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Leo M Shortino Family Foundation

San Jose, California  ·  EIN 680237238  ·  Private foundation

Leo M Shortino Family Foundation is a private foundation based in San Jose, California. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $2.4M in grants paid and $61.1M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 440 individual grants from this funder — $15.7M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for adult education. Below is its full funding profile.

$2.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$61.1M
Total assets
440
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Leo M Shortino Family Foundation funds

Leo M Shortino Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureArts EducationEducationEnvironment & ConservationHealth CareHigher EducationK-12 EducationLibraries & LiteracyYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, low-income communities, youth pop.

childrenfamilieslow-income communitiesyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Leo M Shortino Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Franklin - Mckinley School District
FRANKLIN-MCKINLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING
San Jose, CA$190K2024
Franklin - Mckinley School District
FRANKLIN-MCKINLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING
San Jose, CA$185K2023
Franklin - Mckinley School District
SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FEATURING ACADEMIC AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES
San Jose, CA$184K2019
Franklin-mckinley School District
SOCCER THEMED SUMMER LITERACY PROGRAM FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL YOUTH.
San Jose, CA$183K2017
Franklin - Mckinley School District
SUMMER EXTENDED LEARNING PROGRAM
San Jose, CA$170K2022
Franklin - Mckinley School District
FRANKLIN - MCKINLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL PROVIDE A HIGH-QUALITY LITERACY-BASED SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR RISING KINDERGARTEN THROUGH THIRD G
San Jose, CA$166K2020
Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley
SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
Milpitas, CA$165K2019
Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS
San Jose, CA$145K2019
Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley
SUMMER PROGRAMMING
Milpitas, CA$126K2024
School of Arts and Culture at Mhp
PROPERTY ACQUISITION
San Jose, CA$125K2022
Springboard Collaborative
SUMMER LITERACY PROGRAM
Philadelphia, CA$102K2024
School of Arts and Culture at Mhp
CULTURALLY SPECIFIC ARTS ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES AND INSTRUCTION
San Jose, CA$100K2019
Pivotal
1:1 ACADEMIC AND EMPLOYMENT COACHING, FREE TUTORING AND PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIPS FOR FOSTER YOUTH ATTENDING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
San Jose, CA$100K2019
Springboard Collaborative
SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FEATURING ACADEMIC AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES
Philadelphia, PA$100K2019
Ace Charter School
CAPITAL TO SUPPORT CONSTRUCTION OF HIGH SCHOOL
San Jose, CA$100K2019

Leo M Shortino Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$2.3M
2019$3.1M
2020$2.4M
2022$2.8M
2023$2.6M
2024$2.5M

How to apply for funding from Leo M Shortino Family Foundation

From Leo M Shortino Family Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“A LETTER OF INTENT IS REQUIRED 60 DAYS AND A GRANT PROPOSAL 30 DAYS PRIOR TO ANY BOARD MEETING”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at shortino.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Leo M Shortino Family Foundation

Does Leo M Shortino Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Leo M Shortino Family Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Leo M Shortino Family Foundation fund?
Leo M Shortino Family Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Franklin - Mckinley School District, Franklin - Mckinley School District, Franklin - Mckinley School District. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Leo M Shortino Family Foundation give in grants?
Leo M Shortino Family Foundation reported $2.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $15.7M over 440 grants.
Where is Leo M Shortino Family Foundation located?
Leo M Shortino Family Foundation is based in San Jose, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 680237238.
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About this profile. This page is built from Leo M Shortino Family 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 Leo M Shortino Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.