Hyslop Shannon Foundation
The Hyslop Shannon Foundation is a private foundation based in New Orleans, Louisiana. In filing year 2025, it reported 43 grants totaling $193,625, with recorded purposes including medical, education, cultural, marine research, religious education, and community outreach.
Hyslop Shannon Foundation at a glance
In short: Hyslop Shannon Foundation gave $194K across 43 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state Illinois. 47% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $193,625
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 43
- +22.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,503
- -10.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $3,184,483
- +1.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (20 of 43, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Hyslop Shannon Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1100 Poydras Street 2100, New Orleans, LA 70163-2100
Phone: (504) 599-8507
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Hyslop Shannon Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was ForeKids Foundation ($36K). Together the top 10 received $113K.
Grant Size Distribution
182 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 182 grants of 182 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Illinois and Louisiana each accounted for 33% of grant dollars. Hawaii accounted for 8%, Washington, DC, for 6%, and California for 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 43 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Hyslop Shannon Foundation open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 20 of 43 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 33% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $176K (2024) to $252K (2022). In 2025 it made 43 grants totaling $194K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ForeKids Foundation Avondale, LA | Medical | $36,000 |
| ELECTRI International Washington, DC | Education | $12,000 |
| Chicago ACappell Chicago, IL | Cultural | $10,000 |
| Jewish Coumunity High Scholl of the Bay San Francisco, CA | Education | $10,000 |
| MOC Marine Institute Wailuku, HI | Marine Research | $10,000 |
| Broken Radiance Inc Fort Wayne, IN | Religious Education | $9,000 |
| Ravina Festival Highland Park, IL | Community Outreach | $7,500 |
| Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School Inc New Orleans, LA | Education | $6,500 |
| Uncommon Construction Inc New Orleans, LA | Community Outreach | $6,500 |
| For Autistic Kids Foundation Glenview, IL | Medical | $5,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,184,483 | $300,957 | $254,291 | $193,625 | 43 | $198,625 | $245,291 | $202,291 |
| 2024 | $3,137,817 | $212,453 | $246,231 | $175,975 | 35 | $175,975 | $142,197 | $193,055 |
| 2023 | $3,177,212 | $196,154 | $226,877 | $180,000 | 27 | $185,000 | $154,277 | $175,586 |
| 2022 | $3,208,535 | $-82,702 | $300,973 | $252,050 | 38 | $259,550 | $97,425 | $242,699 |
| 2021 | $3,592,210 | $283,246 | $283,304 | $234,000 | 39 | $241,500 | $241,442 | $229,032 |
| 2020 | $3,591,162 | $112,149 | $270,775 | $220,500 | 37 | — | $73,523 | $231,005 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hyslop Shannon Foundation reported a distributable amount of $202K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations working in varied areas. For example, unCommon Construction says it helps high school students develop skills and resources for college and career paths through training on active residential construction sites. Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School says it operates a co-educational school for at-risk children from pre-kindergarten through seventh grade, with tuition paid by others. For Autistic Kids Foundation says it works to broaden public awareness and understanding of autism. Pacific Whale Foundation says it protects the ocean through science and advocacy and works to save whales and dolphins from extinction.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 43 grants totaling $193,625. Awards ranged from $500 to $36,000, with a median grant of $3,000. The largest grants included $36,000 to ForeKids Foundation for medical purposes, $12,000 to ELECTRI International for education, and $10,000 each to Chicago ACappell for cultural purposes, Jewish Coumunity High Scholl of the Bay for education, and MOC Marine Institute for marine research. Other recipients included Broken Radiance Inc. ($9,000), Ravina Festival ($7,500), Good Shepherd Nativity Mission School Inc. ($6,500), and unCommon Construction Inc. ($6,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James R Morton as President and Director, Carole Whipple as Secretary/Treas and Director, and Thomas M Morton as Vice President and Director.
Hyslop Shannon Foundation is led by James R Morton, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James R Morton
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Carole Whipple
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Thomas M Morton
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to James R Morton (President, Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Hyslop Shannon Foundation
How much does Hyslop Shannon Foundation give each year?
Hyslop Shannon Foundation gave $194K across 43 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $176K across 35 grants.
What is Hyslop Shannon Foundation's typical grant size?
Hyslop Shannon Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,503, across 43 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Hyslop Shannon Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Hyslop Shannon Foundation give grants?
Hyslop Shannon Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Louisiana (33%) and Hawaii (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Orleans, LA (5 grants), Chicago, IL (5 grants), Wailuku, HI (2 grants) and Gurnee, IL (2 grants).
Does Hyslop Shannon Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 43 grants with a stated purpose on Hyslop Shannon Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Outreach" (15 grants), "Medical" (9 grants) and "Education" (9 grants).
Who are Hyslop Shannon Foundation's largest grantees?
Hyslop Shannon Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include ForeKids Foundation ($36,000), ELECTRI International ($12,000) and Chicago ACappell ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Hyslop Shannon Foundation?
Hyslop Shannon Foundation reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $199K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $202K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Hyslop Shannon Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in varied areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Hyslop Shannon Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Hyslop Shannon Foundation's EIN?
Hyslop Shannon Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1447443. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Hyslop Shannon Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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