Shea Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 80-0299056 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$140K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$2,215
Total assets$901K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,800.
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
46% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joffrey Ballet | Chicago, IL | General operation | $60,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Orchestra | Chicago, IL | General operation | $52,550 |
| Adventures for the Mind Foundation | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | General operation | $7,500 |
| Palm Springs Pathfinders Co Thunderbird Country Club | Rancho Mirage, CA | General operation | $5,800 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | General operation | $5,000 |
| Rancho Mirage Library Foundation | Ranch Mirage, CA | General operation | $2,500 |
| Junior League of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General operation | $2,215 |
| Annual Catholic Appeal of the Archdiocese of Chicago | Chicago, IL | General operation | $1,500 |
| Immaculate Conception St Joseph Parish | Chicago, IL | General operation | $1,500 |
| Clark Cares Foundation | St Charles, IL | General operation | $500 |
| Geneva National Scholarship Fund | Lake Geneva, WI | General operation | $250 |
| Loyola University of Chicago | Carol Stream, IL | General operation | $250 |
| International Folk Art Market | Santa Fe, NM | General operation | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $139,815 | 13 |
| 2023 | $90,965 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513169349103171
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 80-0299056
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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