The McShane Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The McShane Foundation is a private foundation in Reston, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $22,500. 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$50,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$22,500
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was down from $72,000 the year before.
14% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $36,000 | 7 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $72,000 | 13 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $50,000 | 15 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
The McShane 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The McShane Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $25,500 |
| California | 8 | $16,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beating the Odds Foundation | For the general operating costs and fundraising expenses and for the quarterbacks of life/nasa initiative. | $22,500 |
| Individual | For needs-based financial aid (must target economically disadvantaged individuals). | $5,000 |
| Third Street Alliance for Women and Children | To support the housing stability program and the learning center childhood and school-age programs. | $3,000 |
| Windwood Farm Home for Children Inc | To support the group home program to prevent out-of-home placement for children. | $2,500 |
| Dr Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic | For holiday gift support and food distribution to single mother households. | $2,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County | To provide fresh and organic meals to children at schools and to places of worship. | $2,000 |
| Semper Fi & America's Fund | For service member and family support, transition, and integrative wellness. | $2,000 |
| The 1162 Foundation | To support the widows and children of former military personnel. | $2,000 |
| Wise Readers to Leaders | To support the college access program. | $2,000 |
| St John's Episcopal Church | For a church grant to support community outreach programs. | $1,500 |
| St John's Episcopal School | For a school grant to provide financial aid to students of church families to attend st. John chrysostom episcopal school. | $1,500 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast | To support the yes workforce development program in the central orange coast chapter. | $1,000 |
| Child Mind Institute Inc | To provide financial aid to families of children struggling with mental health conditions and concerns. If possible, for single mother households. | $1,000 |
| Live Like Sam | To support the thrive program weekly sessions. | $1,000 |
| Share Ourselves | For holiday gift support and food distribution to single mother households. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Abigael P McShane
- Killian J McShane
- Maureen W McShane
- Benjamin Putman
Questions people ask
Does The McShane Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The McShane Foundation give?
$50,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The McShane Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Abigael P McShane (Vice President/Director), Killian J McShane (Secretary/Director), Maureen W McShane (Ceo/Director) and Benjamin Putman (Treasurer/Director).
What does The McShane Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and faith communities.