Tom and Kathy Shannon Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyLutz, Florida · EIN 20-8070461 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$673K
Organizations funded55
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
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
25% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horatio Alger Accociation of Distinguished Amer | Alexandria, VA | Provide scholarships to underprivilged/challenged young adults | $125,000 |
| Horatio Alger Endowment Fund - Tony Novelly Scholarship | Alexandria, VA | Provide scholarships to underprivilged/challenged young adults | $100,000 |
| St Joseph's Childrens Hospital Foundation - Ecmo | Tampa, FL | First of six intallments toward ecmo machines in picu | $83,333 |
| St Timothy Catholic Church | Lutz, FL | Local community parish contribution | $50,000 |
| Sisters of St Thomas Aquinas | Brooksville, FL | Helps to promote the sisters apostolate of educating youth | $29,000 |
| Cal Poly Athletics | San Luis Obispo, CA | John madden football training center - 1st of 4 installments | $25,000 |
| Adventhealth Foundation West Florida - Starlight Gala | Tampa, FL | Support for advancements in medical care | $20,000 |
| Focus | Denver, CO | Focus is the leading global catholic outreach organization founded to spread the good news of christ. | $20,000 |
| University of Floridacapital Improvement Baseball Field | Gainesville, FL | Fifth of five (5) installments to u of f baseball field | $20,000 |
| A Safe Haven for Newborns | Miami, FL | Provides a safe haven for newborns ~ goal to eliminate infant abandonment in florida | $19,500 |
| Society for Bridging Medical Silos Inc | Tampa, FL | Study state of the art cardiac imaging core review/prevention and reversal of heart disease | $15,000 |
| First Tee of Tampa Bay Avila | Tampa, FL | Offers free golf lessons and lessons on building character and self esteem to youth | $12,500 |
| Bluff City United Methodist Church | Bluff City, TN | We are tennessee's oldest continuing methodist congregation, serving the community since 1774. | $10,000 |
| Moffit Cancer Center Foundation - Magnolia Ball | Tampa, FL | Accelerates pioneering advances in cancer research and innoivative treatment options for patients - prevention and cure for cancer. | $10,000 |
| Operation Healing Forces | Clearwater, FL | Provides week long retreats for veterans and spouses with ptsd | $10,000 |
| Project Focus Foundation | Temple Terrace, FL | Services to positively impact the lives students in the tampa bay region with developmental disabilities. | $10,000 |
| The Wuerffel Foundation | Atlanta, GA | To honor and develop community service leaders. | $10,000 |
| Quantum Leap Farms - Colors of Courage Luncheon | Odessa, FL | Works with veterans suffering ptsd and autistic children through therapy with horses | $7,750 |
| General Frank's Leadership Institute & Museum | Hobart, OK | Provides historical and educational leadership programming for youth | $7,500 |
| Cup Inc - Coffee Uniting People | Tampa, FL | Hires people with and without disabilities to work together in an inclusive workplace. | $6,000 |
| 2025 Annual Pastoral Appeal - Diocese of St Pete | St Petersburg, FL | Provides various services to the diocese of st. petersburg | $5,000 |
| Children's Network of Hillsborough LLC | Tampa, FL | A beacon of hope for children and families in our community and beyond. | $5,000 |
| Crisis Center of Tampa Bay | Tampa, FL | We are here for all the people who are struggling with a variety of crisis situations | $5,000 |
| Desire Street Ministries | Atlanta, GA | Revitalize impoverished neighborhoods into desirable places to live | $5,000 |
| Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance (Fara) | Tampa, FL | Provides funds to find a cure for friedreich's ataxia, a neuro-muscular disease | $5,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Franklin, TN | We serve our nation by honoring our defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need | $5,000 |
| Lj Piniella Foundation | Tampa, FL | Provides funds for downs syndrom research and care | $5,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Department of Development | Rochester, MN | Hospital programs donation | $5,000 |
| Oasis Opportunities | Tampa, FL | Ensuring all students have equal access to clothing, hygiene items and other essentials for school. | $5,000 |
| The National Wwii Museum | New Orleans, LA | Tells the story of the american experience in the war that changed the world | $5,000 |
| Alsacst Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Tampa, FL | Leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. | $2,500 |
| Bullard Family Foundation | Lutz, FL | Provides families & children W/ programs & resources to improve outcomes in our community | $2,500 |
| St Peter Claver Catholic School | Tampa, FL | Supports an inner city school with limited operating funds | $2,500 |
| Tampa Bay Area Chiefs of Police Foundation | Temple Terrace, FL | Supports leadership & financial educational assistance for criminal justice fields | $2,500 |
| Jesuit Highschool - President's Circle | Tampa, FL | Donation to the school | $2,000 |
| Lift Learning Independance for Tomorrow | Clearwater, FL | To inspire and empower people with neurodiversity to learn, thrive and succeed. | $2,000 |
| St Scholastica Priory Inc | Petersham, MA | Provides funds for housing and upkeep for the nuns at the priory | $2,000 |
| Tampa Lighthouse for the Blind | Tampa, FL | Provides on-site comprehensive rehabilitation programs for persons who are blind or visually impaired | $2,000 |
| The Spring of Tampa Bay | Tampa, FL | Provides housing and medical treatment for women and children of domestic abuse | $2,000 |
| Florida Council of Edonomic Education | Tampa, FL | To prepare floridians for personal and financial success through educational programs in economics | $1,200 |
| Academy Prep Center of Tampa (Avila) | Tampa, FL | Scholarships for students to become community leaders | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Tampa, FL | Improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support | $1,000 |
| Appreciate Your Service | Lutz, FL | Honoring/Supporting the brave men and women who dedicate their lives to protecting our communities & nation | $1,000 |
| Gold Shield Foundation Inc | Tampa, FL | Continuining ed for families of firefighters &law enforcement officers killed in line of duty | $1,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Tampa Bay | Tampa, FL | Programs for youth in the bay area | $1,000 |
| Operation Wounded Warriors Inc | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | To make every wounded warriors day and every veteran's day better than the day before | $1,000 |
| Schools for Haiti - Dream Builders | Tampa, FL | Operates 10 schools in haiti to to impact the lives of approximately 2,000 haitian children | $1,000 |
| Special Olympics | Clermont, FL | Florida's largest sports organization for people with intellectual disabilities | $1,000 |
| The Sports Club of Tampa Bayleonard Levy Golf | Fort Lauderdale, FL | We honor the many men and women who have excelled at their craft, whether they are an athlete, a coach, or community leaders that have made… | $1,000 |
| Finn's Fighters (Avila) | Tampa, FL | Increasing awareness of pediatric cancer and supporting families facing medial crisis in the tampa bay area | $750 |
| Covenant House | Topeka, KS | Covenant house builds a bridge to hope for young people facing homelessness and survivors of trafficking through unconditional love,… | $500 |
| Joshua House | Lutz, FL | A beacon of hope for abused, abandoned, and neglected children in our community. | $500 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Washington, DC | Gives children with critical illnesses renewed strength to fight their illnesses, bringing families closer together and uniting entire… | $500 |
| Ecc of Hillsborough County Early Childhood Council | Tampa, FL | Provides assistance to children with special needs/help parents access resources | $150 |
| Seminole High School Baseball Boosters | Seminole, FL | Supports the seminole high school baseball program providing equipment, uniforms and transportation. | $150 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $673,333 | 55 |
| 2024 | $340,950 | 48 |
| 2023 | $393,550 | 37 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349102559
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-8070461
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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