Shores Foundation

EIN 35-7159068 · NY · NTEE T23

Invitation only Typical grant ~$166.6K Funds in NY, MA
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Shores Foundation based in NY paid 4 grants totaling $923.1K to 4 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $15K to $575K, with a median of $166.6K. Its largest recipients included THE CITY, TATE AMERICAS FOUNDATION, and FRIENDS OF THE HIGH LINE. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$17,564,721
Giving (latest yr)
$923,104
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
4
Median grant
$166.6K
Recipients
4
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • The City$575,000
  • Tate Americas Foundation$183,104
  • Friends of the High Line$150,000
  • Mit$15,000

Where grants went

  • New York$908,104 · 3 grants
  • Massachusetts$15,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (4)

The City
New York, NY
Achieve Charitable Purpose
$575,000
Tate Americas Foundation
New York, NY
Achieve Charitable Purpose
$183,104
Friends of the High Line
New York, NY
Achieve Charitable Purpose
$150,000
Mit
Cambridge, MA
Achieve Charitable Purpose
$15,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Shores Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Shores Foundation reported 4 itemized grants totaling $923.1K. Individual grants ranged from $15K to $575K (median $166.6K).

Recent recipients include THE CITY, TATE AMERICAS FOUNDATION, FRIENDS OF THE HIGH LINE, among 4 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Shores Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Shores Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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