The Richard S Shineman Foundation appears focused on supporting local hunger-relief efforts in Central New York, providing substantial unrestricted operating support to strengthen service capacity. Its sole reported grant is a large, multi-year pledge to the Food Bank of Central New York, indicating a priority on immediate community needs and organizational sustainability rather than project-specific funding.
Highly concentrated: a single large, multi-year pledge to one local organization. Emphasis on unrestricted/general operating funding rather than numerous small or project-specific grants.
A $200,000, two-year pledge to the Food Bank of Cny stands out in the Richard S Shineman Foundation’s recent record and points to a pattern of flexible support for local nonprofits carrying essential community services. The foundation’s giving centers on Central New York, with recurring awards to organizations that address hunger relief, health access, education, and community stability. In the recent grants list, the largest awards also include $150,000 to Oswego Health Foundation for renovation of pediatric psychiatry rooms and $100,000 to SUNY Oswego Endowment, showing support for both immediate social needs and local institutional capacity. Other sizable grants to Oswego College Foundation, Centerstate CEO Oswego Renaissance Association, and Human Concerns reinforce a preference for organizations rooted in Oswego County and nearby communities. The pattern is not limited to one sector: grants also reach workforce, youth, and neighborhood-serving nonprofits, usually in the form of general operating support. Across the data, the foundation appears to favor organizations that can use unrestricted funding to maintain services, staff, and core operations.
Food security and basic needs are a clear priority. The foundation gave $200,000 to Food Bank of Cny for a two-year pledge, and it also awarded $63,290 to United Way of Greater Oswego County for general operating support. Health-related giving is another visible area: Oswego Health Foundation received $150,000 for renovation of pediatric psychiatry rooms, and Connextcare received $73,000 for school-based healthcare. Education and career pathways also appear in the portfolio. On-point for College received $75,000 for career pathways in Oswego County, while Citi Boces received $50,400 and The Research Foundation for SUNY received $75,000 and $50,000 in separate grants. Community development shows up through $100,000 awards to Centerstate CEO Oswego Renaissance Association and Centerstate CEO Fulton Block Builders, both listed as general operating support.
Typical grant size is modest but with a wide upper range: p25 is $500, median is $2,000, and p75 is $25,000. The recent grants list shows repeated support to the same organizations across multiple years, including Oswego College Foundation, Oswego Health Foundation, The Research Foundation for SUNY, and Centerstate CEO Foundation, which suggests ongoing relationships rather than isolated awards. Most grants are described as general operating support, with some specific-purpose or pledge funding appearing at the high end. The foundation also uses multiple grant programs, including Community Impact Grants, Strategic Grants, and Community Enrichment Grants, with some requests requiring consultation and an LOI.
$1.4M
$38.6M
$1.9M
$1.9M
Most grants fall between $500 and $25K, with a median of $2K.
25th Percentile
$500
Median
$2K
75th Percentile
$25K
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Notable grantees: Food Bank of CNY
Giving is overwhelmingly local: 99% of grants go to recipients in New York, and all grants in the recipient-country distribution are in the US. The recipient list is heavily centered in Oswego County and nearby Central New York communities. Oswego appears frequently, alongside Syracuse, Fulton, Pulaski, Brewerton, Mexico, Minetto, Phoenix, Chittenango, and Oswego County organizations more broadly. The data also shows awards to regionally connected institutions serving the area, such as organizations in Syracuse and Fulton, but the strongest concentration remains in the foundation’s local service area.
The foundation supports nonprofit organizations and charitable organizations, with recent grants concentrated in social service, health, education, and community development. The recent awards include general operating support, multi-year pledges, and funding for services such as hunger relief, school-based healthcare, and career pathways.
No. The active programs include Community Impact Grants, Strategic Grants, and Community Enrichment Grants. These range from up to $2,499 for Community Enrichment Grants to requests over $10,000 for Strategic Grants, with Community Impact Grants set at $2,500 to $10,000.
It is highly local. The foundation’s giving scope is local, 99% of grants go to recipients in New York, and the recipient list is concentrated in Oswego County and nearby Central New York communities such as Syracuse, Fulton, and Pulaski.
Typical grants are small to mid-sized, with p25 at $500, median at $2,000, and p75 at $25,000. The recent awards also include much larger general operating commitments, including six-figure grants and a $200,000 two-year pledge.
Yes for some programs. Community Impact Grants and Community Enrichment Grants accept unsolicited requests, while Strategic Grants require an initial consultation and a letter of inquiry.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOOD BANK OF CNY (2-YEAR PLEDGEAPRIL 2024DECEMBER 2025) | SYRACUSE, NY | $200,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| OSWEGO HEALTH FOUNDATION (ED RENOVATION PEDS PYSCH ROOMS) | OSWEGO, NY | $150,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| CENTERSTATE CEO FULTON BLOCK BUILDERS (YEAR 4 OF 5 ) | SYRACUSE, NY | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SUNY OSWEGO ENDOWMENT (2014-20231 PAYMENT TO 2024) | OSWEGO, NY | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| HUMAN CONCERNS (RELOCATION) | OSWEGO, NY | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| CENTERSTATE CEO OSWEGO RENAISSANCE ASSOCIATION (YEAR 4 OF 5) | SYRACUSE, NY | $100,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| ON-POINT FOR COLLEGE (CAREER PATHWAYS IN OSWEGO COUNTY) | SYRACUSE, NY | $75,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| CONNEXTCARE (SCHOOL BASED HEALTHCARE) | PULASKI, NY | $73,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| THE FARNHAM FOUNDATION | OSWEGO, NY | $64,069 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| VICTORY TRANSFORMATION INC | OSWEGO, NY | $52,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| CAC (NEW COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM COORDINATOR) | FULTON, NY | $32,013 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| TUG HILL TOMORROW LAND TRUST (ENVIRONMENTAL ED FUND DEV) | WATERTOWN, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| THE MOST (GROW EXHIBIT) | SYRACUSE, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| CNY TICK AND LYME DISEASE ALLIANCE (PREVENTION AND EDUCATION) | MANLIUS, NY | $20,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| DAVID'S REFUGE (2025 RESPITE COMMUNITY & WELLNESS SUPPORT) | MANLIUS, NY | $18,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SYMPHORIA (YEAR 2 OF 3) | SYRACUSE, NY | $17,868 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| DUCKS UNLIMITED (GARDENIER PRESERVE) | MEMPHIS, TN | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| OCECA (DIAPER BANK PILOT) ICP | OSWEGO, NY | $15,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| CCEOFBB (FULTON LIVING HISTORY TOUR) | SYRACUSE, NY | $14,300 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| FRIENDS OF RECOVERY (GROWTH OPERATING FUNDS) | OSWEGO, NY | $14,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| KHOH (BASEMENT REMEDIATION) | OSWEGO, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| FULTON WRESTLING (SAFETY ROOFS) | OSWEGO, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| RESEARCH FOUNDATION SUNY - RICE CREEK FIELD STATION | OSWEGO, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| RESTORE CNY (FALL SEMESTER) | BREWERTON, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| ST MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION (11 MATCHING) | OSWEGO, NY | $9,150 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| NYS OLD TYME FIDDLERS (RAISE THE ROOF) | REDFIELD, NY | $7,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| OSWEGO CO FAIRGROUNDS (STAGE) | SANDY CREEK, NY | $7,374 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| PAWS ACROSS OSWEGO COUNTY (CAPACITY EXPANSION) | OSWEGO, NY | $5,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| OSWEGO HARBOR FESTIVALS- 2024 PLEDGE | OSWEGO, NY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| SALMON RIVER FINE ARTS (YAE ART CLUB) | PULASKI, NY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| CITI BOCES (ENGINEER DESIGN LAB) | MEXICO, NY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| RF SUNY OSWEGO-ARTSOSWEGO (SQUONK OPERA) | OSWEGO, NY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| JOHN AND DORIS HASTO PLAYGROUND (VILLAGE OF CENTRAL SQUARE) | CENTRAL SQUARE, NY | $5,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| OSWEGO CO HISTORICAL SOCIETY (FURNISHINGS) | OSWEGO, NY | $4,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| OSWEGO ROTARY FOUNDATION - 2025 SCHOLARSHIPS | OSWEGO, NY | $4,058 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| UNITED WAY OF GREATER OSWEGO COUNTY | FULTON, NY | $3,750 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| PAIGE'S BUTTERFLY RUN (SUPPORT CHILDHOOD CANCERLOCAL FAMILIES) | SYRACUSE, NY | $3,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| OSWEGO ROTARY FOUNDATION - 2024 SCHOLARSHIPS | OSWEGO, NY | $3,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| WESTON T HYDE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION (FUELING FUTURES) | MEXICO, NY | $3,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| HUMAN CONCERNS (THANKSGIVING MEAL DISTRIBUTION) | OSWEGO, NY | $3,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| OSWEGO HEALTH KIDS 5K EVENT (T-SHIRT SPONSOR) | OSWEGO, NY | $3,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| OSWEGO HEALTH FOUNDATION | OSWEGO, NY | $3,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| OCCF ANNUAL DONATION - CNYCF | SYRACUSE, NY | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| FULTON COMMUNITY BASKETBALL (INCLUSIVE ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH) | FULTON, NY | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| PATRICIA WEISSE SALT OF CENTRAL NEW YORK LLC | SKANEATELES, NY | $2,500 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| QUILCO INC | BALDWINSVILLE, NY | $2,392 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| QUILCO INC | BALDWINSVILLE, NY | $2,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| STATE STREET METHODIST (HELPING HANDS) | FULTON, NY | $2,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| STILLWORK CONSULTING GROUP | MIDDLEFIELD, CT | $2,000 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
| CNY BEAR TEAM | PULASKI, NY | $1,800 | 2025 | GENERAL OPERATING |
FOOD BANK OF CNY (2-YEAR PLEDGEAPRIL 2024DECEMBER 2025)
$200,000GENERAL OPERATING
OSWEGO HEALTH FOUNDATION (ED RENOVATION PEDS PYSCH ROOMS)
$150,000GENERAL OPERATING
CENTERSTATE CEO FULTON BLOCK BUILDERS (YEAR 4 OF 5 )
$100,000GENERAL OPERATING
SUNY OSWEGO ENDOWMENT (2014-20231 PAYMENT TO 2024)
$100,000GENERAL OPERATING
HUMAN CONCERNS (RELOCATION)
$100,000GENERAL OPERATING
CENTERSTATE CEO OSWEGO RENAISSANCE ASSOCIATION (YEAR 4 OF 5)
$100,000GENERAL OPERATING
ON-POINT FOR COLLEGE (CAREER PATHWAYS IN OSWEGO COUNTY)
$75,000GENERAL OPERATING
CONNEXTCARE (SCHOOL BASED HEALTHCARE)
$73,000GENERAL OPERATING
THE FARNHAM FOUNDATION
$64,069GENERAL OPERATING
VICTORY TRANSFORMATION INC
$52,000GENERAL OPERATING
CAC (NEW COMMUNITY ACTION TEAM COORDINATOR)
$32,013GENERAL OPERATING
TUG HILL TOMORROW LAND TRUST (ENVIRONMENTAL ED FUND DEV)
$25,000GENERAL OPERATING
THE MOST (GROW EXHIBIT)
$25,000GENERAL OPERATING
CNY TICK AND LYME DISEASE ALLIANCE (PREVENTION AND EDUCATION)
$20,000GENERAL OPERATING
DAVID'S REFUGE (2025 RESPITE COMMUNITY & WELLNESS SUPPORT)
$18,000GENERAL OPERATING
SYMPHORIA (YEAR 2 OF 3)
$17,868GENERAL OPERATING
DUCKS UNLIMITED (GARDENIER PRESERVE)
$15,000GENERAL OPERATING
OCECA (DIAPER BANK PILOT) ICP
$15,000GENERAL OPERATING
CCEOFBB (FULTON LIVING HISTORY TOUR)
$14,300GENERAL OPERATING
FRIENDS OF RECOVERY (GROWTH OPERATING FUNDS)
$14,000GENERAL OPERATING
KHOH (BASEMENT REMEDIATION)
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING
FULTON WRESTLING (SAFETY ROOFS)
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING
RESEARCH FOUNDATION SUNY - RICE CREEK FIELD STATION
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING
RESTORE CNY (FALL SEMESTER)
$10,000GENERAL OPERATING
ST MARY OF THE ASSUMPTION (11 MATCHING)
$9,150GENERAL OPERATING
NYS OLD TYME FIDDLERS (RAISE THE ROOF)
$7,500GENERAL OPERATING
OSWEGO CO FAIRGROUNDS (STAGE)
$7,374GENERAL OPERATING
PAWS ACROSS OSWEGO COUNTY (CAPACITY EXPANSION)
$5,500GENERAL OPERATING
OSWEGO HARBOR FESTIVALS- 2024 PLEDGE
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING
SALMON RIVER FINE ARTS (YAE ART CLUB)
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING
CITI BOCES (ENGINEER DESIGN LAB)
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING
RF SUNY OSWEGO-ARTSOSWEGO (SQUONK OPERA)
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING
JOHN AND DORIS HASTO PLAYGROUND (VILLAGE OF CENTRAL SQUARE)
$5,000GENERAL OPERATING
OSWEGO CO HISTORICAL SOCIETY (FURNISHINGS)
$4,500GENERAL OPERATING
OSWEGO ROTARY FOUNDATION - 2025 SCHOLARSHIPS
$4,058GENERAL OPERATING
UNITED WAY OF GREATER OSWEGO COUNTY
$3,750GENERAL OPERATING
PAIGE'S BUTTERFLY RUN (SUPPORT CHILDHOOD CANCERLOCAL FAMILIES)
$3,500GENERAL OPERATING
OSWEGO ROTARY FOUNDATION - 2024 SCHOLARSHIPS
$3,500GENERAL OPERATING
WESTON T HYDE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION (FUELING FUTURES)
$3,500GENERAL OPERATING
HUMAN CONCERNS (THANKSGIVING MEAL DISTRIBUTION)
$3,500GENERAL OPERATING
OSWEGO HEALTH KIDS 5K EVENT (T-SHIRT SPONSOR)
$3,000GENERAL OPERATING
OSWEGO HEALTH FOUNDATION
$3,000GENERAL OPERATING
OCCF ANNUAL DONATION - CNYCF
$2,500GENERAL OPERATING
FULTON COMMUNITY BASKETBALL (INCLUSIVE ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH)
$2,500GENERAL OPERATING
PATRICIA WEISSE SALT OF CENTRAL NEW YORK LLC
$2,500GENERAL OPERATING
QUILCO INC
$2,392GENERAL OPERATING
QUILCO INC
$2,000GENERAL OPERATING
STATE STREET METHODIST (HELPING HANDS)
$2,000GENERAL OPERATING
STILLWORK CONSULTING GROUP
$2,000GENERAL OPERATING
CNY BEAR TEAM
$1,800GENERAL OPERATING
Current and upcoming funding from Richard S Shineman Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Not stated on the provided page. The foundation has a public grant application process for nonprofits.
Deadline: Round 1: 2026-02-23; Round 2: 2026-06-01; Round 3: 2026-08-31
Deadline: Round 1: 2026-04-10; Round 2: 2026-06-26; Round 3: 2026-10-02
Who can apply: Qualified nonprofit organizations in Oswego County seeking strategic visioning support; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and availability is limited.
Deadline: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
Who can apply: Organizations must be tax-exempt under 501(c)(3) or an exempt governmental subdivision, located in or demonstrating direct benefit to Oswego County. For large requests over $200,000, at least 50% of the total project budget must be raised before applying. No grants are made to individuals.
Deadline: Accepted twice yearly; access code & LOI deadlines and grant application deadlines are published on the foundation’s grant categories page. The next listed deadlines are Access Code & LOI: Sep 25, 2026; Grant Application: Oct 2, 2026; Board review: Nov 19, 2026.
Who can apply: Organizations must be tax-exempt under 501(c)(3) or an exempt governmental subdivision, located in or demonstrating direct benefit to Oswego County. Community Enrichment Grants require a designated tax-exempt fiscal sponsor. No grants are made to individuals.
Deadline: Accepted quarterly; reviews are conducted in January, May, July, and November. The grant categories page lists the next application cycle opening on Aug 31, 2026 and the next application deadline on Oct 2, 2026.
Who can apply: Organizations must be tax-exempt under 501(c)(3) or an exempt governmental subdivision, located in or demonstrating direct benefit to Oswego County. Community Enrichment Grants require a designated tax-exempt fiscal sponsor. No grants are made to individuals.
Deadline: Accepted quarterly; reviews are conducted in January, May, July, and November. The grant categories page lists the next application cycle opening on Aug 31, 2026 and the next application deadline on Oct 2, 2026.
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