The Charles & Christine Shivery Foundation
Invitation OnlyLongboat Key, Florida · EIN 52-2274633 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$518K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$13.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $51,000.
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
68% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pecometh Camp & Retreat Ministries | Centreville, MD | Staff development | $160,000 |
| Our Companions | Hartford, CT | Staff development | $80,000 |
| Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation | Bloomfield, CT | General | $80,000 |
| Special Olympics DC Chapter | Washington, DC | Staff development | $75,000 |
| Fla Center for Early Child Develop | Sarasota, FL | Marketing staff salary | $51,000 |
| Sparcc | Sarasota, FL | General | $26,000 |
| St Johns Food Share | Portland, OR | General | $12,000 |
| Markleburgs Vfc | James Creek, PA | General | $10,000 |
| New Britian Museum of Art | New Britian, CT | General | $5,000 |
| Ct Children's Hospital | Hartford, CT | General | $5,000 |
| Deep Roots | Earleville, MD | General | $5,000 |
| Selby Gardens | Sarasota, FL | General | $5,000 |
| All Faiths Food Bank | Sarasota, FL | General | $1,000 |
| Sarasota Orchestra | Sarasota, FL | General | $1,000 |
| Shores Rivers | Easton, MD | General | $1,000 |
| Ct Science Center | Hartford, CT | General | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $518,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $326,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $363,832 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600699349101205
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-2274633
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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