Shook Hardy & Bacon Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Shook Hardy & Bacon Foundation is a private foundation in Kansas City, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $80,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$80,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $62,500 the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 | $7,500 | 1 | $899,823 |
| 2024 | $62,500 | 7 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $80,000 | 8 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Shook Hardy & Bacon 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 Shook Hardy & Bacon Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $20,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $20,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas School of Law | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Miami School of Law | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Missouri Kansas City School of Law | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Missouri School of Law | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of San Francisco School of Law | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Loyola Law School | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Florida Levin College of Law | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Houston Law Center | Scholarship | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Daniel J Schwaller
- Justin J Johl
- Ilana D Cohen
- Darlene M Cho
- Annie Y Chuang
- Anita R Clement
Questions people ask
Does Shook Hardy & Bacon Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shook Hardy & Bacon Foundation give?
$80,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Shook Hardy & Bacon Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Daniel J Schwaller (Secretary/Director), Justin J Johl (President/Director), Ilana D Cohen (Director) and Darlene M Cho (Director (Through 12/25)) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Shook Hardy & Bacon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.