Unrestricted operational support | $200 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Unrestricted operational support | $200 |
| Leadership Institute | Rockford, IL | Unrestricted operational support | $200 |
| National Glaucoma Research | Clarksburg, MD | Unrestricted operational support | $200 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Rockford, IL | Unrestricted operational support | $100 |
| American Heart Association | Estero, FL | Unrestricted operational support | $100 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | Unrestricted operational support | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,903 | 27 |
| 2024 | $18,500 | 8 |
| 2023 | $28,651 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631069349102308
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3615824
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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