The Shen Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

GrantBay analyzes IRS Form 990-PF data to help grant seekers find fit funders like The Shen Family Foundation. Data shown is extracted from Form 990-PF filings.

EIN: 22-6627837

Foundation Overview

Based in Charlottesville, VA, The Shen Family Foundation has awarded 245 grants totaling $13,202,825 to organizations in New York, California and 8 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $343,020, with a median award of $25,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$13,202,825
Total Assets
$13,045,549
Median Grant (all grants)
$25,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
25
Median Grant
$20,000
% Median Grant Decline
-11% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies

New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 32%

8 of 25 recipients (32%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
New York

84% of all grants are concentrated in New York, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (59%), Brooklyn (34%), Bronx (4%).

Funding Trajectory
-50%

Declining funding trend with 50% decrease over 7 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

Where is The Money Going?

Loading geographic data...
Loading chart...
Loading chart...
Loading chart...

Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Shen Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
American Ballet Theatre Fdn $260,000 New York, NY, US General 2023
Bard College $25,000 Annandaleonhudson, NY, US General 2023
Bay Street Theatre Festival Inc $20,000 Sag Harbor, NY, US General 2023
Bric $2,500 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2023
Brooklyn Botanic Garden $2,500 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2023
Brooklyn Museum $157,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2023
City Squash $2,500 Bronx, NY, US General 2023
Green-wood Historic Fund $30,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2023
Masters School $15,000 Bobbs Ferry, NY, US General 2023
Memorial Sloan-kettering $50,000 New York, NY, US General 2023
New York City Ballet $250,000 New York, NY, US General 2023
Packer Collegiate Institute $25,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2023
Park Avenue Armory $25,000 New York, NY, US General 2023
Peter Foley Music Project Inc $15,000 New York, NY, US General 2023
Princeton Ballet Society $60,000 Princeton, NJ, US General 2023
Public Art Fund $2,500 New York, NY, US General 2023
Red Bull Theater $12,500 New York, NY, US General 2023
Signature Theatre Inc $25,000 New York, NY, US General 2023
The Acting Company $1,000 New York, NY, US General 2023
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum $2,000 Ridgefield, CT, US General 2023
The Hope Program $15,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2023
The Movement Theatre Company $13,200 New York, NY, US General 2023
The Vivian Beaumont Theatre $35,000 New York, NY, US General 2023
Theatre Latte Da $21,792 Minneapolis, MN, US General 2023
Yale University $20,000 New Haven, CT, US General 2023
American Ballet Theatre Fdn $260,000 New York, NY, US General 2022
Berkshire Theatre Group $10,000 Pittsfield, MA, US General 2022
Bric $2,500 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2022
Brooklyn Botanic Garden $2,500 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2022
Brooklyn Community Foundation $1,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2022
Brooklyn Museum $159,550 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2022
City Squash $5,000 Bronx, NY, US General 2022
Eugene Oneill Theater Center $25,000 Waterford, CT, US General 2022
Fiasco Theatre $25,000 New York, NY, US General 2022
Green-wood Historic Fund $25,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2022
Keen Company $20,000 New York, NY, US General 2022
Memorial Sloan-kettering $40,000 New York, NY, US General 2022
New Amsterdam Presents $5,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2022
New York City Ballet $250,000 New York, NY, US General 2022
New York City Center $50,000 New York, NY, US General 2022
Packer Collegiate Institute $50,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2022
Penumbra Foundation $1,000 New York, NY, US General 2022
Premiera Inc $40,000 New York, NY, US General 2022
Princeton Ballet Society $75,000 Princeton, NJ, US General 2022
Prospect Theatre Company $25,000 New York, NY, US General 2022
Public Art Fund $2,500 New York, NY, US General 2022
Signature Theatre Inc $110,000 New York, NY, US General 2022
The Acting Company $1,000 New York, NY, US General 2022
The Director's Company $19,300 New York, NY, US General 2022
The Hope Program $20,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2022
Yale University $20,000 New Haven, CT, US General 2022
American Ballet Theatre Fdn $260,000 New York, NY, US General 2022
Berkshire Theatre Group $10,000 Pittsfield, MA, US General 2022
Bric $2,500 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2022
Brooklyn Botanic Garden $2,500 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2022
Brooklyn Community Foundation $1,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2022
Brooklyn Museum $159,550 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2022
City Squash $5,000 Bronx, NY, US General 2022
Eugene Oneill Theater Center $25,000 Waterford, CT, US General 2022
Fiasco Theatre $25,000 New York, NY, US General 2022
Green-wood Historic Fund $25,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2022
Keen Company $20,000 New York, NY, US General 2022
Memorial Sloan-kettering $40,000 New York, NY, US General 2022
New Amsterdam Presents $5,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2022
New York City Ballet $250,000 New York, NY, US General 2022
New York City Center $50,000 New York, NY, US General 2022
Packer Collegiate Institute $50,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2022
Penumbra Foundation $1,000 New York, NY, US General 2022
Premiera Inc $40,000 New York, NY, US General 2022
Princeton Ballet Society $75,000 Princeton, NJ, US General 2022
Prospect Theatre Company $25,000 New York, NY, US General 2022
Public Art Fund $2,500 New York, NY, US General 2022
Signature Theatre Inc $110,000 New York, NY, US General 2022
The Acting Company $1,000 New York, NY, US General 2022
The Director's Company $19,300 New York, NY, US General 2022
The Hope Program $20,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2022
Yale University $20,000 New Haven, CT, US General 2022
American Ballet Theatre Fdn $260,000 New York, NY, US General 2022
Berkshire Theatre Group $10,000 Pittsfield, MA, US General 2022
Bric $2,500 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2022
Brooklyn Botanic Garden $2,500 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2022
Brooklyn Community Foundation $1,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2022
Brooklyn Museum $159,550 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2022
City Squash $5,000 Bronx, NY, US General 2022
Eugene Oneill Theater Center $25,000 Waterford, CT, US General 2022
Fiasco Theatre $25,000 New York, NY, US General 2022
Green-wood Historic Fund $25,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2022
Keen Company $20,000 New York, NY, US General 2022
Memorial Sloan-kettering $40,000 New York, NY, US General 2022
New Amsterdam Presents $5,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2022
New York City Ballet $250,000 New York, NY, US General 2022
New York City Center $50,000 New York, NY, US General 2022
Packer Collegiate Institute $50,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2022
Penumbra Foundation $1,000 New York, NY, US General 2022
Premiera Inc $40,000 New York, NY, US General 2022
Princeton Ballet Society $75,000 Princeton, NJ, US General 2022
Prospect Theatre Company $25,000 New York, NY, US General 2022
Public Art Fund $2,500 New York, NY, US General 2022
Signature Theatre Inc $110,000 New York, NY, US General 2022
The Acting Company $1,000 New York, NY, US General 2022
The Director's Company $19,300 New York, NY, US General 2022
The Hope Program $20,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2022
Yale University $20,000 New Haven, CT, US General 2022
American Ballet Theatre $200,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
Bric $2,500 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2021
Brooklyn Botanic Garden $2,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2021
Brooklyn Museum Of Art $161,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2021
City Squash $5,000 Bronx, NY, US General 2021
Classic Stage Company $25,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
Green-wood Historic Fund $22,500 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2021
Kaatsbaan International $69,500 Tivoli, NY, US General 2021
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer $100,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
New York City Ballet $225,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
New York Public Library $30,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
Old Globe Theatre $60,000 San Diego, CA, US General 2021
Packer Collegiate Institute $50,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2021
Premiera Inc $2,500 New York, NY, US General 2021
Public Art Fund $1,500 New York, NY, US General 2021
Signature Theatre $25,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
The Acting Company $1,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
The Hope Program $20,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2021
The Vivian Beaumont Theatre $10,000 New York, NY, US General 2021
The Washington Ballet $50,000 Washington, DC, US General 2021
Yale University $70,000 New Haven, CT, US General 2021
Alabama Shakespeare Festival $15,000 Montgomery, AL, US General 2021
Princeton Ballet Society $67,500 New Brunswick, NJ, US General 2021
American Ballet Theatre $290,000 New York, NY, US General 2020
Bric $2,500 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2020
Brooklyn Botanic Garden $2,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2020
Brooklyn Community Foundation $2,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2020
Brooklyn Museum Of Art $165,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2020
City Squash $5,000 Bronx, NY, US General 2020
Green-wood Historic Fund $22,500 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2020
Kaatsbaan International $25,000 Tivoli, NY, US General 2020
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer $100,000 New York, NY, US General 2020
New York City Ballet $225,000 New York, NY, US General 2020
New York Public Library $25,000 New York, NY, US General 2020
Packer Collegiate Institute $50,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2020
Public Art Fund $1,500 New York, NY, US General 2020
Signature Theatre $25,000 New York, NY, US General 2020
The Acting Company $1,000 New York, NY, US General 2020
The Hope Program $20,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2020
The New York City Center $50,000 New York, NY, US General 2020
Transport Grouplark Theatre Co $72,000 New York, NY, US General 2020
W Eugene Smith Memorial Fund $2,500 New York, NY, US General 2020
Yale University $120,000 New Haven, CT, US General 2020
American Ballet Theatre $270,000 New York, NY, US General 2018
Bric $2,500 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2018
Brooklyn Botanic Garden $2,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2018
Brooklyn Community Foundation $1,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2018
Brooklyn Museum Of Art $140,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2018
City Squash $10,000 Bronx, NY, US General 2018
Classic Stage Company $25,000 New York, NY, US General 2018
Fractured Atlas $28,000 New York, NY, US General 2018
Fsh Society $500 Watertown, MA, US General 2018
Green-wood Historic Fund $15,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2018
Keen Company $10,000 New York, NY, US General 2018
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer $100,000 New York, NY, US General 2018
New York City Ballet $200,000 New York, NY, US General 2018
New York Stage & Film $30,000 New York, NY, US General 2018
Packer Collegiate Institute $50,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2018
Premiera Inc $25,000 New York, NY, US General 2018
Prospect Theatre Company $45,000 New York, NY, US General 2018
Public Art Fund $2,500 New York, NY, US General 2018
Roundabout Theatre Company $100,000 New York, NY, US General 2018
Shakespeare In The Park $26,069 New York, NY, US General 2018
Signature Theatre $100,000 New York, NY, US General 2018
The Acting Company $1,500 New York, NY, US General 2018
The Chase Brock Experience $10,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2018
The Hope Program $20,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2018
The Vivian Beaumont Theatre $50,000 New York, NY, US General 2018
The Washington Ballet $87,500 Washington, DC, US General 2018
The York Theatre Company $15,000 New York, NY, US General 2018
Transport Grouplark Theatre Co $115,000 New York, NY, US General 2018
Urban Arias $30,000 Arlington, VA, US General 2018
Vineyard Theatre $15,000 New York, NY, US General 2018
W Eugene Smith Memorial Fund $2,500 New York, NY, US General 2018
Williamson Theatre $75,000 Staten Island, NY, US General 2018
Yale University $210,000 New Haven, CT, US General 2018
American Ballet Theatre $277,500 New York, NY, US General 2017
Brooklyn Botanic Garden $1,500 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2017
Brooklyn Community Foundation $1,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2017
Brooklyn Museum Of Art $167,500 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2017
City Squash $10,000 Bronx, NY, US General 2017
Fsh Society $500 Watertown, MA, US General 2017
Green-wood Historic Fund $12,500 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2017
Jfk Center For Performing Arts $100,000 Washington, DC, US General 2017
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer $100,000 New York, NY, US General 2017
New York City Ballet $250,000 New York, NY, US General 2017
Packer Collegiate Institute $20,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2017
Prospect Theatre Company $25,000 New York, NY, US General 2017
Shakespeare In The Park $169,959 New York, NY, US General 2017
Signature Theatre $105,000 New York, NY, US General 2017
The Acting Company $1,500 New York, NY, US General 2017
The Chase Brock Experience $25,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2017
The Hope Program $25,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2017
The New York City Center $50,000 New York, NY, US General 2017
The Washington Ballet $87,500 Washington, DC, US General 2017
Urban Glass $1,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2017
Yale University $343,020 New Haven, CT, US General 2017
Everyman Theatre $50,000 Baltimore, MD, US General 2017
Franklin Furnace Archive $50,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2017
Red Bull Theater $15,035 New York, NY, US General 2017
Williamstown Theatre Festival $10,000 New York, NY, US General 2017
Fractured Atlas $15,000 New York, NY, US General 2017
Urban Arias $30,000 Arlington, VA, US General 2017
W Eugene Smith Memorial Fund $2,500 New York, NY, US General 2017
Harvard University $10,000 Cambridge, MA, US General 2017
American Ballet Theatre $270,000 New York, NY, US General 2016
American Opera Projects $25,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2016
Brooklyn Botanic Garden $1,500 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2016
Brooklyn Community Foundation $1,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2016
Brooklyn Museum Of Art $137,500 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2016
Brooklyn Public Library Foundation $3,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2016
City Squash $10,000 Bronx, NY, US General 2016
Classic Stage Company $150,000 New York, NY, US General 2016
Fiasco Theatre $50,000 New York, NY, US General 2016
Fsh Society $500 Watertown, MA, US General 2016
Good Shepard Services $1,000 New York, NY, US General 2016
Green-wood Historic Fund $10,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2016
Jfk Center For Performing Arts $100,000 Washington, DC, US General 2016
Master Voices $25,000 New York, NY, US General 2016
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer $100,000 New York, NY, US General 2016
New York City Ballet $200,000 New York, NY, US General 2016
New York Public Library $28,000 New York, NY, US General 2016
Old Globe Theatre $100,000 San Diego, CA, US General 2016
Packer Collegiate Institute $50,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2016
Premiera Inc $70,000 New York, NY, US General 2016
Prospect Theatre Company $20,000 New York, NY, US General 2016
Royal Family Productions $32,500 New York, NY, US General 2016
Shakespeare In The Park $91,200 New York, NY, US General 2016
Signature Theatre $110,000 New York, NY, US General 2016
The Acting Company $1,500 New York, NY, US General 2016
The Cell $15,000 New York, NY, US General 2016
The Chase Brock Experience $10,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2016
The Field $10,000 New York, NY, US General 2016
The Flea Theater $10,000 New York, NY, US General 2016
The Hope Program $25,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2016
The Joyce Theater $5,000 New York, NY, US General 2016
The New York City Center $60,000 New York, NY, US General 2016
The Vivian Beaumont Theatre $75,000 New York, NY, US General 2016
The Washington Ballet $50,000 Washington, DC, US General 2016
Urban Glass $1,000 Brooklyn, NY, US General 2016
Vineyard Theatre $7,500 New York, NY, US General 2016
Yale University $335,000 New Haven, CT, US General 2016

Foundations Similar to The Shen Family Foundation

Discover 5 foundations with comparable assets ($12,129,000-$13,740,892), similar grant patterns, and geographic focus in VA that may also align with your organization's funding needs and grant seeking strategy.

Foundation Name Total Assets Typical Grant Size Service Area Similarity Match

EIN: 22-3603584 | 123 grants awarded
$13,510,238
(≈ Similar)
$25,000
median grant
Fairfax, VA
Same state
98%
Excellent match

EIN: 87-3231036 | 4 grants awarded
$13,594,852
(≈ Similar)
$19,803
median grant
Alexandria, VA
Same state
98%
Excellent match

EIN: 25-6290322 | 153 grants awarded
$13,730,795
(≈ Similar)
$25,000
median grant
Charlottesville, VA
Same state
97%
Excellent match

EIN: 54-1463392 | 175 grants awarded
$13,740,892
(≈ Similar)
$12,500
median grant
Portsmouth, VA
Same state
97%
Excellent match

EIN: 54-6074720 | 230 grants awarded
$12,129,000
(≈ Similar)
$20,000
median grant
Lynchburg, VA
Same state
96%
Excellent match

Contact Information

Official contact details for The Shen Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 22-6627837
Website N/A
Address C/O SILVERCREST 230 COURT SQUARE Charlottesville, VA 22902-0000

Key People (2)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Shen Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee Theodore P Shen
Trustee Carla Shen

Forms 990-PF

IRS Form 990-PF filings provide comprehensive financial information, grant details, and operational data. These documents are essential resources for understanding foundation capacity, giving patterns, and strategic priorities.

Form 990-PF Research Tips
  • Review Part XV for detailed grant recipient information and funding purposes
  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

About This Foundation Profile

This comprehensive foundation profile for The Shen Family Foundation is powered by Grant Bay's advanced foundation research platform. Our system analyzes IRS Form 990-PF filings, grant histories, and philanthropic patterns to provide nonprofit organizations with actionable intelligence for grant seeking success.

Data Sources & Accuracy

All information is derived from official IRS filings and public records. Grant Bay processes thousands of Form 990-PF documents to extract grant details, financial data, and organizational information. Data accuracy depends on foundation reporting quality and IRS filing completeness.

Research Applications

Use this profile for prospect research, grant strategy development, application preparation, and relationship building. Combine this data with additional research on foundation priorities, application processes, and board member backgrounds for comprehensive grant seeking strategies.

Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.