Shenandoah Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Shenandoah Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.3 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$2.3 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$25.9 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.0 million the year before.
13% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.0 million | 27 | $21.2 million |
| 2024 | $2.3 million | 24 | $25.9 million |
How to apply
Shenandoah 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 Shenandoah Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $2.0 million |
| Colorado | 7 | $335,000 |
| Utah | 3 | $80,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $40,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $30,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kiryle Foundation | Philanthropy | $500,000 |
| Meglbagl Foundation | Philanthropy | $500,000 |
| Rough-J-Ranch Foundation | Philanthropy | $500,000 |
| Craig Hospital Foundation | Health care | $250,000 |
| UCSF Foundation | Health care | $250,000 |
| Montage Health Foundation | Health care | $125,000 |
| Rowland Hall | Education | $50,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Health care | $30,000 |
| Aspen Valley Hospital Foundation | Health care | $25,000 |
| Lucile Packard Children's Foundation for Children's Health | Health care | $25,000 |
| Roberts Enterprise Development Fund | Public | $25,000 |
| Bridging Bionics Foundation | Healthcare | $20,000 |
| Cox Science Center and Aquarium | Environment | $20,000 |
| Intermountain Healthcare Foundation | Healthcare | $20,000 |
| Jupiter Medical Center Foundation | Healthcare | $20,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium | Animal welfare | $20,000 |
| Aspen Education Foundation | Education | $15,000 |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation | Health care | $10,000 |
| Rowland Hall | Education | $10,000 |
| Seo Scholars San Francisco | Education | $10,000 |
| Valley View Foundation | Healthcare | $10,000 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | Animal welfare | $5,000 |
| Aspen Center for Environmental Studies | Environment | $5,000 |
| Del Monte Forest Conservancy | Environment | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Shana B Johnstone
- R C Johnstone Jr
- Jonathan H Ham
Questions people ask
Does Shenandoah Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shenandoah Foundation give?
$2.3 million in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Shenandoah Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Shana B Johnstone (President & Director), R C Johnstone Jr (Vice President & Director) and Jonathan H Ham (Secretary & Treasurer).
What does Shenandoah Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and animals.