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THE SHS FOUNDATION

Plainview, NY Tax ID: 25-6819008

The SHS Foundation, with assets of $32.9 million, supports arts and education initiatives across the U.S. and internationally, with significant funding in New York and other major cities, and is managed by Richard E. Feldman.

About THE SHS FOUNDATION

Comprehensive foundation profile based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing

The SHS Foundation, based in Plainview, NY, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling approximately $32.9 million. The foundation focuses on supporting initiatives in arts and culture, particularly in performing arts, dance, theater, and education. In the most recent fiscal year, the foundation reported expenses of about $3.9 million and revenue of approximately $1.8 million. The foundation has funded projects in various cities across the United States, including major cultural hubs like New York, Los Angeles, and Miami, as well as international locations such as Tel Aviv. Key personnel include Richard E. Feldman, who serves as the Manager with a compensation of $300,000, and directors Luis Miguel Rodriguez Villa and Sara Throne, who do not receive compensation. The foundation's funding efforts span several states, including California, Connecticut, Florida, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York, and Oregon.

Focus Areas

Arts and culturePerforming artsDanceTheaterEducation

Geographic Focus

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Key Statistics
Total Assets $32.9M
Total Awarded This Year $3.4M
Average Grant Size $275
Total Grants (Previous Year) 14,244
Open to New Applicants
% New Applicants Funded
Contact Information
Plainview, NY
Geographic Funding Distribution

Financials

Total Assets
$32.9M

+2.6% from previous year

Annual Grants
$3.4M

58 grants awarded in 2024

Expense Ratio
223.0%

Of total revenue spent on programs

Annual Grant Distribution
Revenue vs Expenses
Assets Over Time

Grants

Grant Awards
PurposeLocation
$1,000,000BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSICTHE ARTSBrooklyn, NY, US2023
$515,000BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSICTHE ARTSBrooklyn, NY, US2024
$500,000BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSICTHE ARTSBrooklyn, NY, US2022
$400,000AMERICAN DANCE FESTIVALTHE ARTSNew york, NY, US2022
$400,000PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANYTHE ARTSNew york, NY, US2022
$400,000AMERICAN DANCE FESTIVALTHE ARTSNew york, NY, US2023
$400,000PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANYTHE ARTSNew york, NY, US2023
$400,000HUDSON VALLEY SHAKESPEARE FESTIVALTHE ARTSGarrison, NY, US2024
$350,000HUDSON VALLEY SHAKESPEARE FESTIVALTHE ARTSGarrison, NY, US2022
$350,000HUDSON VALLEY SHAKESPEARE FESTIVALTHE ARTSGarrison, NY, US2023

People

Leadership & Staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

RE

RICHARD E FELDMAN

MANAGER

$300,000 2024
LM

LUIS MIGUEL RODRIGUEZ VILLA

DIRECTOR

$0 2024
ST

SARA THRONE

SECRETARY & DIRECTOR

$0 2024
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Last updated on August 25, 2025

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