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Shadestone Foundation

Preselected recipients only San Francisco, California · EIN 921256297

Shadestone Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $75,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $37,500 and the largest $45,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $25,000 the year before.

100% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$25,0001$2.2 million
2024$75,0002$2.2 million

How to apply

Shadestone 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Shadestone Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$75,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
River Partners
Chico, CA
Program support for purchase and restoration of 51 acres of lower gill creek floodplain at its confluence with the russian river.$45,000
Yes in My Back Yard
San Francisco, CA
Program support$30,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Shadestone Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Shadestone Foundation give?

$75,000 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $37,500.

Who runs Shadestone Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Tevon Strand-Brown (Director) and Tara Brown (Treasurer).

What does Shadestone Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.

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