Richard and Theodosia Shor Foundation Inc
The Richard and Theodosia Shor Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Pennington, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports 10 grants totaling $105,893, with grants going to organizations in California and Oklahoma.
Richard and Theodosia Shor Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Richard and Theodosia Shor Foundation Inc gave $106K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in California. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $105,893
- -15.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,589
- -15.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $2,929,654
- +15.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (77% 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 Richard and Theodosia Shor Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1532 Aft, Pennington, NJ 08534
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Richard and Theodosia Shor Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was CASA Pacifica Ctr for Childrenfamilies ($30K). Together the top 10 received $106K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 41 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to organizations in California (77%) and Oklahoma (23%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Richard and Theodosia Shor Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $30K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 86% 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 (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $106K (2025) to $126K (2023). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $106K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CASA Pacifica Ctr for Childrenfamilies Camarillo, CA | Unrestricted General | $30,000 |
| Feed the Children Oklahoma City, OK | Unrestricted General | $24,000 |
| Harbor Interfaith San Pedro, CA | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Uncork for Hope Foundation Irvine, CA | Unrestricted General | $10,000 |
| Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters of LA Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted General | $7,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted General | $5,500 |
| CASA of Ventura County Camarillo, CA | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| James Storehouse Incorporated Newbury Park, CA | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Safe Passage Youth Thousand Oaks, CA | Unrestricted General | $5,000 |
| Free Arts for Abused Children Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted General | $4,393 |
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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 | $2,929,654 | $545,246 | $149,752 | $105,893 | 10 | $122,179 | $525,875 | $142,817 |
| 2024 | $2,531,154 | $222,378 | $164,394 | $125,000 | 10 | $145,004 | $202,928 | $138,871 |
| 2023 | $2,472,457 | $-93,387 | $165,489 | $125,522 | 10 | $145,993 | $76,631 | $132,497 |
| 2022 | $2,731,592 | $-148,517 | $160,051 | $117,500 | 11 | $135,411 | $55,375 | $143,597 |
| 2021 | $3,042,884 | $3,075,837 | $30,626 | — | — | — | $57,338 | $129,463 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard and Theodosia Shor Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $143K 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 include support for organizations working with children and families, youth, and people in need. For example, Feed the Children describes its mission as working to end child hunger by providing food, essentials, and opportunities. Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles says it provides social services to help people live with dignity and exercise self-determination. CASA of Ventura County says it advocates for the safety, permanence, and well-being of court-dependent children who have experienced abuse or neglect.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $105,893. Grants ranged from $4,393 to $30,000, with a median grant of $6,250. The largest awards included $30,000 to CASA Pacifica Center for Children and Families, $24,000 to Feed the Children, and $10,000 each to Harbor Interfaith and Uncork for Hope Foundation. The listed grants were designated for unrestricted general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Theodosia Shor as president, CEO, and director; Trevor Shor as treasurer, CFO, and director; Gabriella Shor as vice president, secretary, and director; and Richard Shor as director.
Richard and Theodosia Shor Foundation Inc is led by Theodosia Shor, President, CEO & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Theodosia Shor
President, CEO & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Gabriella Shor
Vpres, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Shor
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Trevor Shor
Treasurer, CFO & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Richard and Theodosia Shor Foundation Inc
How much does Richard and Theodosia Shor Foundation Inc give each year?
Richard and Theodosia Shor Foundation Inc gave $106K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $125K across 10 grants.
What is Richard and Theodosia Shor Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Richard and Theodosia Shor Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $6,250, and its average grant was $10,589, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Richard and Theodosia Shor Foundation Inc that year got $30K on average.
Where does Richard and Theodosia Shor Foundation Inc give grants?
Richard and Theodosia Shor Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oklahoma (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (3 grants) and Camarillo, CA (2 grants).
Does Richard and Theodosia Shor Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Richard and Theodosia Shor Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Richard and Theodosia Shor Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Richard and Theodosia Shor Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include CASA Pacifica Ctr for Childrenfamilies ($30,000), Feed the Children ($24,000) and Harbor Interfaith ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Richard and Theodosia Shor Foundation Inc?
Richard and Theodosia Shor Foundation Inc reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $122K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $143K (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 Richard and Theodosia Shor Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working with children and families, youth, and people in need. For example, Feed the Children describes its mission as working to end child hunger by providing food, essentials, and opportunities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Richard and Theodosia Shor Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Richard and Theodosia Shor Foundation Inc's EIN?
Richard and Theodosia Shor Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2606534. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Richard and Theodosia Shor Foundation Inc 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 31, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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