Shannon Family Charitable Fdn Fifth Third
Shannon Family Charitable Fdn Fifth Third is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in several states, including Michigan, Florida, Colorado, and California.
Shannon Family Charitable Fdn Fifth Third at a glance
In short: Shannon Family Charitable Fdn Fifth Third gave $341K across 51 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state Michigan. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $341,000
- -7.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 51
- +18.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,686
- -21.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $4,106,984
- +15.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (12 of 51, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Shannon Family Charitable Fdn Fifth Third
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 630858, Cincinnati, OH 45263-0858
Phone: (513) 534-5310
Website: https://theshannonfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Shannon Family Charitable Fdn Fifth Third funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was There with Care ($30K). Together the top 10 received $180K.
Grant Size Distribution
229 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 228 grants of 229 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Michigan received 46% of grant dollars, Florida 20%, Colorado 13%, California 6%, and New York 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Shannon Family Charitable Fdn Fifth Third open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 51 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $288K (2020) to $368K (2024). In 2025 it made 51 grants totaling $341K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| There with Care Boulder, CO | General Operating & | $30,000 |
| Paws with a Cause Wayland, MI | Project/Program Support | $21,750 |
| Mirakind Los Angeles, CA | Project/Program Support | $20,000 |
| Friends of the Elk Rapids District Elk Rapids, MI | Capital Funds | $20,000 |
| Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy Traverse City, MI | Project/Program Support | $17,000 |
| Midnight Golf Program Bingham Farms, MI | Project/Program Support | $15,000 |
| Avow Hospice Naples, FL | General Operating | $15,000 |
| St Mathews House Inc Naples, FL | Memorial Donation | $15,000 |
| Humane Society of Collier County Naples, FL | General Operating | $13,000 |
| Conservancy of Southwest Florida Naples, FL | Annual Fund | $13,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,106,984 | $978,894 | $430,564 | $341,000 | 51 | $354,200 | $912,311 | $352,516 |
| 2024 | $3,558,614 | $528,098 | $446,744 | $368,000 | 43 | $379,619 | $465,685 | $353,419 |
| 2023 | $3,448,148 | $284,846 | $375,807 | $310,000 | 44 | $320,318 | $227,686 | $281,872 |
| 2022 | $3,534,443 | $172,658 | $412,385 | $340,000 | 47 | $350,033 | $117,513 | $284,443 |
| 2021 | $3,776,445 | $430,913 | $377,523 | $310,000 | 44 | $310,588 | $362,843 | $315,268 |
| 2020 | $3,724,487 | $91,954 | $351,680 | $287,500 | 44 | — | $48,475 | $266,338 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shannon Family Charitable Fdn Fifth Third reported a distributable amount of $353K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Shannon Foundation’s stated mission is to help pay for medical care for children whose families cannot afford it. Its website lists examples of assistance including medicine, medical tests and procedures, equipment, hospital visits, surgery, co-pays, chemotherapy, and physical therapy.
The 2025 grants also went to organizations working in a range of areas. For example, There With Care says it supports families with critically ill children by providing basic-needs programs; Paws With A Cause says it strengthens communities through custom-trained working dogs; and the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy says it protects significant natural, scenic, and farm lands. Other 2025 recipients included the Friends of the Elk Rapids District, which describes its work as supporting the district library; AVOW Hospice, which provides palliative and supportive care; and Kids’ Food Basket, which says it nourishes children through food and educational programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 51 grants totaling $341,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $30,000, with a median of $3,000. Notable grants included $30,000 to There With Care for general operating support; $21,750 to Paws With A Cause for project/program support; $20,000 to MiraKind for project/program support; $20,000 to Friends of the Elk Rapids District for capital funds; and $17,000 to the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy for project/program support. Other grants included $15,000 to AVOW Hospice for general operating support and $10,000 to Kids Food Basket for project/program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Fifth Third Bank N.A. as trustee. The Shannon Foundation website names Fritz L. Fisher, Mike Cranmer, Rob Fisher, and Laurie Humphrey as members of its board of directors.
Shannon Family Charitable Fdn Fifth Third's only listed officer is Fifth Third Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Fifth Third Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$57K (2020) → $78K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $78K, to Fifth Third Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Shannon Family Charitable Fdn Fifth Third
How much does Shannon Family Charitable Fdn Fifth Third give each year?
Shannon Family Charitable Fdn Fifth Third gave $341K across 51 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $368K across 43 grants.
What is Shannon Family Charitable Fdn Fifth Third's typical grant size?
Shannon Family Charitable Fdn Fifth Third's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $6,686, across 51 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Shannon Family Charitable Fdn Fifth Third that year got $6K on average.
Where does Shannon Family Charitable Fdn Fifth Third give grants?
Shannon Family Charitable Fdn Fifth Third's top state is Michigan, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (20%) and Colorado (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Grand Rapids, MI (6 grants), Naples, FL (5 grants), Boulder, CO (3 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Shannon Family Charitable Fdn Fifth Third give general operating support?
Yes: 27% of Shannon Family Charitable Fdn Fifth Third's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 51) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Project/Program Support" (34 grants).
Who are Shannon Family Charitable Fdn Fifth Third's largest grantees?
Shannon Family Charitable Fdn Fifth Third's largest 2025 grantees include There with Care ($30,000), Paws with a Cause ($21,750) and Mirakind ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 21% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Shannon Family Charitable Fdn Fifth Third?
Shannon Family Charitable Fdn Fifth Third reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $354K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $353K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Shannon Family Charitable Fdn Fifth Third fund?
The Shannon Foundation’s stated mission is to help pay for medical care for children whose families cannot afford it. Its website lists examples of assistance including medicine, medical tests and procedures, equipment, hospital visits, surgery, co-pays, chemotherapy, and physical therapy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Shannon Family Charitable Fdn Fifth Third?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Shannon Family Charitable Fdn Fifth Third's EIN?
Shannon Family Charitable Fdn Fifth Third's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6669463. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Shannon Family Charitable Fdn Fifth Third 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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