Shaffer Family Foundation

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LA Jolla, California · EIN 45-6314648 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2024)$3.8M

Organizations funded1

Typical grant$3,772,624

Total assets$34.6M

Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,772,624 and $3,772,624.

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From the return

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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.

Where it gives

100% of grants went outside California.

Massachusetts1

Grants paid in tax year 2024

Recipient	Location	Purpose	Amount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund	Boston, MA	Grantmaking	$3,772,624

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Giving by year

Tax year	Grants paid	Grant lines
2024	$3,772,624	1
2023	$2,280,000	4

Sources

IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349104542
IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-6314648
Profile updated Nov 11, 2026

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