Shanahan Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Shanahan Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chesterfield, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $520,220 in 56 grants; the typical grant was $6,750 and the largest $50,000. 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$520,220
- Number of grants56
- Typical grant$6,750
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$9.5 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2025 was up from $405,500 the year before.
34% 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 | $386,000 | 48 | $8.0 million |
| 2024 | $405,500 | 43 | $8.9 million |
| 2025 | $520,220 | 56 | $9.5 million |
How to apply
Shanahan 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 Shanahan Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 38 | $293,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $50,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $20,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $17,520 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $13,700 |
| Indiana | 2 | $13,500 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Glennon Childrens Foundation | Genearl purposes | $50,000 |
| Community Cancer Fund | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Lightning Foundation | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Naples Children Education | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Promise Christian Academy | General purposes | $20,000 |
| St Genevieve du Bois Church | General purposes | $18,000 |
| Miami University | General purposes | $17,520 |
| St Louis Childrens Hospital | General purposes | $15,000 |
| George Washington School of Law | General purposes | $13,700 |
| St Louis Univeristy School of Medicine | General purposes | $13,500 |
| Purdue University | General purposes | $12,500 |
| Chaminade School | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Franciscan Works | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Immaculota Church | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Missouri Baptist Medical Center | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | General purposes | $10,000 |
| St Joeseph's Academy | General purposes | $10,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research | General purposes | $10,000 |
| St Mary Magealen Church | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Texas Christian Univeristy | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Villa Duchensne School | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Medea Charitable Foundation | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Carmelite Monastery | General purposes | $10,000 |
| St Patricks | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Brotherhood for the Fallen Ft Worth | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Cooks Childrens Hospital | General purposes | $10,000 |
| St Louis Blues Alumni Cancer Event | Cancer benefit | $10,000 |
| Mississippi Valley Golf | General purposes | $7,500 |
| Lafayette Industries | General purposes | $6,000 |
| The Hero Network | General purposes | $6,000 |
| Special Education Foundation | General purposes | $5,500 |
| Humane Society of Missouri | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | General purposes | $5,000 |
| St John Vianey | General purposes | $5,000 |
| St Louis Variety Club | General purposes | $5,000 |
| The Ability Experience Journey of Hope | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Saving Hope Animal Rescue | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Visitation Academyy | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Friends of Kids With Cancer | General purposes | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary Ann Shanahan
- Megan Mattern
- Michael F Shanahan Jr
- Maureen Twardowski
Questions people ask
Does Shanahan Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shanahan Family Foundation give?
$520,220 in tax year 2025, across 56 grants, with a typical grant of $6,750.
Who runs Shanahan Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mary Ann Shanahan (Trustee), Megan Mattern (Trustee), Michael F Shanahan Jr (Trustee) and Maureen Twardowski (Trustee).
What does Shanahan Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.