Shaffer Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LA JOLLA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $3.8M.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$3.8M
+65.5% YoY
Grant Count
1
-75.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3.8M
+561.9% YoY
About Shaffer Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Shaffer Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LA JOLLA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $3.8M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ($3,772,624).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND BOSTON, MA | GRANTMAKING | $3,772,624 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TANYA SHAFFER | TRUSTEE | 10 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shaffer Family Foundation?
Shaffer Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LA JOLLA, CA. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Shaffer Family Foundation operate?
Shaffer Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts.
What size grants does Shaffer Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Shaffer Family Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $3.8M — an average of about $3.8M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Shaffer Family Foundation's EIN?
Shaffer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-6314648. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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