Shane McConkey Foundation
The Shane McConkey Foundation was founded in recognition of the worldwide community of skiers, adventurers and everyday people who share a passion for life. The foundation honors those who inspire positive change in the world and the life of others. Shane mcconkey altered the paths of countless friends, acquaintances and strangers through his accomplishments, generous spirit, and his positive outlook on life. He was an innovator, a goofball, a friend, a husband and a father but his zest for life carried into his deep appreciation for the environment and living creatures. Goal of the foundation is twofold: to carry on shane mcconkey's legacy through random acts of kindness and charitable giving and to inspire others to make a difference in the world at large.
Shane McConkey Foundation at a glance
In short: Shane McConkey Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- -33.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,000
- -33.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $622,728
- +0.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Shane McConkey Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gateway Mountain Center ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Shane McConkey Foundation gives
- Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $15K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway Mountain Center Truckee, CA | — | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $622,728 | $220,153 | $198,982 | $10,000 | 1 | $5,553 |
| 2023 | $619,952 | $216,541 | $237,403 | $15,042 | 1 | $5,419 |
| 2022 | $617,059 | $291,930 | $168,198 | $6,000 | 1 | $250 |
| 2021 | $515,205 | $238,010 | $74,859 | $8,000 | 1 | $20 |
| 2020 | $345,818 | $203,411 | $66,148 | $9,000 | 1 | $1,045 |
About Shane McConkey Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Shane McConkey Foundation is a public charity, based in Olympic Valley, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $623K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $6K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Shane McConkey Foundation is led by Shahrazade McConkey, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Shahrazade McConkey
President
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Brit Crezee
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Hoyer
Member
Director → Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Silver
Marketing So
Director → Marketing So, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Frankfurt
Editing
Director → Editing, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Kuntz
Assistant Fo
Director → Assistant Fo, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Isacowitz
Board Advisor
Director → Board Advisor, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Buxton
Assistant on
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mat Jackson
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael L. Rosen
Sponsorship
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bettina Himes
Board Advisor
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Andrea Para (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Mike Rosen (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jill Shorte Miln (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Shelly Waclo (2020) — Director
- Former: Vicki Isacowitz (2020) — Director
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 $50K, to Shahrazade McConkey (President).
Frequently asked questions about Shane McConkey Foundation
How much does Shane McConkey Foundation give each year?
Shane McConkey Foundation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
How large is Shane McConkey Foundation?
Shane McConkey Foundation reported $623K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $220K.
Where does Shane McConkey Foundation operate?
Shane McConkey Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Shane McConkey Foundation's EIN?
Shane McConkey Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4674949. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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