Shopneck Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Shopneck Family Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $342,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $104,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$342,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$104,000
- Assets$8.2 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $287,500 the year before.
19% of its 2025 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 | $228,000 | 19 | $6.8 million |
| 2024 | $287,500 | 24 | $7.6 million |
| 2025 | $342,000 | 26 | $8.2 million |
How to apply
Shopneck 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 Shopneck Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 17 | $264,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $35,000 |
| Montana | 2 | $26,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Metro Denver | General funding | $104,000 |
| University of Denver | General funding | $55,000 |
| Independence Institute | General funding | $30,000 |
| Western National Park Association | General support | $25,000 |
| Yellowstone Forever | General support | $25,000 |
| St Anne's Episcopal School | General support | $20,000 |
| Graland Country Day School | General support | $11,000 |
| Virginia Dale Community Church | General support | $11,000 |
| Turning Point USA | General support | $10,000 |
| Denver Tennis Park | General support | $9,000 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Ethel Walker School | General support | $5,000 |
| Ottawa Hills Foundation | General funding | $5,000 |
| University of Colorado Hospital | General support | $5,000 |
| The University of Toledo Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement-Rocky Mountain | General support | $3,000 |
| Ace Scholarships | General support | $3,000 |
| Church of the Ascension | General funding | $2,500 |
| Denver Children's Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Colorado State University | General support | $1,000 |
| Kent Denver School | General support | $1,000 |
| National Western | General support | $1,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Scouting America | General support | $1,000 |
| Ability Montana | General support | $1,000 |
| The Park People | General funding | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert M Shopneck
- Catherine C Shopneck
- William Andrew Shopneck
- Christopher C Shopneck
Questions people ask
Does Shopneck Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shopneck Family Foundation give?
$342,000 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Shopneck Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert M Shopneck (Chairman and Ceo), Catherine C Shopneck (Vice Chair), William Andrew Shopneck (Secretary) and Christopher C Shopneck (Treasurer).
What does Shopneck Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and environment and conservation.