Sheaffer Lewis J Community Pfdn
Invitation OnlyBrooklyn, Ohio · EIN 61-6621247 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$593K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$11M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 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
100% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine General Medical Center | Augusta, ME | General operating | $80,000 |
| Christ Church | Rochester, NY | General operating | $60,000 |
| Augusta Food Bank | Augusta, ME | General operating | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Kennebec Valley | Gardiner, ME | General operating | $50,000 |
| American Red Cross | Bangor, ME | General operating | $35,000 |
| Kennebec Valley Humane Society | Augusta, ME | General operating | $25,000 |
| Childrens Center | Salt Lake City, UT | General operating | $25,000 |
| The Capital Area Recreation Association | Augusta, ME | General operating | $25,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Gardiner | Gardiner, ME | General operating | $20,000 |
| Augusta Colonial Theater | Augusta, ME | General operating | $20,000 |
| Spectrum Generations | Augusta, ME | General operating | $20,000 |
| Gardiner Public Library | Gardiner, ME | General operating | $18,750 |
| Kennebec Valley YMCA | Augusta, ME | General operating | $15,000 |
| Family Violence Project | Augusta, ME | General operating | $15,000 |
| Turner Public Library | Lewiston, ME | General operating | $15,000 |
| Greater Augusta Back to School Program | Augusta, ME | General operating | $15,000 |
| Chrysalis Place Food Center | Gardiner, ME | General operating | $15,000 |
| Food for Thought | Ogunquit, ME | General operating | $15,000 |
| Pals No-Kill Cat Shelter | Winthrop, ME | General operating | $15,000 |
| Viles Arboretum | Augusta, ME | General operating | $10,000 |
| Winthrop Food Pantry | Winthrop, ME | General operating | $10,000 |
| Augusta Teen Center | Augusta, ME | General operating | $10,000 |
| Sexual Assault Crisis and Support | Winthrop, ME | General operating | $5,000 |
| Music for Mavis | Turner, ME | General operating | $5,000 |
| Friends of Lithgow Library Inc | Augusta, ME | General operating | $4,000 |
| University of Rhode Island | Kingston, RI | General operating | $2,500 |
| Boston University | Boston, MA | General operating | $2,500 |
| Colby College | Waterville, ME | General operating | $2,500 |
| American Musical Dramatic Academy | New York, NY | General operating | $2,500 |
| University of Southern Maine | Portland, ME | General operating | $2,500 |
| Univeristy of Maine | Orono, ME | General operating | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $592,750 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed May 5, 2024 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202431269349100538
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 61-6621247
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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