The Shanahan Family Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyPasadena, California · EIN 20-7267377 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $365,341.
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
65% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey Mudd College | Claremont, CA | General Purpose | $2,136,524 |
| Allen Institute | Seattle, WA | General Purpose | $2,110,308 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $1,663,332 |
| Tufts University | Medford, MA | General Purpose | $910,116 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $700,000 |
| St Margaret's Episcopal School | San Juan Capistrano, CA | General Purpose | $450,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | General Purpose | $420,000 |
| University of California Berkeley F | Berkeley, CA | General Purpose | $389,049 |
| The Episcopal Academy | Newtown Square, PA | General Purpose | $365,341 |
| Children's Hospital of Orange Count | Orange, CA | General Purpose | $300,000 |
| Ocean Institute | Dana Point, CA | General Purpose | $300,000 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | General Purpose | $300,000 |
| Last Mile Education Fund | Lafayette, CO | General Purpose | $250,000 |
| Ohio State University Foundation | Columbus, OH | General Purpose | $250,000 |
| Fannie and John Hertz Foundation | Livermore, CA | General Purpose | $150,000 |
| United Friends of the Children | Los Angeles, CA | General Purpose | $118,000 |
| Cora Services Inc | Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Desert Aids Project | Palm Springs, CA | General Purpose | $100,000 |
| Keewaydin Foundation | Salisbury, VT | General Purpose | $75,000 |
| Community Backstop | Media, PA | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Computing Research Association | Washington, DC | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| The Franklin Institute | Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Providence Animal Center | Media, PA | General purpose | $25,000 |
| University of Texas Foundation | Austin, TX | General Purpose | $19,000 |
| Mountain Community Hospital Foundat | Lake Arrowhead, CA | General Purpose | $18,625 |
| Friends of Golf | Tarzana, CA | General Purpose | $15,000 |
| Westside German Shepherd Rescue | Los Angeles, CA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Dickinson College | Carlisle, PA | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Colbys Crew Rescue | Keswick, VA | General Purpose | $8,000 |
| Race for Life Inc | Annapolis, MD | General Purpose | $7,000 |
| American Prairie Foundation | Bozeman, MT | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| National Sporting Library Inc | Middleburg, VA | General Purpose | $5,000 |
| Brandywine Valley SPCA | West Chester, PA | General Purpose | $4,000 |
| Harvard College | Cambridge, MA | General Purpose | $1,000 |
The return also lists 12 grants to individuals ($7,340,238). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Institute | Seattle, WA | General Purpose | $4,759,005 |
| Tufts University | Medford, MA | General Purpose | $1,933,784 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | General Purpose | $700,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Orange Count | Orange, CA | General Purpose | $600,000 |
| St Margaret's Episcopal School | San Juan Capistrano, CA | General Purpose | $450,000 |
| Northeastern University | Boston, MA | General Purpose | $250,000 |
| Desert Aids Project | Palm Springs, CA | General Purpose | $200,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,755,533 | 57 |
| 2023 | $17,626,736 | 43 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542869349100339
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-7267377
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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