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The Shanahan Family Charitable

Pasadena, California  ·  EIN 207267377  ·  Private foundation

The Shanahan Family Charitable is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $2.9M in annual giving against $421.1M in assets. This page documents the 199 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Shanahan Family Charitable — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$2.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$421.1M
Total assets
199
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Shanahan Family Charitable funds

The Shanahan Family Charitable's giving carries a documented focus on education, faith-based (christian), health care, higher education.

EducationFaith-Based (Christian)Health CareHigher Education

Populations it has supported include children, families.

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Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Shanahan Family Charitable, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundati
General Purpose
New York, NY$2.7M2023
Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundati
General Purpose
New York, NY$2.7M2024
Harvey Mudd College
GENERAL PURPOSE
Claremont, CA$2.2M2023
Harvey Mudd College
General Purpose
Claremont, CA$2.1M2024
Allen Institute
General Purpose
Seattle, WA$2.1M2024
Allen Institute
General Purpose
Seattle, WA$2.1M2023
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
General Purpose
Philadelphia, PA$1.7M2023
Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundati
General Purpose
New York, NY$1.7M2022
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
General Purpose
Philadelphia, PA$1.7M2024
Alzheimer's Disease Data Initiative
GENERAL PURPOSE
Kirkland, WA$1.6M2024
Alzheimer's Disease Data Initiative
GENERAL PURPOSE
Kirkland, WA$1.6M2022
Alzheimer's Disease Data Initiative
GENERAL PURPOSE
Kirkland, WA$1.6M2023
Allen Institute
General Purpose
Seattle, WA$1.5M2022
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
General Purpose
Philadelphia, PA$1.5M2022
Harvey Mudd College
General Purpose
Claremont, CA$1.3M2022

The Shanahan Family Charitable giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$929K
2019$1.9M
2020$2.9M
2022$19.7M
2023$17.6M
2024$18.8M

How to apply for funding from The Shanahan Family Charitable

The Shanahan Family Charitable's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about The Shanahan Family Charitable

Does The Shanahan Family Charitable accept grant applications?
The Shanahan Family Charitable's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Shanahan Family Charitable fund?
The Shanahan Family Charitable's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundati, Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundati, Harvey Mudd College. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Shanahan Family Charitable give in grants?
The Shanahan Family Charitable reported $2.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $61.8M over 199 grants.
Where is The Shanahan Family Charitable located?
The Shanahan Family Charitable is based in Pasadena, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 207267377.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Shanahan Family Charitable'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 The Shanahan Family Charitable. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.