The Shaver Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyFort Worth, Texas · EIN 38-7151030 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$78K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.1M
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
68% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Fish Foundation | Boulder, CO | General fund | $30,000 |
| Texas A&m Foundation | College Station, TX | General fund | $15,000 |
| Christ the King Catholic Church | Dallas, TX | General fund | $8,000 |
| All Saints Episcopal Scho | Fort Worth, TX | General fund | $2,500 |
| Assocation of Former Students (A&m) | College Station, TX | General fund | $2,500 |
| Eagles Autism Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | General fund | $2,500 |
| Villanova University | Villanova, PA | General fund | $2,500 |
| Frassati Catholic High School | Spring, TX | General fund | $2,047 |
| Nantucket Historical Assoc | Nantucket, MA | General fund | $1,750 |
| Canines for Disabled Kids | Worcester, MA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Mercy Home for Boys & Girls | Chicago, IL | General fund | $1,000 |
| New England Life Flight | Bedform, MA | General fund | $1,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Plano, TX | General fund | $1,000 |
| Saint Jude | Memphis, TN | General fund | $1,000 |
| Saint Labre Indian School | Ashland, MT | General fund | $1,000 |
| Shoes That Fit | Claremont, CA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Sight Savers | Boston, MA | General fund | $1,000 |
| Star of Hope Mission | Houston, TX | General fund | $1,000 |
| Maria Mitchell Association | Nantucket, MA | General fund | $500 |
| The Augustinian Fund | Villanova, PA | General fund | $500 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars | Kansas City, MO | General fund | $500 |
| VFW National Home | Eaton Rapids, MI | General fund | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $77,797 | 22 |
| 2024 | $77,520 | 35 |
| 2023 | $56,000 | 28 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601409349100435
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-7151030
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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