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Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc: 66 grants to organizations, $2.3 million (tax year ended December 2025)
Ralph C Sheldon Foundation Inc, a private foundation in Jamestown, NY, paid 66 grants to organizations totaling $2,275,847 in its tax year ended December 2025, according to its Form 990-PF filed with the IRS on May 11, 2026. The largest was $268,166 to Chaut Lake & Watershed MGMT Alliance in Jamestown, NY for 2025 lake & watershed projectsdirector/staff unrestricted grants.
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- EIN
- 166030502
- Based in
- Jamestown, NY
- Assets
- $17,056,358
- Grants paid
- $2,275,847
- Tax year ended
- December 2025
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2025
From the Form 990-PF filed May 11, 2026, IRS object ID 202611319349101216. It reported $2,275,847 in grants paid; 66 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaut Lake & Watershed MGMT Alliance | Jamestown, NY | 2025 lake & watershed projectsdirector/staff unrestricted grants | $268,166 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chautauqua Institution | Chautauqua, NY | Bellinger hall renovation projectannual fund drivedirector/staff unrestricted grants | Arts, culture and humanities | $215,750 | apps.irs.gov |
| United Way of Southern Chaut Co | Jamestown, NY | 2025 campaigndirector/staff unrestricted grants | $155,300 | apps.irs.gov | |
| YWCA | Jamestown, NY | Operating supportrunaway slave statue replacementdirector/staff unrestricted grants | $125,900 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Mental Health Association in Chaut Co | Jamestown, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grantsoperating support | $125,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| National Comedy Center | Jamestown, NY | Operating supportdirector/staff unrestricted grants | Arts, culture and humanities | $102,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| YMCA | Jamestown, NY | Youth & adult access /onyahsa nurses cabindirector/staff unrestricted grants | $102,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Reg Lenna Center for the Arts | Jamestown, NY | Operating supportdirector/staff unrestricted grants | $101,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Jamestown Community Learning Council | Jamestown, NY | Program support | Education | $100,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Jamestown Community College | Jamestown, NY | Jcc/ymca communitywellness center | $100,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chautauqua Striders | Jamestown, NY | Program supportdirector/staff unrestricted grants | Youth development | $71,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Infinity Performing Arts Program Inc | Jamestown, NY | Operating & program expensesdirector/staff unrestricted grants | $65,250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Prevention Works | Falconer, NY | Programming in chautauqua co. schoolsdirector/staff unrestricted grants | Mental health and crisis intervention | $50,750 | apps.irs.gov |
| Jamestown Renaissance Corp | Jamestown, NY | Operating support | Community improvement and capacity building | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Jamestown Boys & Girls Club | Jamestown, NY | Program supportdirector/staff unrestricted grants | $47,250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Saint Susan Center | Jamestown, NY | Operating supportdirector/staff unrestricted grants | $47,250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Centaur Stride | Westfield, NY | Improvements to indoor arena | Human services | $45,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Meals On Wheels of the Jamestown Area | Jamestown, NY | Vehicle replacement projectdirector/staff unrestricted grants | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $38,400 | apps.irs.gov |
| James Prendergast Library Association | Jamestown, NY | Security, service & access renovationsdirector/staff unrestricted grants | Education | $37,245 | apps.irs.gov |
| Community Helping Hands | Jamestown, NY | Operating support director/staff unrestricted grants | $32,935 | apps.irs.gov | |
| United Christian Advocacy Network (ucan) | Jamestown, NY | City mission - operatingdirector/staff unrestricted grants | $31,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chautauqua Home Rehab & Improvement Corp | Mayville, NY | Purchase of xrf lead gun machine/training | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fenton History Center | Jamestown, NY | Operating supporte.d.disc. grant - chadakoin valley projectdirector/staff unrestricted grants | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Literacy Volunteers of Chautauqua Co | Fredonia, NY | South county literacy project | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Robert H Jackson Center | Jamestown, NY | Capa theatre renovationsdirector/staff unrestricted grants | Arts, culture and humanities | $27,250 | apps.irs.gov |
| Roger Tory Peterson Institute | Jamestown, NY | Development capacity buildingdirector/staff unrestricted grants | $26,250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chautauqua Region Economic Dev Corp | Dunkirk, NY | Chautauqua co. overland trails revitalization | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Jamestown Public Schools | Jamestown, NY | Summer learning program (leap) | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Audubon Community Nature Center | Jamestown, NY | Accessibility improvementse.d. discretionary - computer/recruitmentdirector/staff unrestricted grants | Environment | $24,501 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Relief Zone Inc | Frewsburg, NY | Operating/program expenses& elevator lift | Youth development | $21,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Junior Achievement of Wnyinc | Amherst, NY | Programs in so. chautauqua co. | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chautauqua Rails To Trails Inc | Mayville, NY | Rc sheldon, jr. trail - culvert repair | Environment | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Feedmore Wny | Buffalo, NY | Capital supportoperating support for scc facility | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| First Presbyterian Church | Jamestown, NY | Scholarship funding for a childrens place day care | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| American Red Cross of Wny | Buffalo, NY | Chautauqua co. disaster servicesdirector/staff unrestricted grants | $10,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chautauqua Region Community Foundation | Jamestown, NY | E.d. disc. - capacity lab supportdirector/staff unrestricted grants | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $8,450 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Heritage Group | Gerry, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chautauqua Youth Symphony | Jamestown, NY | Operating supportdirector/staff unrestricted grants | $5,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ny Funders Alliance | Syracuse, NY | 2025 membership dues | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| First Luthern Church | Jamestown, NY | E.d. disc. grant - first house (transitional housing)director/staff unrestricted grants | $2,675 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Community Music Project Inc | Jamestown, NY | E.d.disc. grant - music purchasedirector/staff unrestricted grants | Arts, culture and humanities | $2,550 | apps.irs.gov |
| #integrityfirst | Lakewood, NY | E.d. discretionary - bus repair | Recreation and sports | $2,475 | apps.irs.gov |
| Toys for Tots | Jamestown, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chautauqua Lake Partnership | Bemus Point, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | Environment | $1,250 | apps.irs.gov |
| Bemus Point Volunteer Fire Department | Bemus Point, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Conduit Ministries | Jamestown, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants (thanksgiving meal fund) | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Friends of Child Advocacy Program | Jamestown, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Jamestown Center City Development Corp | Jamestown, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | Community improvement and capacity building | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Salvation Army | Jamestown, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Exponent Philanthropy | Washington, DC | 2025 membership dues | $850 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chautauqua Lake Association Inc | Lakewood, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | Environment | $750 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lawson Boating Heritage Center | Bemus PT, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | $750 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Zion Covenant Church | Jamestown, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants(ministers discretionary fund) | $750 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Allegheny Highlands Council Inc | Falconer, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Bemus Point United Methodist Church | Bemus Point, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants(royal family kids camp) | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chautauqua Area Habitat for Humanity | Fredonia, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chautauqua Co Humane Society | Jamestown, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care | Lakewood, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | Human services | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame | Jamestown, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | Recreation and sports | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wca Foundation Inc | Jamestown, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Buffalo-Toronto Public Media | Buffalo, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | $400 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Camp Gross Foundation Inc | Cassadaga, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | $250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy | Lakewood, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | Environment | $250 | apps.irs.gov |
| Children's Collaborative Solution | Jamestown, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | $250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cornell Cooperative Extension | Jamestown, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | $250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Lakewood Memorial Library | Lakewood, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | Education | $250 | apps.irs.gov |
Grants paid, tax year ended December 2024
From the Form 990-PF filed May 13, 2025, IRS object ID 202541339349104084. It reported $2,447,879 in grants paid; 68 grants to organizations are listed.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Cause | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Comedy Center | Jamestown, NY | Operating supportdirector/staff unrestricted grants | Arts, culture and humanities | $326,750 | apps.irs.gov |
| Chaut Lake & Watershed MGMT Alliance | Jamestown, NY | 2023 lake & watershed projectsdirector/staff unrestricted grants | $268,166 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chautauqua Institution | Chautauqua, NY | Bellinger hall renovation projectannual fund drivedirector/staff unrestricted grants | Arts, culture and humanities | $217,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| United Way of Southern Chaut Co | Jamestown, NY | Strat. partnership grant - merger exploration2024 campaigndirector/staff unrestricted grants | $183,350 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Mental Health Association in Chaut Co | Jamestown, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grantsoperating support | $160,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Reg Lenna Center for the Arts | Jamestown, NY | E.d. disc grant for strategic planningoperating supportdirector/staff unrestricted grants | $153,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| YMCA | Jamestown, NY | Youth & adult access /onyahsa nurses cabindirector/staff unrestricted grants | $94,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| United Christian Advocacy Network (ucan) | Jamestown, NY | City mission - emergency grantdirector/staff unrestricted grants | $83,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chautauqua Striders | Jamestown, NY | Program supportdirector/staff unrestricted grants | Youth development | $82,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| YWCA | Jamestown, NY | E.d. disc. grant for ece program helpoperating support director/staff unrestricted grantse.d. disc. grant for chq book read | $70,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Jamestown Community Learning Council | Jamestown, NY | Program support | Education | $70,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Infinity Performing Arts Program Inc | Jamestown, NY | Operating & program expensesdirector/staff unrestricted grants | $66,250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Jamestown Center City Development Corp | Jamestown, NY | Thezonedirector/staff unrestricted grants | Community improvement and capacity building | $51,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Jamestown Renaissance Corp | Jamestown, NY | Operating support | Community improvement and capacity building | $50,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Jamestown Boys & Girls Club | Jamestown, NY | Program supportdirector/staff unrestricted grants | $47,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| St Luke's Episcopal Church | Jamestown, NY | Grow jamestown: community food systemdirector/staff unrestricted grantsstrat. partnership grant: new neighbors prog | $40,550 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Meals On Wheels of the Jamestown Area | Jamestown, NY | Vehicle replacement projectdirector/staff unrestricted grants | Food, agriculture and nutrition | $38,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Camp Mission Meadows | Dewittville, NY | Cabin expansion project | $35,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Community Helping Hands | Jamestown, NY | Operating support director/staff unrestricted grants | $34,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Literacy Volunteers of Chautauqua Co | Fredonia, NY | Jamestown literacy project | $30,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Recovery Options Made Easy Inc | Gowanda, NY | Renovations to the eagles nestrespite home in jamestown | $28,191 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Roger Tory Peterson Institute | Jamestown, NY | Development capacity buildingdirector/staff unrestricted grants | $26,750 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chautauqua Region Economic Dev Corp | Dunkirk, NY | Chautauqua co. overland trails revitalization | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Fenton History Center | Jamestown, NY | Operating support | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Minerva Free Library | Sherman, NY | Ada compliance/elevator lift project | $25,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Family Service of the Chautauqua Region | Jamestown, NY | Operating support | Human services | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| First Presbyterian Church | Jamestown, NY | Scholarship funding for a childrens place day care | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Junior Achievement of Wnyinc | Amherst, NY | Programs in so. chautauqua co. | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Village of Celoron | Celoron, NY | Lucille ball memorial playground | $20,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Bemus Point Library | Bemus Point, NY | Exterior building renovations | $19,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Audubon Community Nature Center | Jamestown, NY | Utility room improvementsdirector/staff unrestricted grants | Environment | $16,077 | apps.irs.gov |
| The Relief Zone Inc | Frewsburg, NY | Operating/program expenses | Youth development | $16,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Feedmore Wny | Buffalo, NY | Capital supportoperating support for scc facility | $15,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| American Red Cross of Wny | Buffalo, NY | Chautauqua co. disaster servicesdirector/staff unrestricted grants | $10,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chautauqua Region Community Foundation | Jamestown, NY | E.d. disc. - capacity lab supportdirector/staff unrestricted grants | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $7,700 | apps.irs.gov |
| Sukanya Burman Dance | Jamestown, NY | Jamestown dance festival | Arts, culture and humanities | $7,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Chautauqua Youth Symphony | Jamestown, NY | Operating support | $5,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Via Wny | Buffalo, NY | Targeted 211 outreach in scc | $4,613 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Ny Funders Alliance | Syracuse, NY | 2024 membership dues | $4,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Saint Susan Center | Jamestown, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | $3,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Toys for Tots | Jamestown, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | $3,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| The Salvation Army | Jamestown, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | $2,500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| James Prendergast Library Association | Jamestown, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | Education | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lucille Ball Little Theatre of Jamestown | Jamestown, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | $2,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chautauqua Lake Association Inc | Lakewood, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | Environment | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Robert H Jackson Center | Jamestown, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | Arts, culture and humanities | $1,500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Friends of Child Advocacy Program | Jamestown, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | $1,250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Bemus Point Volunteer Fire Department | Bemus Point, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Creche Inc | Jamestown, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | Human services | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lawson Boating Heritage Center | Bemus PT, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | $1,000 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Exponent Philanthropy | Washington, DC | 2024 membership dues | $830 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chautauqua Hospice & Palliative Care | Lakewood, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | Human services | $800 | apps.irs.gov |
| Chautauqua Co Humane Society | Jamestown, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | $750 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Conduit Ministries | Jamestown, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants (thanksgiving fund) | $750 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Prevention Works | Falconer, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | Mental health and crisis intervention | $750 | apps.irs.gov |
| Zion Covenant Church | Jamestown, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants(ministers discretionary fund) | $750 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Allegheny Highlands Council Inc | Falconer, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Bemus Point United Methodist Church | Bemus Point, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants(royal family kids camp) | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chautauqua Area Habitat for Humanity | Fredonia, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | $500 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame | Jamestown, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | Recreation and sports | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Chautauqua Watershed Conservancy | Lakewood, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | Environment | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Lakewood Memorial Library | Lakewood, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | Education | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Wca Foundation Inc | Jamestown, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations | $500 | apps.irs.gov |
| Buffalo-Toronto Public Media | Buffalo, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | $250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Camp Gross Foundation Inc | Cassadaga, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | $250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Children's Collaborative Solution | Jamestown, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | $250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Cornell Cooperative Extension | Jamestown, NY | Director/staff unrestricted grants | $250 | apps.irs.gov | |
| Jamestown Community College | Jamestown, NY | Strategic partnership grant for grant writingreturn of funds for strategic strong starts | $102 | apps.irs.gov |
Causes funded
From grants whose recipient has a cause.
| Cause | Granted |
|---|---|
| Arts, culture and humanities | $900,800 |
| Education | $210,495 |
| Youth development | $190,000 |
| Community improvement and capacity building | $152,000 |
| Food, agriculture and nutrition | $76,900 |
| Human services | $67,300 |
| Environment | $59,828 |
| Mental health and crisis intervention | $51,500 |
States funded
| Recipient state | Granted |
|---|---|
| New York | $4,722,046 |
| District of Columbia | $1,680 |
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Updated May 11, 2026. Read from IRS Form 990-PF e-file data. Public domain (U.S. government work). Grants are as each foundation reported them to the IRS on its Form 990-PF. Grants to individuals are left out. A grant has a cause only where the recipient's name and city match one organization in the IRS Business Master File, and the cause is that organization's NTEE major group. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.