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Our Deadlines

Our Deadlines


March 1
July 1
September 1
November 1


Letter of Inquiry

Some Funders require a letter of inquiry (LOI) before any grant application is submitted. This letter should briefly describe the organization, contain a descriptive title for the project, dollar amount requested, why funds are needed, current funders and amount of support, project budget and what will be accomplished if funding is received. This process is not accepted online.  You must submit the LOI to the appropriate Funder and receive confirmation from the Funder to submit a grant request.  Letters of inquiry are accepted at any time and all letters will be acknowledged.

The following Funders require a letter of inquiry:

Carnahan-Jackson Foundation
Gebbie Foundation, Inc. 
Judith J. Anderson Family Foundation
The Lenna Foundation  

After reviewing the letter of inquiry, the Funder will determine whether a potential match exists between the funding priorities of the Funder and the proposed project.  At this time you will receive confirmation to submit an online grant request.  It should not be assumed that such a request is an indication of funding.

Cover Letter

The following Funder requires a cover letter to accompany the grant application:

Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, Inc.
Holmberg Foundation


This letter should include a project summary and the amount requested.  This letter needs to be signed by the Executive Director and the Board President, to indicate board approval of the grant request.  This process is not accepted online.  You must submit the cover letter to the appropriate Funder.

Managing Data for Your Organization

The ability to managed data on this site will allow you to update your organization's profile, submit funding requests, view reports for your organization which are not visible to the public, and interact with Funders.  You will be the contact on the grant application.
 

Reviewing Reports for Your Organization

The ability to review reports will allow you to review reports for your organization that will not be visible to the public.  You will be able to review the information but will not be able to update it.  You will not be the contact on the grant application.
 


 

 
Ralph C. Sheldon Foundation, Inc.

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.

About Us

Application Deadlines:  3/1, 7/1, 9/1, 11/1                                  

Application Process:

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


Primary Funding Focus

Program Interests:

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

Types of Support:

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

 

Fiscal Year/Total Grants: 12/31/11 - $2,268,600

Range of Grant Award:   $100 - $2,000,000
                                         Maximum annual grant installments - $500,000

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.

Our Locations
  • 217 North Main Street  ·  P.O. Box 417
    JamestownNY  14702
    Phone  716  664-9890    Fax  716  483-6116