Shamrock Foundation

AUSTIN, TX EIN: 06-1720127 Website

Shamrock Foundation is a private family foundation based in Austin, Texas, established in 2004. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable entity focused on grantmaking to public charities aligned with its mission priorities.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$6.5M

+16.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$298K

-37.6% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$23K

-37.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shamrock Foundation reported a distributable amount of $384K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's mission is to empower women and children in need by partnering with organizations engaged in:

Microfinance
Education
Health and community services

The foundation seeks to ensure that all have the opportunity to thrive through strategic partnerships with aligned organizations.

Grantmaking

The foundation primarily directs grants to organizations in Texas, New York, and Oregon.

Grant Range

$2,500–$160,423

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Austin, Texas (headquarters location). Grantmaking extends to organizations in Texas, New York, and Oregon.

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $1.0M (70%)

New York $220K (15%)

Ohio $75K (5%)

Illinois $55K (4%)

Louisiana $20K (1%)

Massachusetts $20K (1%)

Oregon $20K (1%)

Colorado $10K (1%)

+1 more states

States

Colorado Illinois Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland New York Ohio Oregon Texas

Cities

AustinBostonBrooklynChicagoCincinnatiDenverFredrickHagerstownHoustonLake CharlesNew YorkPortland

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of December 31, 2023

Total assets: $5,589,716
Total revenues: $2,194,386
Total expenses: $528,729
Total liabilities: $10,000
Total grants and contributions: $1,011,996

Historical Context The foundation has maintained substantial assets and consistent grantmaking activity over multiple years, with assets growing from approximately $4.1 million in 2012 to $5.6 million by 2023.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$6,507,315	$5,589,716	$4,925,838
Revenue	$2,287,002	$2,194,386	$2,151,793
Expenses	$347,238	$528,729	$180,995
Qualifying Distributions	$300,890	$480,548	$141,358
Net Investment Income	$1,245,504	$1,158,819	$1,122,540
Distributable Amount	$384,243	$283,371	$275,448

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

66 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Every Mother Counts ($50,000), Any Baby Can ($40,000), Partners in Parenting ($35,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
A BETTER BALANCE NEW YORK, NY	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION	$10,000
ANY BABY CAN AUSTIN, TX	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION	$40,000
AUSTIN DIAPER BANK AUSTIN, TX	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION	$15,000
BABY CAKES & BRUNCH HOUSTON, TX	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION	$10,000
CHAMBER OF MOTHERS BROOKLYN, NY	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION	$25,000
EVERY MOTHER COUNTS NEW YORK, NY	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION	$50,000
GIVING AUSTIN LABOR SUPPORT (GALS) AUSTIN, TX	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION	$30,000
NURSE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP DENVER, CO	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION	$10,000
NUTURED TX AUSTIN, TX	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION	$3,000
PARTNERS IN PARENTING AUSTIN, TX	TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION	$35,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Shelley M Mattingly — President (listed as principal officer)

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
SHELLEY M MATTINGLY	PRESIDENT	5	—
CATHARINE O EDWARDSON	DIRECTOR	1	—
JOHN J MATTINGLY	DIRECTOR	1	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Shamrock Foundation fund?

The foundation's mission is to empower women and children in need by partnering with organizations engaged in: • Microfinance • Education • Health and community services The foundation seeks to ensure that all have the opportunity to thrive through strategic partnerships with aligned organizations.

How do I apply for a grant from Shamrock Foundation?

**Grant Activity (2023)** • Total giving: $477,923 • Typical grant range: $2,500–$160,423 • Number of grants: 11 grants documented **Recent Grants (2023)** • Trinity Episcopal School / Austin Trinity School: $160,423 • Partners In Parenting (PIP): $48,000 • Every Mother Counts (EMC): $40,000 **Geographic Scope of Grantmaking** The foundation primarily directs grants to organizations in Texas, New York, and Oregon.

Where does Shamrock Foundation make grants?

Austin, Texas (headquarters location). Grantmaking extends to organizations in Texas, New York, and Oregon.

What size grants does Shamrock Foundation award?

In 2024, Shamrock Foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $298K — an average of about $23K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Shamrock Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Shamrock Foundation reported a distributable amount of $384K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.