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
Fax 716 483-6116
Linda Swanson, executive director: linda@rcsheldonfoundation.org
Jan Salter, Administrative Assistant: jan@rcsheldonfoundation.org
Fiscal Year/Total Grants: 12/31/2020 – $1,912,030
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 August 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