Shamrock Foods Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Shamrock Foods Foundation is a private foundation in Phoenix, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $490,497 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$490,497
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$5,282
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was down from $596,950 the year before.
42% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $596,950 | 23 | $4,227 |
| 2024 | $490,497 | 26 | $5,282 |
How to apply
Shamrock Foods Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Shamrock Foods Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 17 | $297,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $50,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $50,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 2 | $18,497 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for the Rights of Abused Children | Program support | $100,000 |
| Folds of Honor | Program support | $50,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Program support | $50,000 |
| Lost Boys Center for Leadership Development | Program support | $50,000 |
| Common Sense Institute | Program support | $25,000 |
| K2 Adventures Foundation | Program support | $25,000 |
| Valley of the Sun Young Men's Christian Association DBA Valley of the Sun Y | Program support | $25,000 |
| David Lynch Foundation for Consciousness-Based Education and World Peace | Program support | $15,000 |
| Maharishi International University | Program support | $15,000 |
| Network of Enlightened Women | Program support | $15,000 |
| Phoenix Art Museum | Program support | $12,500 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ Inc Athletes in Action | Program support | $10,000 |
| Feeding Matters Inc | Program support | $10,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of America | Program support | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central and Northern Arizona Inc | Program support | $10,000 |
| Special Olympics Arizona | Program support | $10,000 |
| The Claremont Institute for Study of Statesmanship & Political Philosophy | Program support | $10,000 |
| University of Arizona Foundation | Program support | $10,000 |
| Excel Community Foundation | Program support | $7,500 |
| Grand Canyon Council Inc Boys Scouts of America | Program support | $5,000 |
| Pinal 40 Inc | Program support | $5,000 |
| Southwest Human Development Inc | Program support | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army Phoenix | Program support | $5,000 |
| Unified Arizona Veterans Inc | Program support | $5,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Program support | $3,497 |
| East Valley Institute of Technology Education Foundation | Program support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Celia McClelland
- F Phillips Giltner
- W Kent McClelland
- Robert Beake
- Larry Yancy
Questions people ask
Does Shamrock Foods Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shamrock Foods Foundation give?
$490,497 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Shamrock Foods Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Celia McClelland (Trustee), F Phillips Giltner (Trustee/Chairman), W Kent McClelland (Trustee) and Robert Beake (Trustee / Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Shamrock Foods Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and education.