OShea Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
OShea Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 30 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$15.3 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $848,982 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $848,982 | 19 | $13.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 30 | $15.3 million |
How to apply
OShea 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 OShea Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 22 | $939,000 |
| New York | 2 | $105,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Strake Jesuit College Preparatory S | To fund the charitable purposes of the organization. | $150,000 |
| Casa Juan Diego | To fund the charitable purposes of the organization. | $120,000 |
| Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo | To fund the charitable purposes of the organization. | $100,000 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundati | To fund the charitable purposes of the organization. | $100,000 |
| Search Homeless | To fund the charitable purposes of the organization. | $100,000 |
| Collaborative for Children | To fund the charitable purposes of the organization. | $89,000 |
| One Goal | To fund the charitable purposes of the organization. | $75,000 |
| Lord of the Streets | To fund the charitable purposes of the organization. | $62,500 |
| ProUnitas | To fund the charitable purposes of the organization. | $50,000 |
| Small Steps | To fund the charitable purposes of the organization. | $50,000 |
| St Theresa Church | To fund the charitable purposes of the organization. | $39,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdioce | To fund the charitable purposes of the organization. | $25,000 |
| Spring Spirit | To fund the charitable purposes of the organization. | $20,000 |
| American Council on Education | Operating Expenses | $10,000 |
| Girls Inc | To fund the charitable purposes of the organization. | $10,000 |
| Families Empowered | To fund the charitable purposes of the organization. | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army of Houston | To fund the charitable purposes of the organization. | $10,000 |
| The Work Faith Connection | To fund the charitable purposes of the organization. | $10,000 |
| Boys Girls Club | To fund the charitable purposes of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Cy-Hope | To fund the charitable purposes of the organization. | $5,000 |
| PBJ Outreach Inc | To fund the charitable purposes of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Courageous Kids | To fund the charitable purposes of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Hope Clinic | To fund the charitable purposes of the organization. | $5,000 |
| College Horizons | To fund the charitable purposes of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Sponsors for Educational Opportunit | To fund the charitable purposes of the organization. | $5,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | To fund the charitable purposes of the organization. | $5,000 |
| St Anne Catholic Church | To fund the charitable purposes of the organization. | $3,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School | Operating Expenses | $2,500 |
| St Cecilia Catholic Church | To fund the charitable purposes of the organization. | $2,000 |
| St Joseph Catholic Church | To fund the charitable purposes of the organization. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John E O'Shea Jr
- Christopher J O'Shea
- Julie E O'Shea
- James B O'Shea
Questions people ask
Does OShea Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does OShea Family Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs OShea Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John E O'Shea Jr (President), Christopher J O'Shea (Treasurer), Julie E O'Shea (Vice President) and James B O'Shea (Secretary).
What does OShea Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and health.