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O'Shaughnessy Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only West Chester, Pennsylvania · EIN 256781267

O'Shaughnessy Family Foundation is a private foundation in West Chester, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $122,500 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $21,500 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $84,225 the year before.

67% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$84,2251$106,450
2024$122,5003$930,445

How to apply

O'Shaughnessy 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What O'Shaughnessy Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania2$101,000
Colorado1$21,500

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Villanova University
Villanova, PA
Charitable$100,000
Vail Christian Academy
Edwards, CO
Charitable$21,500
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
Charitable$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does O'Shaughnessy Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does O'Shaughnessy Family Foundation give?

$122,500 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $21,500.

Who runs O'Shaughnessy Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Daniel J O'Shaughnessy (Trustee).

What does O'Shaughnessy Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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