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Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation

Our Mission

To continue the legacy of the Sheldon family through perpetuation of philanthropy.

The Sheldon Foundation devotes financial assistance to advance the physical, educational and cultural well-being of the people of the southerly portion of Chautauqua County, New York; and honors the memory of its founder, Isabella M. Sheldon and her husband, Ralph C. Sheldon.

Contact Us

217 North Main Street
Jamestown, NY 14701

Phone 716 664-9890

www.rcsheldonfoundation.org

Linda Swanson, Executive Director:  linda@rcsheldonfoundation.org

Jan Salter, Administrative Assistant: jan@rcsheldonfoundation.org

Fiscal Year/Total Grants: 12/31/2021 – $$2,205,853

Geographic Area: Restricted to Southern Chautauqua County

Eligibility: 501(c)(3) status

Limitations: No religious organizations, unless the program/project serves the greater community. No individuals. No endowments.

About Us

Sheldon Foundation Grant Process

Application Deadlines:

  • March 1st for a May meeting
  • July 1st for an September meeting
  • September 1st for a November meeting
  • November 1st for a January meeting

Application Process:

  • Submit application online
  • Site visit or meeting with grant applicant

Program Interests:

  • Charitable
  • Health Care
  • Education
  • Youth
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Environment

Types of Support:

  • general/operating
  • capital campaigns
  • building/renovation
  • equipment
  • matching/challenge support

Range of Grant Award: $100 – $2,000,000

Maximum annual grant installments – $500,000

Strategic Partnership and Restructuring Grant Program

Application Deadlines:

  • Rolling Deadline

Application Process:

  • Online Letter of Intent (LOI)
  • Full Online Application-Invitation Only

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