Bally Shannon Foundation Inc
Bally Shannon Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Washington, DC, that made grants to charitable organizations. Its 2022 filing was marked as the organization’s final return, and the filing states that all foundation assets were transferred on November 30, 2023, to the American Endowment Foundation FBO Genevieve L. Murphy Fund. The foundation therefore appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Bally Shannon Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Bally Shannon Foundation Inc gave $3.3M across 21 grants in 2023 (avg $156K), mostly in Ohio. 33% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $3,267,320
- +18.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 21
- +31.3% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $155,587
- -10.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $20,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (7 of 21, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (57% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bally Shannon Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: 4430 Linnean Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20008
Phone: (301) 602-1980
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bally Shannon Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was American Endowment Foundation FBO Genevieve L Murphy Fund ($1.9M). Together the top 10 received $3.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 97 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing reports that 2023 grant dollars were distributed primarily to recipients in Ohio (57%) and Massachusetts (34%), with smaller shares going to recipients in the District of Columbia (3%), Maryland (3%), and Florida (1%). Listed 2023 grants also went to organizations in Virginia, Louisiana, and West Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bally Shannon Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 7 of 21 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $283K; repeat grants $92K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $22K repeat.
- 43% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving grew 327% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $500K (2021) to $3.3M (2023). In 2023 it made 21 grants totaling $3.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation FBO Genevieve L Murphy Fund Hudson, OH | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $1,861,584 |
| Adopt a Student Foundation Worcester, MA | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $1,025,000 |
| Aim High Charitable Trust Weymouth, MA | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington Washington, DC | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| American Heart Association Hearts Delight Auction Arlington, VA | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $35,000 |
| White Truck Charitable Foundation Harwood, MD | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Archdiocese of Washington DC Hyattsville, MD | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Boca Raton, FL | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Sisters of Saint Joseph of Boston Brighton, MA | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Washington School for Girls Washington, DC | An unrestricted grant to further the donee's exempt purpose | $24,915 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $98,239 | $3,332,956 | $3,267,320 | 21 | $3,275,933 | $74,867 | $120,748 |
| 2022 | $3,234,717 | $1,537,551 | $2,805,764 | $2,766,500 | 16 | $2,769,172 | $1,486,148 | $205,669 |
| 2021 | $4,497,301 | $762,941 | $534,541 | $500,185 | 24 | — | $732,935 | $313,325 |
| 2020 | $4,268,901 | $442,314 | $805,359 | $765,420 | 21 | — | $416,146 | $282,236 |
| 2019 | $4,620,431 | $965,271 | $599,849 | $553,000 | 15 | — | $932,781 | $283,137 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bally Shannon Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $121K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for organizations whose own missions include education, community assistance, and social services. Adopt A Student Foundation says it provides financial assistance to Cathedral High School for the school’s general education mission. White Truck Charitable Foundation says it primarily supports local food banks, churches, and families in need. Washington School for Girls says it educates girls in underserved areas and provides extended-day, graduate, and family support programs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2023, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $3,267,320. Grant amounts ranged from $3,500 to $1,861,584, with a median of $20,000. The largest grants included $1,861,584 to American Endowment Foundation FBO Genevieve L. Murphy Fund and $1,025,000 to Adopt A Student Foundation. Other notable grants were $50,000 each to Aim High Charitable Trust and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, and $35,000 to American Heart Association Hearts Delight Auction.
The 2022 filing states that the foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. This describes the policy stated in that filing; the foundation appears to have wound down.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Genevieve Murphy as president and Monique Marcus as secretary.
Bally Shannon Foundation Inc is led by Genevieve Murphy, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Genevieve Murphy
President
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monique Marcus
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bally Shannon Foundation Inc
How much does Bally Shannon Foundation Inc give each year?
Bally Shannon Foundation Inc gave $3.3M across 21 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $2.8M across 16 grants.
What is Bally Shannon Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Bally Shannon Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $20,000, and its average grant was $155,587, across 21 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bally Shannon Foundation Inc that year got $283K on average.
Where does Bally Shannon Foundation Inc give grants?
Bally Shannon Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (34%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants) and Hyattsville, MD (2 grants).
Does Bally Shannon Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Bally Shannon Foundation Inc's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Bally Shannon Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Bally Shannon Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include American Endowment Foundation FBO Genevieve L Murphy Fund ($1,861,584), Adopt a Student Foundation ($1,025,000) and Aim High Charitable Trust ($50,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does Bally Shannon Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants included support for organizations whose own missions include education, community assistance, and social services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bally Shannon Foundation Inc?
Bally Shannon Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
How much is Bally Shannon Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Bally Shannon Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $121K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Bally Shannon Foundation Inc's EIN?
Bally Shannon Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0911695. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Does Bally Shannon Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 10, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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