J F Shea Company Foundation
J F Shea Company Foundation is a private foundation based in Walnut, California. Its 2024 filing reports 38 grants totaling $249,012, with listed purposes of furthering exempt activities.
Key facts about J F Shea Company Foundation
In short: J F Shea Company Foundation gave $249K across 38 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state District of Columbia. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 95-2554052
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $249,012
- Grants made (2024)
- 38
- Average grant
- $6,553
- Median grant
- $3,575
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (19 of 38, 2024)
- Total assets
- $723,187
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$723K
-0.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$249K
+87.1% YoY
Grant Count
38
+22.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+52.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J F Shea Company Foundation reported a distributable amount of $299K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is J F Shea Company Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 19 of 38 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 29% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 82% 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 (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied activities. For example, Building Talent Foundation says its mission is to advance education, training, and career progression for young people and people from underrepresented groups in residential construction. Tall Tales Ranch describes its work as providing community integration for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through community connections, vocational training, and employment. Pro Kids Golf Academy says it uses golf and classroom learning to attract children to an educational environment and help develop character.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 38 grants totaling $249,012. Awards ranged from $450 to $100,000, with a median grant of $3,575. The largest grant was $100,000 to Building Talent Foundation. Other notable grants included $13,500 to Lone Tree Arts Center Fund; $10,000 each to Schweiger Ranch Foundation and Mercy Foundation North; and $7,450 to HomeAid Northern CA.
How to Apply
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Washington, DC (40%), Colorado (25%), California (25%), Arizona (6%), and Washington (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $131K (2022) to $694K (2020). In 2024 it made 38 grants totaling $249K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Building Talent Foundation ($100K). Together the top 10 received $171K.
Grant Size Distribution
148 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 144 grants of 148 (97%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Building Talent Foundation Washington, DC | To Further Exempt Activities | $100,000 |
| Lone Tree Arts Center Fund Lone Tree, CO | To Further Exempt Activities | $13,500 |
| Schweiger Ranch Foundation Parker, CO | To Further Exempt Activities | $10,000 |
| Mercy Foundation North Corning, CA | To Further Exempt Activities | $10,000 |
| Homeaid Northern CA Concord, CA | To Further Exempt Activities | $7,450 |
| Heart of Jesus Retreat Center Santa Ana, CA | To Further Exempt Activities | $6,400 |
| St Matthew Roman Catholic Parish Phoenix, AZ | To Further Exempt Activities | $6,100 |
| Home Builders Foundation Englewood, CO | To Further Exempt Activities | $6,000 |
| Mizel Institute-Mizel Museum-the Cell Denver, CO | To Further Exempt Activities | $6,000 |
| Homeaid Colorado Lakewood, CO | To Further Exempt Activities | $5,500 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grant sum | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $723,187 | $252,570 | $256,291 | $249,012 | 38 |
| 2023 | $726,908 | $226,750 | $135,656 | $133,106 | 31 |
| 2022 | $635,814 | $212,305 | $131,609 | $131,309 | 29 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $723,187 | $726,908 | $635,814 |
| Revenue | $252,570 | $226,750 | $212,305 |
| Expenses | $256,291 | $135,656 | $131,609 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $246,637 | $130,631 | $130,609 |
| Net Investment Income | $252,570 | $226,660 | $212,305 |
| Distributable Amount | $299,028 | $350,276 | $393,757 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter O Shea Jr as president, John C Morrissey as vice president, Ronald L Lakey as treasurer, and Ross Kay as secretary.
J F Shea Company Foundation is led by Peter O. Shea Jr., President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter O. Shea Jr.
President
Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald L. Lakey
Treasurer
Vice President → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John C. Morrissey
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ross Kay
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John F. Shea (2020–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Contact
Mailing address: 655 Brea Canyon Road, Walnut, CA 91789
Phone: (909) 594-0941
Website: https://jfshea.com
Frequently asked questions about J F Shea Company Foundation
How much does J F Shea Company Foundation give each year?
J F Shea Company Foundation gave $249K across 38 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $133K across 31 grants.
What is J F Shea Company Foundation's typical grant size?
J F Shea Company Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,575, and its average grant was $6,553, across 38 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from J F Shea Company Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does J F Shea Company Foundation give grants?
J F Shea Company Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (25%) and California (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (4 grants), Santa Ana, CA (3 grants), San Diego, CA (3 grants) and Phoenix, AZ (3 grants).
Who are J F Shea Company Foundation's largest grantees?
J F Shea Company Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Building Talent Foundation ($100,000), Lone Tree Arts Center Fund ($13,500) and Schweiger Ranch Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is J F Shea Company Foundation?
J F Shea Company Foundation reported $723K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $247K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $299K (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 J F Shea Company Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from J F Shea Company 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 J F Shea Company Foundation's EIN?
J F Shea Company Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-2554052. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does J F Shea Company 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.
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