The Sidney and Betty Shames Foundation Inc

Invitation Only

White Plains, New York · EIN 22-3255723 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2024)$109K

Organizations funded1

Typical grant$108,853

Total assets$0

Half of its grants to organizations were between $108,853 and $108,853.

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From the return

How to apply

On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

Where it gives

100% of grants went outside New York.

Massachusetts1

Grants paid in tax year 2024

Recipient	Location	Purpose	Amount
Name withheld	Boston, MA	General support	$108,853

Name withheld: we could not match the recipient to an IRS-registered organization, and the name may be a person's. Amount, place and purpose are as filed.

Giving by year

Tax year	Grants paid	Grant lines
2024	$108,853	1
2023	$68,100	18

Sources

IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 25, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533299349100208
IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3255723
Profile updated Nov 10, 2026

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