Joseph M & Carolyn R Shachtman Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyFort Collins, Colorado · EIN 95-4830697 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$60K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$3,500
Total assets$1.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
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
88% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe Arts Project | South Lake Tahoe, CA | Unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $29,565 |
| Jewish Family Service | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $8,000 |
| Caravita Foundation | Fort Collins, CO | Unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Childrens Hospital Foundation (LA) | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $4,565 |
| A Place Called Home | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $3,500 |
| Alliance for Children's Rights | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Angels for Angels Foundation | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Our House Grief Support Center | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| Keep Bel Air Beautiful | Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted grant to further the organization's exempt purpose | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $59,630 | 9 |
| 2024 | $49,692 | 2 |
| 2023 | $56,223 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640589349100109
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4830697
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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