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Private foundation · EIN 04-3014763

The Shane Foundation

Boston, MA

The Shane Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, MA. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $204K in grants and contributions paid across 41 grants, with $1.94M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Mowgli Holt Elwell Memorial Fdn's Hope to Be, Princeton University - Project 79 and Schwab Charitable.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Mowgli Holt Elwell Memorial Fdn's Hope to BeHebron, NHGeneral$100,000
Princeton University - Project 79Princeton, NJGeneral$25,000
Schwab CharitableOrlando, FLGeneral$10,000
Belmont Hill SchoolBelmont, MAGeneral$5,000
Boston Health Care for the HomelessBoston, MAGeneral$5,000
American Repertory TheatreCambridge, MAGeneral$3,500
Miss Hall's SchoolPittsfield, MAGeneral$3,500
Friends of the Public GardenBoston, MAGeneral$3,000
Mass General HospitalBoston, MAGeneral$3,000
Princeton UniversityPrinceton, NJGeneral$3,000
Lahey HospitalBurlington, MAGeneral$2,500
Harvard Kennedy SchoolCambridge, MAGeneral$2,500
Wellesley CollegeWellesley, MAGeneral$2,500
Boston BalletBoston, MAGeneral$2,000
Brigham and Women's HospitalBoston, MAGeneral$2,000
Cure Alzheimers FundWellesley Hills, MAGeneral$2,000
Eima of the Peabody Essex MuseumSalem, MAGeneral$2,000
Mill Reef FundDetroit, MIGeneral$2,000
Museum of Fine ArtsBoston, MAGeneral$2,000
Museum of ScienceBoston, MAGeneral$2,000
WburBoston, MAGeneral$2,000
WgbhBoston, MAGeneral$2,000
Steppingstone FoundationBoston, MAGeneral$1,500
Boston Symphony OrchestraBoston, MAGeneral$1,000
Catholic ExtensionChicago, ILGeneral$1,000

The 25 largest of 41 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does The Shane Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, The Shane Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does The Shane Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $203,500 in grants and contributions paid (41 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has The Shane Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Mowgli Holt Elwell Memorial Fdn's Hope to Be (NH), $100K, Princeton University - Project 79 (NJ), $25K, Schwab Charitable (FL), $10K, Belmont Hill School (MA), $5K and Boston Health Care for the Homeless (MA), $5K.