Sheller Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-3102577 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.3M
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$4,000
Total assets$7.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 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
6% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia, PA | Program support | $600,000 |
| Drexel University | Philadelphia, PA | Program support | $254,000 |
| Temple University | Philadelphia, PA | Program support | $250,000 |
| Mural Arts | Philadelphia, PA | Program support | $150,000 |
| Salvation Army | Philadelphia, PA | Program support | $30,000 |
| Tree House Books | Philadelphia, PA | Program support | $10,000 |
| Women Against Abuse | Philadelphia, PA | Program support | $9,000 |
| Pha - Philly Seeds | Philadelphia, PA | Program support | $6,000 |
| Pathway to Housing Pa | Philadelphia, PA | Program support | $4,000 |
| Mental Health Association of Se Pa | Philadelphia, PA | Program support | $1,500 |
| Transformation to Recovery | Philadelphia, PA | Program support | $1,000 |
| Childerns Crisis Treatment Center | Philadelphia, PA | Program support | $500 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | Alexandria, VA | Program support | $500 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Pa | Philadelphia, PA | Program support | $280 |
| Project Home | Philadelphia, PA | Program support | $250 |
| Redi Inc | Philadelphia, PA | Program support | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,317,080 | 16 |
| 2024 | $1,167,500 | 17 |
| 2023 | $1,152,420 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642249349100209
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-3102577
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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