David R Mcshane Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 26-2126240 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$200K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $18,750.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
56% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mazzoni Center | Philadelphia, PA | Operations | $42,500 |
| Bucks County Theater Company | New Hope, PA | Operations | $25,000 |
| Broadway Care Equity Fights Aids | New York, NY | Operations | $20,000 |
| Philadelphia Zoo | Philadelphia, PA | Operations | $20,000 |
| TC Jay Fund | Jacksonville Beach, FL | Operations | $18,750 |
| Penguin Plunge Inc | Blauvelt, NY | Operations | $18,750 |
| Raptor Trust | Millington, NJ | Operations | $17,500 |
| The Seeing Eye | Morristown, NJ | Operations | $17,500 |
| Philadelphia Obituary Project | Philadelphia, PA | Operations | $5,000 |
| BOS Philly | Philadelphia, PA | Operations | $3,000 |
| Lamda Legal | New York, NY | Operations | $2,500 |
| Sjogren's Foundation Inc | Reston, VA | Operations | $2,500 |
| The Trevor Project | San Francisco, CA | Operations | $2,500 |
| New Hope Celebrates | New Hope, PA | OperationsOperations | $2,500 |
| Washington Square West Civic Association | Philadelphia, PA | Operations | $1,000 |
| Lamda Legal | New York, NY | Operations | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $200,000 | 16 |
| 2024 | $60,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622589349101117
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-2126240
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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