Edmund and Mary Shea Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Edmund and Mary Shea Family Foundation is a private foundation in Walnut, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $677,750 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$677,750
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$16.2 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $546,600 the year before.
39% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $546,600 | 20 | $15.5 million |
| 2024 | $677,750 | 23 | $16.2 million |
How to apply
Edmund and Mary Shea Family 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 Edmund and Mary Shea Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17 | $269,750 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $250,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $120,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston College | Furtherance of exempt activities | $250,000 |
| Augies Quest to Cure ALS Inc | Furtherance of exempt activities | $117,500 |
| Catholic Community Foundation of Los Angeles | Furtherance of exempt activities | $100,000 |
| Las Madrinas of Childrens Hospital | Furtherance of exempt activities | $50,000 |
| Texas Christian University | Furtherance of exempt activities | $30,000 |
| Polytechnic School | Furtherance of exempt activities | $27,000 |
| John Tracy Center | Furtherance of exempt activities | $25,000 |
| Don Bosco Technical Institute | Furtherance of exempt activities | $15,000 |
| Catalina Island Conservancy | Furtherance of exempt activities | $10,000 |
| Fund for Partnership for Success | Furtherance of exempt activities | $10,000 |
| Georgetown University | Furtherance of exempt activities | $10,000 |
| Pasadena Art Alliance | Furtherance of exempt activities | $10,000 |
| Mayfield Senior School | Furtherance of exempt activities | $5,000 |
| St Andrew Catholic Church | Furtherance of exempt activities | $5,000 |
| Saint Mary's College of California | Furtherance of exempt activities | $3,000 |
| Operation Surf | Furtherance of exempt activities | $2,500 |
| Semester at Sea-Ise | Furtherance of exempt activities | $2,500 |
| Squad Club Seven Forty Five | Furtherance of exempt activities | $2,500 |
| Villa Esperanza Services | Furtherance of exempt activities | $2,000 |
| Jefferson Market Garden | Furtherance of exempt activities | $1,000 |
| Loyola High School | Furtherance of exempt activities | $1,000 |
| Mayfield Junior School | Furtherance of exempt activities | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation of Balboa Peninsula | Furtherance of exempt activities | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary S Shea
- Collean Shea Morrissey
- Ronald L Lakey
Questions people ask
Does Edmund and Mary Shea Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Edmund and Mary Shea Family Foundation give?
$677,750 in tax year 2024, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Edmund and Mary Shea Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary S Shea (President), Collean Shea Morrissey (Treasurer) and Ronald L Lakey (Assistant Secretary).
What does Edmund and Mary Shea Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and community development.