The Sharp Family Foundation Inc
EIN 593302952Total Given 2016–2023
$920K
123 grants · $115K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$5K
typical small grants · $5K–$10K
grant size
46%
supporter · 25/54 multi-year
repeat
$128K
Assets (2023)
54
Distinct Recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Phone
(239) 437-8775
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $150K | $770K | $85K | 29 |
| 2017 | $135K | $762K | $81K | 17 |
| 2018 | $155K | $566K | $257K | 15 |
| 2020 | $135K | $498K | $53K | 17 |
| 2021 | $150K | $436K | $147K | 19 |
| 2022 | $120K | $153K | $137K | 18 |
| 2023 | $75K | $128K | $61K | 8 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 123 grants on record
Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$5K
Median
$5K
Average
$7K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$39K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
WS
William Barton Sharp
7+ yrs
President
Leadership
HS
Harmon Sharp
7+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
PS
Phyllis Sharp
7+ yrs
Secretary/Tr
Leadership
CS
Catherine Sharp
7+ yrs
Director
MR
Margaret Ruffalo
7+ yrs
Director
WS
William Barton Sharp
7+ yrs
President
Leadership
HS
Harmon Sharp
7+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
PS
Phyllis Sharp
7+ yrs
Secretary/Tr
Leadership
MR
Margaret Ruffalo
7+ yrs
Director
CS
Catherine Sharp
7+ yrs
Director
WS
William Barton Sharp
7+ yrs
President
Leadership
HS
Harmon Sharp
7+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
PS
Phyllis Sharp
7+ yrs
Secretary/Tr
Leadership
MR
Margaret Ruffalo
7+ yrs
Director
CS
Catherine Sharp
7+ yrs
Director
WS
William Barton Sharp
7+ yrs
President
Leadership
HS
Harmon Sharp
7+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
PS
Phyllis Sharp
7+ yrs
Secretary/Tr
Leadership
MR
Margaret Ruffalo
7+ yrs
Director
CS
Catherine Sharp
7+ yrs
Director
WS
William Barton Sharp
7+ yrs
President
Leadership
HS
Harmon Sharp
7+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
PS
Phyllis Sharp
7+ yrs
Secretary/Tr
Leadership
CS
Catherine Sharp
7+ yrs
Director
MR
Margaret Ruffalo
7+ yrs
Director
WS
William Barton Sharp
7+ yrs
President
Leadership
HS
Harmon Sharp
7+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
PS
Phyllis Sharp
7+ yrs
Secretary/Tr
Leadership
MR
Margaret Ruffalo
7+ yrs
Director
CS
Catherine Sharp
7+ yrs
Director
WS
William Barton Sharp
7+ yrs
President
Leadership
HS
Harmon Sharp
7+ yrs
Vice President
Leadership
PS
Phyllis Sharp
7+ yrs
Secretary/Tr
Leadership
MR
Margaret Ruffalo
7+ yrs
Director
CS
Catherine Sharp
7+ yrs
Director
Grants Awarded (123 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Legacy Foundation of Shell Poin | Fort Myers, FL | $38,600 | UNRESTRICTED | 2018 |
| Bryan Area Foundation | Bryan, OH | $25,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2018 |
| Southport High School | Indianapolis, IN | $25,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2023 |
| Equestrian Connection Nfp | Livertyville, IL | $20,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2021 |
| Community Cooperative | Fort Myers, FL | $20,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2023 |
| Equestrian Connection Nfp | Livertyville, IL | $20,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2016 |
| Unity of Fort Myers | Fort Myers, FL | $20,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2016 |
| Equestrian Connection Nfp | Livertyville, IL | $20,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2017 |
| The Legacy Foundation of Shell Poin | Fort Myers, FL | $20,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2017 |
| Davis Arts Center | Fort Myers, FL | $18,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2017 |
| Equestrian Connection Nfp | Livertyville, IL | $15,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2018 |
| Equestrian Connection Nfp | Livertyville, IL | $15,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2020 |
| The Legacy Foundation of Shell Poin | Deland, FL | $13,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2020 |
| Community Health Professionals | Van Wert, OH | $12,500 | UNRESTRICTED | 2021 |
| Lee Health Foundation | Fort Myers, FL | $12,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2020 |
| The Legacy Foundation of Shell Poin | Deland, FL | $12,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2021 |
| Davis Arts Center | Fort Myers, FL | $10,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2018 |
| Heart Haven Outreach | Bolingbrook, IL | $10,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2018 |
| Pheasants Forever | Montpelier, OH | $10,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2018 |
| Community Cooperative | Fort Myers, FL | $10,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2020 |
| Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center | Fort Myers, FL | $10,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2020 |
| Pheasants Forever | Montpelier, OH | $10,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2020 |
| Heart Haven Outreach | Bolingbrook, IL | $10,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2020 |
| Community Cooperative | Fort Myers, FL | $10,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2021 |
| Community Cooperative | Fort Myers, FL | $10,000 | UNRESTRICTED | 2021 |