Shear Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 47-1833006 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$9M
Organizations funded78
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$225.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $200,000.
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
60% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Funds- Charles Schwab | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $951,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel Inc | Teaneck, NJ | Food insecurity | $600,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Various programs | $600,000 |
| Amerian Israel Education Fund | Washington, DC | Aief | $450,000 |
| University of Nevada Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | The practice - mental health training clinic | $400,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Northbrook, IL | Lotem, various programs | $380,000 |
| University of Colorado | Denver, CO | Medical research | $350,000 |
| Duquesne University | Pittsburgh, PA | Center for integrative health | $300,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Foodbank | Duquesne, PA | Food insecurity | $300,000 |
| Jewish Family & Community Services of Pittsburgh | Pittsburgh, PA | Family support | $300,000 |
| Alpert Jewish Family Services | West Palm Beach, FL | Food insecurity | $250,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation | Pittsburgh, PA | The pittsburgh study (tps) launch | $250,000 |
| Foundation for the Defense of Democracies | Washington, DC | General campaign | $250,000 |
| Palm Beach County Foodbank | Lake Worth Beach, FL | Food insecurity | $250,000 |
| Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces | Chicago, IL | General campaign | $231,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness (Nami) | Las Vegas, NV | Mental illness support | $225,000 |
| Eradicate Hate Global Summit | Pittsburgh, PA | Support for summit | $200,000 |
| Friends of Ir David | New York, NY | Operating grant | $200,000 |
| Magee Women's Research | Pittsburgh, PA | Medical research | $200,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Capps research | $200,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Mobile intensive care unit | $150,000 |
| Central Fund of Israel | Cedarhurst, NY | Cyberwell operating support | $150,000 |
| American Friends of Israel Sport Center for the Disabled | Northfield, IL | Rehabilitation- physical and emotional through sports | $125,000 |
| Huntsman Cancer Foundation | Salt Lake City, UT | Medical research | $100,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness (Nami) | Arlington, VA | Enhance telehealth/conference software and equip- hotline | $100,000 |
| Palm Beach Police and Fire Foundation | Palm Beach, FL | Program support | $100,000 |
| Soldiers Save Lives | Brooklyn, NY | Jewish causes | $100,000 |
| Three Square Food Bank | Las Vegas, NV | Food insecurity | $100,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Boca Raton, FL | Special in uniform, firefighters | $92,000 |
| Connecting Champions | Pittsburgh, PA | Cancer journey support | $76,000 |
| Jcfs Chicago | Chicago, IL | Duman opportunity center | $75,000 |
| Secure Community Network | Chicago, IL | Jewish community security | $75,000 |
| West Palm Beach Center for Arts & Technology | West Palm Beach, FL | Executive director salary | $75,000 |
| Israel Guide Dog Assoc | Warrington, PA | Guide dogs for blind | $54,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Precision medicine oncology | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Daniel Centers for Progressive Judiasm | Chevy Chase, MD | Israeli causes | $50,000 |
| Friendship Circle of Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | Mental health support | $50,000 |
| Grant a Gift Autism | Las Vegas, NV | Family support | $50,000 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation | Chagrin Falls, OH | Mission & long range stability | $50,000 |
| Live Like Sam Institute | Park City, UT | Youth support | $50,000 |
| Summit Land Conservancy | Park City, UT | Land preservation | $50,000 |
| The Ark | Chicago, IL | Food insecurity | $50,000 |
| Vibe Israel | New York, NY | Jewish causes | $50,000 |
| Light of Life Mission | Pittsburgh, PA | Ministries | $30,000 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League | West Palm Beach, FL | Animal rescue support | $30,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | Mentoring program | $25,000 |
| Clubhouse Summit County | Park City, UT | Mental illness support | $25,000 |
| The Cranberry Cup | Cranberry Twp, PA | Assistance families in need | $25,000 |
| Nevada Medical Center | Las Vegas, NV | Hope means nevada | $15,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Pittsburgh, PA | Seneca district friends of scouting | $10,000 |
| Butler County Humane Society | Renfrew, PA | Animal rescue support | $10,000 |
| Dickinson College | Carlise, PA | Support for student athletes | $10,000 |
| Feeding the Carolinas | Clemmons, NC | Food insecurity | $10,000 |
| Neighbors for Neighbors | Cranberry Twp, PA | Holiday season support for needy children | $10,000 |
| Remember Me Rose Garden | Stoystown, PA | 911 memorial | $10,000 |
| St Andrews School | Boca Raton, FL | Educational support | $10,000 |
| Vegas Golden Knights Alumni Association | Las Vegas, NV | Former player support | $10,000 |
| Magic in the Trees | New York, NY | Camp robinhood | $8,000 |
| Allegheny Valley Habitat for Humanity | New Kensington, PA | Low income housing aid | $5,000 |
| Amateur Hockey Assoc Illinois Inc | Elk Grove, IL | Equipment | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 78 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,042,000 | 78 |
| 2023 | $9,086,800 | 74 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 23, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502969349100520
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-1833006
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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