Shamrock Foundation
Accepts applications
Shamrock Foundation is a private foundation in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $361,200 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$361,200
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$8.6 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was up from $295,500 the year before.
60% 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 | $295,500 | 8 | $8.1 million |
| 2024 | $361,200 | 5 | $8.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | David A Wismer Jr 15555 Highway 83, Colorado Springs, CO 80921 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (719) 495-8665 |
| What to submit | Letter request |
| Restrictions | Exempt religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational |
What Shamrock Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 2 | $201,200 |
| Georgia | 1 | $150,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $7,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christian Foundation | General administrative | $150,000 |
| National Mill Dog Rescue | General administrative | $101,200 |
| Life Network | General administrative | $100,000 |
| Philip Webb Sacred Arts | General Administrative | $7,500 |
| Heritage Foundation | General administrative | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- David A Wismer
- Mary Anne Wismer
- Jennifer A Leach
Questions people ask
Does Shamrock Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Shamrock Foundation give?
$361,200 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Shamrock Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David A Wismer (President/Treasurer), Mary Anne Wismer (Secretary) and Jennifer A Leach (Director).
What does Shamrock Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.