Shrewsbury Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Shrewsbury Foundation is a private foundation in Rumson, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $166,648 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $6,500 and the largest $25,000. 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$166,648
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$6,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $98,783 the year before.
35% 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 | $94,500 | 20 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $98,783 | 16 | $2.5 million |
| 2025 | $166,648 | 17 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 4 | $62,165 |
| New Jersey | 10 | $49,900 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $19,583 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Green Chimneys | For operations | $25,000 |
| Just Neighbors | For operations | $25,000 |
| Dream Project | For operations | $22,165 |
| Create Now | For operations | $19,583 |
| Monmouth University | For operations | $12,500 |
| Bascam | For operations | $10,000 |
| Iyrs Schgool of Tech and Trades | For operations | $10,000 |
| Stroke Comeback Center | For operations | $10,000 |
| Interfaith Neighbors | For operations | $6,500 |
| Bruce Springsteen Center | For operations | $6,000 |
| Cancercrusher Foundation | For operations | $5,000 |
| Shirlington Employment | For operations | $5,000 |
| Parker Family Health Center | For operations | $4,000 |
| Rumson Educational Foundation | For operations | $2,100 |
| Monmouth County SPCA | For operations | $1,500 |
| Monmouth Medical Center Foundation | For operations | $1,300 |
| First Baptist Church of Red Bank | For operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Quincy As McKean III
- John B McKean
- Cressida S McKean
Questions people ask
Does Shrewsbury Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shrewsbury Foundation give?
$166,648 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $6,500.
Who runs Shrewsbury Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Quincy As McKean III (Director), John B McKean (Vice President) and Cressida S McKean (Vice President).
What does Shrewsbury Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and health.