The Emma A. Sheafer Charitable Trust

This web site provides background on the Emma A. Sheafer Charitable Trust.
Funding Interests:
	Performing arts organizations
Geographic Focus:
	New York City
Restrictions:
	A minimum of three years must elapse between grant awards. No grants are made to individuals, private foundations, governmental organizations, or for matching gifts or loans.
Eligibility:
	Organizations must be classified by the Internal Revenue Service as public charities and tax-exempt under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
Grant Information:
	Grants range from $15,000 to $25,000; 12 to 15 grants are made annually. The 2007 payout was $303,000.
Grant Cycle:
	Proposal deadline is May 1st. Grants are paid in June and December.
Type of Support:
	Project, capital, and capacity building
JPMorgan Chase Relationship:
	Co-Trustee

The Philanthropic Services department of JPMorgan Private Bank offers advisory, grantmaking and administrative services to client foundations.

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