The Shore Family Foundation Incorporated
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing general support to a variety of charitable causes. Its mission reflects a commitment to civil rights, human services, and community development, as evidenced by its funding of organizations that address issues such as food security, women's empowerment, and mental health. The foundation supports diverse populations and sectors, including civil rights advocacy groups and community service organizations. While it operates primarily in New York, its funding extends to various states across the country.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize nonprofit seeking modest general operating support in advocacy or human-services areas, with an existing connection or introduction to the foundation or its directors.
Good Fit
- • Work in civil rights, advocacy, hunger/human services, or related community service areas.
- • Requests for general operating support in the ~$250–$5,500 range.
- • An existing relationship or warm introduction to a director or advisor.
- • Located in New York or one of the other states previously funded.
Geography
Grants in the latest year reached nine states and less than half of dollars were confined to the foundation's state, indicating a multi-state (effectively national) footprint despite a New York concentration.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 18 distinct grantees across multiple issue areas, which is a broad recipient set for a micro private foundation even though the top five recipients accounted for a majority of dollars.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover is unavailable because only one year is observed, but the foundation explicitly declares it funds only preselected applicants, which makes unsolicited new entrants unlikely.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
