Shamrock Foods Foundation
Shamrock Foods Foundation is a corporate foundation based in Phoenix, Arizona, established in December 1982. The foundation is sponsored by Shamrock Foods Company, a privately held, family-owned food manufacturing and distribution company founded in 1922. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and is classified as a corporate foundation.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5K
+25.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$490K
-17.8% YoY
Grant Count
26
+13.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
-27.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary stated purpose is to support the Beatitudes Center D.O.A.R. in Phoenix, Arizona. Beyond this core focus, the foundation makes grants to organizations working in areas including charitable work, community support, and program support across various sectors.
Grantmaking
The foundation is an active grantmaker. In 2024, it made 27 grants totaling approximately $455,497 in program support funding. Recent notable grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily operates in Arizona, with particular emphasis on the Phoenix area. However, grantmaking extends to organizations across the western United States where Shamrock Foods Company operates.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data:
- Total revenues: $493,055
- Total expenses: $492,000
- Total assets: $5,282
- Number of employees: 0
2023 Financial Data:
- Revenue: $560,750
- Expenses: $601,000
- Total assets: $4,230
- Total liabilities: $0
The foundation experienced a 12.1% decline in revenues from 2023 to 2024.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,282 | $4,227 | $44,227 |
| Revenue | $493,055 | $560,750 | $600,900 |
| Expenses | $492,000 | $600,750 | $561,673 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $492,000 | $600,750 | $561,625 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $1,391 | $413 | $501 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is connected to the McClelland family, which founded and continues to lead Shamrock Foods Company. Norman P. McClelland served as Chairman of the Board until his passing in 2022, having previously served as CEO for 45 years. The company is now led by Kent McClelland, President and Chief Executive Officer.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CELIA MCCLELLAND | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| F PHILLIPS GILTNER | TRUSTEE/CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| W KENT MCCLELLAND | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ROBERT BEAKE | TRUSTEE / SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| LARRY YANCY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: 3900 E Camelback Rd Ste 300, Phoenix, AZ 85018-2615
- Telephone: 602-477-2500
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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