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Irene C Shea Foundation

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania  ·  EIN 256410108  ·  Private foundation

Irene C Shea Foundation is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $866K in grants paid and $16.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 162 individual grants from this funder — $6.2M awarded across 2018–2025 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$866K
Annual giving (FY2021)
$16.1M
Total assets
162
Grants tracked
2025
Most recent grant

What Irene C Shea Foundation funds

Irene C Shea Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, faith-based (christian), health care, higher education, housing & homelessness.

Arts & CultureFaith-Based (Christian)Health CareHigher EducationHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include children, families, women girls.

childrenfamilieswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Irene C Shea Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Carlow University
GRANT
Pittsburgh, PA$166K2021
Carlow University
GENERAL SUPPORT
Pittsburgh, PA$159K2025
Carlow University
GRANT
Pittsburgh, PA$113K2020
Carlow University
GENERAL SUPPORT
Pittsburgh, PA$103K2023
Women's Center & Shelter of Greater
GENERAL SUPPORT
Pittsburgh, PA$100K2023
Women's Center & Shelter of Greater
GENERAL SUPPORT
Pittsburgh, PA$100K2025
Coalition for Christian Outreach
GENERAL PURPOSE
Pittsburgh, PA$100K2021
Coalition for Christian Outreach
GENERAL PURPOSE
Pittsburgh, PA$100K2020
The Coalition for Christian Outreach
GRANT
Pittsburgh, PA$100K2018
Women's Center & Shelter of Greater
GENERAL SUPPORT
Pittsburgh, PA$100K2024
Carlow University
GENERAL SUPPORT
Pittsburgh, PA$85K2024
Coalition for Christian Outreach
GENERAL PURPOSE
Pittsburgh, PA$80K2023
The Campus Laboratory Schoo
GENERAL SUPPORT
Pittsburgh, PA$75K2023
East Liberty Family Health Care
GRANT
Pittsburgh, PA$75K2023
Women's Center & Shelter of
GRANT
Pittsburgh, PA$75K2018

Irene C Shea Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$900K
2020$920K
2021$866K
2023$1.2M
2024$1.2M
2025$1.2M

How to apply for funding from Irene C Shea Foundation

From Irene C Shea Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“April 15 of each year”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about Irene C Shea Foundation

Does Irene C Shea Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Irene C Shea Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Irene C Shea Foundation fund?
Irene C Shea Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Carlow University, Carlow University, Carlow University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Irene C Shea Foundation give in grants?
Irene C Shea Foundation reported $866K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.2M over 162 grants.
Where is Irene C Shea Foundation located?
Irene C Shea Foundation is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 256410108.
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About this profile. This page is built from Irene C Shea Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Irene C Shea Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.