Shade Family Foundation
Shade Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. In its 2024 filing, it reported 22 grants totaling $133,957; the listed grants were designated for social services.
Shade Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Shade Family Foundation gave $134K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Illinois. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $133,957
- +34.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,089
- +46.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,704
- Total assets
- $5,148
- -88.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (2 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (79% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Shade Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 311 S Wacker Drive Suite 3350, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (312) 513-0340
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Shade Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Union League Boys & Girls Clubs ($54K). Together the top 10 received $126K.
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 110 grants of 113 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 79% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 19% to Ohio, and 2% to Wisconsin. The filing also lists recipient-state shares of 0% for Florida and Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Shade Family Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 22 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2023) to $170K (2022). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $134K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Union League Boys & Girls Clubs Chicago, IL | Social Services | $54,290 |
| Miami University Oxford, OH | Social Services | $25,000 |
| Northern Public Radio Dekalb, IL | Social Services | $12,000 |
| Service League of Crystal Lake Crystal Lake, IL | Social Services | $11,835 |
| Immanuel Lutheran Church Crystal Lake, IL | Social Services | $7,500 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation Inverness, IL | Social Services | $5,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation Glenview, IL | Social Services | $3,000 |
| Kellogg School of Management Evanston, IL | Social Services | $2,500 |
| First Congregational Church Crystal Lake, IL | Social Services | $2,500 |
| Clearbrook Arlington Heights, IL | Social Services | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,148 | $169,286 | $210,150 | $133,957 | 22 | $184,498 | $2,388 |
| 2023 | $46,012 | $208,573 | $171,777 | $99,605 | 24 | $150,041 | $856 |
| 2022 | $9,216 | $240,357 | $241,276 | $169,944 | 22 | $220,933 | $1,214 |
| 2021 | $10,135 | $189,789 | $219,048 | $146,401 | 24 | $198,859 | $2,188 |
| 2020 | $39,394 | $205,922 | $168,572 | $116,474 | 21 | — | $799 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shade Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 filing lists social services as the purpose of its grants. The recipients include organizations whose own stated missions cover scholarships and assistance to individuals, support for people with disabilities, military public support, guide dogs for people with visual impairments, and arts opportunities for young artists. For example, Service League of Crystal Lake says it provides college scholarships and medical and welfare assistance; Clearbrook says it supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families; and Luminarts Cultural Foundation says it supports young artists through awards, opportunities, and mentoring.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $133,957 through 22 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $54,290, with a median grant of $1,704.
The largest 2024 grants included $54,290 to Union League Boys & Girls Clubs in Chicago, $25,000 to Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, $12,000 to Northern Public Radio in DeKalb, Illinois, and $11,835 to Service League of Crystal Lake in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Other grants included $7,500 to Immanuel Lutheran Church, $5,000 to Folds of Honor Foundation, and $3,000 to Evans Scholars Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Lisa Shade as president; Amy Shade, David Shade Jr, Paul Shade, Heidi Shade, and Charlotte Shade as vice presidents; and David Shade Sr as secretary.
Shade Family Foundation is led by Lisa Shade, President on every filing since 2020; 5 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lisa Shade
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Amy Shade
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
David Shade Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Heidi Shade
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$15K (2020) → $15K (2024)
Paul Shade
Vice President
On filings since 2020
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Charlotte Shade
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Shade Sr.
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $15K, to Lisa Shade (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Shade Family Foundation
How much does Shade Family Foundation give each year?
Shade Family Foundation gave $134K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100K across 24 grants.
What is Shade Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Shade Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,704, and its average grant was $6,089, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Shade Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Shade Family Foundation give grants?
Shade Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Crystal Lake, IL (5 grants), Chicago, IL (4 grants) and Oxford, OH (2 grants).
Does Shade Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 22 grants with a stated purpose on Shade Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Social Services" (22 grants).
Who are Shade Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Shade Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Union League Boys & Girls Clubs ($54,290), Miami University ($25,000) and Northern Public Radio ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Shade Family Foundation?
Shade Family Foundation reported $5K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $184K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Shade Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 filing lists social services as the purpose of its grants. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Shade Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Shade Family Foundation's EIN?
Shade Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2914052. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Shade Family 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Shade Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/shade-family-foundation-morg_4a35d94d06864efa929617684e6941f2
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