Sheila Fortune Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBoulder, Colorado · EIN 84-1467131 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$739K
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$12,000
Total assets$21.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $12,000.
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
64% of grants went outside Colorado.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis in the Fields Episocopal Church | Malvern, PA | Program support | $336,000 |
| Barnstone Art for Kids | Phoenixville, PA | Program support | $15,000 |
| Beyond the Bars | Philadelphia, PA | Program support | $15,000 |
| El Sistema Indianapolis | Indianapolis, IN | Program support | $15,000 |
| Arts Council of Southern Indiana | New Albany, IN | Program support | $12,000 |
| EcoArts Connections | Boulder, CO | Program support | $12,000 |
| El Sistema Colorado | Denver, CO | Program support | $12,000 |
| Georgia E Gregory School of Music | Philadelphia, PA | Program support | $12,000 |
| Girls First | Norristown, PA | Program support | $12,000 |
| Greater Philadelphia YMCA | Philadelphia, PA | Program support | $12,000 |
| MAS Comunidad | Peasco, NM | Program support | $12,000 |
| Mirror Image | Denver, CO | Program support | $12,000 |
| Moving Arts Espanola | Velarde, NM | Program support | $12,000 |
| MtCarmel Wellness and Community Center | Trinidad, CO | Program support | $12,000 |
| Musicopia | Philadelphia, PA | Program support | $12,000 |
| New Mexico Jazz Workshop | Albuquerque, NM | Program support | $12,000 |
| Norris Square Neighborhood Project | Philadelphia, PA | Program support | $12,000 |
| Santa Fe Teen Arts Center | Santa Fe, NM | Program support | $12,000 |
| Settlement Music School of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Program support | $12,000 |
| Yes And Collaborative Arts | Philadelphia, PA | Program support | $12,000 |
| A Child's Song | Thornton, CO | Program support | $10,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeast Indiana | Indianapolis, IN | Program support | $10,000 |
| Concrete Couch | Colorado Springs, CO | Program support | $10,000 |
| Expressive Path | Norristown, PA | Program support | $10,000 |
| Five Star Life | Elkhart, IN | Program support | $10,000 |
| Keshet Dance Company | Albuquerque, NM | Program support | $10,000 |
| Lighthouse Writers Workshop | Denver, CO | Program support | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts | Philadelphia, PA | Program support | $10,000 |
| Roshni | Englewood, CO | Program support | $10,000 |
| Salida Circus Outreach Foundation | Salida, CO | Program support | $10,000 |
| San Miguel Mentoring Program | Telluride, CO | Program support | $10,000 |
| Unity Performing Arts Foundation | Fort Wayne, IN | Program support | $10,000 |
| Urban Musical Theater | Charlotte, NC | Program support | $10,000 |
| Variety Arts of Louisville | Lafayette, CO | Program support | $10,000 |
| Village Exchange Center | Aurora, CO | Program support | $10,000 |
| Los Ninos del Teatro | Ranchos De Taos, NM | Program support | $8,000 |
| The Learning Council | Paonia, CO | Program support | $8,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $739,000 | 37 |
| 2024 | $407,000 | 72 |
| 2023 | $464,500 | 79 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611219349100421
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-1467131
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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