AI Summary
DALE AND ALYCE SHEELY FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $968K in total grants paid to 65 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
AKRON CHILDRENS MUSEUM
Akron, OH
$36K
3%
SAMARITAN'S PURSE
Boone, NC
$36K
3%
OHIO TRI COUNTY FOOD ALLIANCE DBA SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK
Springfield, OH
$36K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
178
Median 1st year grant
$2K
Median 2nd year grant
$2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 69 grantees
- 3 board & team members
- 8 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DALE AND ALYCE SHEELY FOUNDATION?
No. DALE AND ALYCE SHEELY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does DALE AND ALYCE SHEELY FOUNDATION give?
DALE AND ALYCE SHEELY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, North Carolina, and Virginia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are DALE AND ALYCE SHEELY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DALE AND ALYCE SHEELY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DALE AND ALYCE SHEELY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, DALE AND ALYCE SHEELY FOUNDATION awarded about 180 grants, totaling nearly $556 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DALE AND ALYCE SHEELY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DALE AND ALYCE SHEELY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include AKRON CHILDRENS MUSEUM, SAMARITAN'S PURSE, and OHIO TRI COUNTY FOOD ALLIANCE DBA SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DALE AND ALYCE SHEELY FOUNDATION?
DALE AND ALYCE SHEELY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.