Shear Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Shear Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.0 million in 78 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $951,000. 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$9.0 million
- Number of grants78
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$951,000
- Assets$226 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $9.1 million the year before.
33% 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 | $9.1 million | 74 | $213 million |
| 2024 | $9.0 million | 78 | $226 million |
How to apply
Shear Family 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 Shear Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 17 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 31 | $3.4 million |
| Illinois | 9 | $996,000 |
| Florida | 9 | $962,000 |
| Nevada | 7 | $850,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $700,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $600,000 |
| New York | 5 | $508,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $350,000 |
| Utah | 5 | $250,000 |
| California | 1 | $200,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Funds- Charles Schwab | General support | $951,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel Inc | Food insecurity | $600,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | Various programs | $600,000 |
| Amerian Israel Education Fund | Aief | $450,000 |
| University of Nevada Las Vegas | The practice - mental health training clinic | $400,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Lotem, various programs | $380,000 |
| University of Colorado | Medical research | $350,000 |
| Duquesne University | Center for integrative health | $300,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Foodbank | Food insecurity | $300,000 |
| Jewish Family & Community Services of Pittsburgh | Family support | $300,000 |
| Alpert Jewish Family Services | Food insecurity | $250,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation | The pittsburgh study (tps) launch | $250,000 |
| Foundation for the Defense of Democracies | General campaign | $250,000 |
| Palm Beach County Foodbank | Food insecurity | $250,000 |
| Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces | General campaign | $231,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) | Mental illness support | $225,000 |
| Eradicate Hate Global Summit | Support for summit | $200,000 |
| Friends of Ir David | Operating grant | $200,000 |
| Magee Women's Research | Medical research | $200,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Capps research | $200,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | Mobile intensive care unit | $150,000 |
| Central Fund of Israel | Cyberwell operating support | $150,000 |
| American Friends of Israel Sport Center for the Disabled | Rehabilitation- physical and emotional through sports | $125,000 |
| Huntsman Cancer Foundation | Medical research | $100,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) | Enhance telehealth/conference software and equip- hotline | $100,000 |
| Palm Beach Police and Fire Foundation | Program support | $100,000 |
| Soldiers Save Lives | Jewish causes | $100,000 |
| Three Square Food Bank | Food insecurity | $100,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | Special in uniform, firefighters | $92,000 |
| Connecting Champions | Cancer journey support | $76,000 |
| JCFS Chicago | Duman opportunity center | $75,000 |
| Secure Community Network | Jewish community security | $75,000 |
| West Palm Beach Center for Arts & Technology | Executive director salary | $75,000 |
| Israel Guide Dog Assoc | Guide dogs for blind | $54,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Chicago | Precision medicine oncology | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Daniel Centers for Progressive Judiasm | Israeli causes | $50,000 |
| Friendship Circle of Las Vegas | Mental health support | $50,000 |
| Grant A Gift Autism | Family support | $50,000 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation | Mission & long range stability | $50,000 |
| Live Like Sam Institute | Youth support | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara S Shear
- Gerald A Shear
- John A Shear
- Herbert S Shear
- Richard L Roadarmel
Questions people ask
Does Shear Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shear Family Foundation Inc give?
$9.0 million in tax year 2024, across 78 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Shear Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Barbara S Shear (President), Gerald A Shear (Vice President), John A Shear (Vice President) and Herbert S Shear (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Shear Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and food and hunger.