Shupe Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMesa, Arizona · EIN 26-3615062 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$288K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$6.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,487 and $25,000.
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
66% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Mountain Community Church | Mesa, AZ | To further the mission of the donee | $150,000 |
| World Bicycle Relief | Chicago, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $35,000 |
| Paw Paw Lake Foundation | Watervliet, MI | To further the mission of the donee | $25,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | To further the mission of the donee | $25,000 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Scottsdale, AZ | To further the mission of the donee | $15,000 |
| People for Bikes | Boulder, CO | To further the mission of the donee | $10,000 |
| Indy West Wrestling | Avon, IN | To further the mission of the donee | $5,000 |
| Paw Paw Lake Sailing Fdn | Coloma, MI | To further the mission of the donee | $5,000 |
| The Grove Church Planting Network | Litchfield Park, AZ | To further the mission of the donee | $5,000 |
| Tour of Lake Ellyn Foundation | Glen Ellyn, IL | To further the mission of the donee | $5,000 |
| Be Good Foundation | Ketchum, ID | To further the mission of the donee | $2,500 |
| Liberty Wildlife | Phoenix, AZ | To further the mission of the donee | $2,487 |
| Hope & a Future | Phoenix, AZ | To further the mission of the donee | $1,234 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | To further the mission of the donee | $1,000 |
| League of Mi Bicyclists | Lansing, MI | To further the mission of the donee | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $288,221 | 15 |
| 2024 | $711,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $341,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641359349104259
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-3615062
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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