The Mcshane Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyReston, Virginia · EIN 88-0943479 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$50K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$2.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
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
100% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beating the Odds Foundation | Hollidaysburg, PA | For the general operating costs and fundraising expenses and for the quarterbacks of life/nasa initiative. | $22,500 |
| Crean Lutheran | Irvine, CA | For needs-based financial aid (must target economically disadvantaged individuals). | $5,000 |
| Third Street Alliance for Women and Children | Easton, PA | To support the housing stability program and the learning center childhood and school-age programs. | $3,000 |
| Windwood Farm Home for Children Inc | Awendaw, SC | To support the group home program to prevent out-of-home placement for children. | $2,500 |
| Dr Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic | Pontic, MI | For holiday gift support and food distribution to single mother households. | $2,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County | Irvine, CA | To provide fresh and organic meals to children at schools and to places of worship. | $2,000 |
| Semper Fi & America's Fund | Oceanside, CA | For service member and family support, transition, and integrative wellness. | $2,000 |
| The 1162 Foundation | Westport, CT | To support the widows and children of former military personnel. | $2,000 |
| Wise Readers to Leaders | Los Angeles, CA | To support the college access program. | $2,000 |
| St John's Episcopal Church | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | For a church grant to support community outreach programs. | $1,500 |
| St John's Episcopal School | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | For a school grant to provide financial aid to students of church families to attend st. john chrysostom episcopal school. | $1,500 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast | Irvine, CA | To support the yes workforce development program in the central orange coast chapter. | $1,000 |
| Child Mind Institute Inc | New York, NY | To provide financial aid to families of children struggling with mental health conditions and concerns. if possible, for single mother… | $1,000 |
| Live Like Sam | Park City, UT | To support the thrive program weekly sessions. | $1,000 |
| Share Ourselves | Newport Beach, CA | For holiday gift support and food distribution to single mother households. | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $72,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $36,000 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601359349103350
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-0943479
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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