Rachel and Ty Shay Family Foundation
Rachel and Ty Shay Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $183K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $4K.
Rachel and Ty Shay Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Rachel and Ty Shay Family Foundation gave $20K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $19,600
- +9.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,800
- +40.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $183,322
- -1.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Rachel and Ty Shay Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Stanford University ($10K). Together the top 7 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Rachel and Ty Shay Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 58% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 200% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2024) to $68K (2023). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | GEN OPS | $10,050 |
| Korean Center San Francisco, CA | GEN OPS | $5,000 |
| 18 Reasons San Francisco, CA | GEN OPS | $2,500 |
| Rise University Preparatory San Francisco, CA | GEN OPS | $1,000 |
| Reality San Francisco San Francisco, CA | GEN OPS | $975 |
| Calvery Presbyterian Church San Francisco, CA | GEN OPS | $50 |
| Epic Church San Francisco, CA | GEN OPS | $25 |
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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 | $183,322 | $18,270 | $21,152 | $19,600 | 7 | $19,600 | $4,325 | $9,803 |
| 2024 | $186,204 | $36,059 | $19,316 | $17,925 | 9 | $17,965 | $22,330 | $8,736 |
| 2023 | $169,461 | $10,129 | $69,969 | $68,393 | 7 | $68,393 | $3,605 | $9,505 |
| 2022 | $229,301 | $-24,041 | $48,274 | $46,419 | 8 | $46,419 | $4,382 | $11,933 |
| 2021 | $301,627 | $121,300 | $48,430 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $228,757 | $16,260 | $42,906 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $255,403 | $117,296 | $35,607 | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rachel and Ty Shay Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Rachel and Ty Shay Family Foundation is led by Rachel Shay, CEO on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rachel Shay
CEO
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Rachel and Ty Shay Family Foundation
How much does Rachel and Ty Shay Family Foundation give each year?
Rachel and Ty Shay Family Foundation gave $20K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $18K across 9 grants.
What is Rachel and Ty Shay Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Rachel and Ty Shay Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,800, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rachel and Ty Shay Family Foundation give grants?
Rachel and Ty Shay Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (6 grants).
Does Rachel and Ty Shay Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Rachel and Ty Shay Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Gen Ops" (7 grants).
Who are Rachel and Ty Shay Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Rachel and Ty Shay Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Stanford University ($10,050), Korean Center ($5,000) and 18 Reasons ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rachel and Ty Shay Family Foundation?
Rachel and Ty Shay Family Foundation reported $183K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Rachel and Ty Shay Family Foundation's EIN?
Rachel and Ty Shay Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3709969. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 19, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Rachel and Ty Shay Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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