William and Gertrude Shelley Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 46-2152884 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$150K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $10,000.
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
90% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Takumta | South Hero, VT | General support | $25,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts | Boston, MA | General support | $20,000 |
| Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | General support | $20,000 |
| Preeclampsia Foundation | Melbourne, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| Aunt Dot's Place | Essex Junction, VT | General support | $10,000 |
| The Merrymac Farm Sanctuary | Charlotte, VT | General support | $10,000 |
| University of Washington Foundation | Seattle, WA | General support | $10,000 |
| Children's Literacy Foundation | Waterbury, VT | General support | $5,000 |
| March of Dimes | Arlington, VA | General support | $5,000 |
| Friends of Orange County's Homeless Pets | Menifee, CA | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Laura's House | Aliso Viejo, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Live Love Animal Rescue | Long Beach, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Homeward Bound | Middlebury, VT | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Animal Welfare Institute | Washington, DC | General support | $3,000 |
| Dorset Equine Rescue | East Dorset, VT | General purposes | $3,000 |
| American Humane Society | Washington, DC | General support | $2,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Kanab, UT | General support | $2,000 |
| Nami | Williston, VT | General support | $2,000 |
| Chittenden County Humane Society | South Burlington, VT | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Dartmouth Natural Resources Trust | Dartmouth, MA | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $150,000 | 20 |
| 2024 | $150,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $150,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631329349100448
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-2152884
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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