Edmund and Mary Shea Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWalnut, California · EIN 95-4107214 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$678K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$16.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $27,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
25% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | Furtherance of exempt activities | $250,000 |
| Augies Quest to Cure Als Inc | Denver, CO | Furtherance of exempt activities | $117,500 |
| Catholic Community Foundation of Los Angeles | Glendale, CA | Furtherance of exempt activities | $100,000 |
| Las Madrinas of Childrens Hospital | Pasadena, CA | Furtherance of exempt activities | $50,000 |
| Texas Christian University | Fort Worth, TX | Furtherance of exempt activities | $30,000 |
| Polytechnic School | Pasadena, CA | Furtherance of exempt activities | $27,000 |
| John Tracy Center | Los Angeles, CA | Furtherance of exempt activities | $25,000 |
| Don Bosco Technical Institute | Rosemead, CA | Furtherance of exempt activities | $15,000 |
| Catalina Island Conservancy | Long Beach, CA | Furtherance of exempt activities | $10,000 |
| Fund for Partnership for Success | Pasadena, CA | Furtherance of exempt activities | $10,000 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | Furtherance of exempt activities | $10,000 |
| Pasadena Art Alliance | Pasadena, CA | Furtherance of exempt activities | $10,000 |
| Mayfield Senior School | Pasadena, CA | Furtherance of exempt activities | $5,000 |
| St Andrew Catholic Church | Pasadena, CA | Furtherance of exempt activities | $5,000 |
| Saint Mary's College of California | Moraga, CA | Furtherance of exempt activities | $3,000 |
| Operation Surf | San Luis Obispo, CA | Furtherance of exempt activities | $2,500 |
| Semester at Sea-Ise | Fort Collins, CO | Furtherance of exempt activities | $2,500 |
| Squad Club Seven Forty Five | San Luis obispo, CA | Furtherance of exempt activities | $2,500 |
| Villa Esperanza Services | Pasadena, CA | Furtherance of exempt activities | $2,000 |
| Jefferson Market Garden | New York, NY | Furtherance of exempt activities | $1,000 |
| Loyola High School | Los Angeles, CA | Furtherance of exempt activities | $1,000 |
| Mayfield Junior School | Pasadena, CA | Furtherance of exempt activities | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation of Balboa Peninsula | Newport Beach, CA | Furtherance of exempt activities | $750 |
| USC Trojan Athletic FundColiseum Restoration Fund | Los Angeles, CA | Furtherance of exempt activities | -$3,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $677,750 | 24 |
| 2023 | $546,600 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513189349104496
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4107214
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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