The Shannon Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Shannon Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Cumming, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $241,000 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$241,000
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$8.5 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was down from $305,000 the year before.
19% 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 | $305,000 | 37 | $7.7 million |
| 2024 | $241,000 | 31 | $8.5 million |
How to apply
The Shannon Foundation Inc 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 The Shannon Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 5 | $87,000 |
| California | 4 | $55,000 |
| Georgia | 11 | $51,500 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $22,000 |
| New York | 2 | $6,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $2,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Washington University | Education | $40,000 |
| Trinity Washington University | Education | $40,000 |
| El Rio Community School | Early childhood education | $26,000 |
| Palama Settlement | Social work in hi | $22,000 |
| El Rio Community School | Early childhood education | $18,000 |
| El Rio Community School | Early childhood education | $10,000 |
| Emory University | Education | $10,000 |
| The Place of Forsyth County Inc | Emergency assistance | $10,000 |
| University of Georgia | Education | $10,000 |
| Onstage Atlanta Inc | Promoting arts in community | $9,000 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank | Fight hunger | $5,000 |
| National Ataxia Foundation | Research for cure for ataxia | $5,000 |
| Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur | Care for elderly religious | $5,000 |
| Theatre Artists Studio | Theatre arts | $5,000 |
| Trinity Washington University | Education | $5,000 |
| Agnes Scott College | Education | $3,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver | Fight hunger | $3,000 |
| Legal Outreach | Law related educational assist | $3,000 |
| Mercy Care Foundation | Healthcare for homeless | $3,000 |
| Dickinson Colege | Education | $1,000 |
| Freewaves | Out the window project | $1,000 |
| Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart | Care for elderly religious | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Fed of America | Women's rights | $1,000 |
| The American Classical League | Education greek and latin languages | $1,000 |
| Unrwa USA | Gasa support | $1,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Education | $1,000 |
| Cumberland Academy of Georgia | Education | $500 |
| Earlham College | Education | $500 |
| Paideia School | Education | $500 |
| Atlanta Humane Society | Prevent animal cruelty | $250 |
| Wild Nest Bird Rehab | Rehab injured and orphaned birds | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary J Shannon
- David D Shannon
- Liam Shannon
- Eamon Shannon
- Brettany Shannon
Questions people ask
Does The Shannon Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Shannon Foundation Inc give?
$241,000 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Shannon Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary J Shannon (Director), David D Shannon (Director), Liam Shannon (Director) and Eamon Shannon (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Shannon Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and food and hunger.