Shea Family Foundation
Shea Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Parker, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $950K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $60K. Net investment income was $48K.
Shea Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Shea Family Foundation gave $60K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $60,270
- -42.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -18.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,697
- -29.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $949,997
- +65.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Shea Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kidlinks ($24K). Together the top 9 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 38 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Shea Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 190% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $58K (2020) to $191K (2022). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kidlinks Dallas, TX | General Fund, Endowment Founders Circle | $24,000 |
| American Cancer Society - Cattle Baron's Ball Dallas, TX | General Fund | $20,400 |
| Plano Symphony Orchestra Plano, TX | Sponsorship, General Fund | $5,100 |
| Communities Foundation of Texas Dallas, TX | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Notre Dame School of Dallas Dallas, TX | An Affair of the Heart | $2,500 |
| State Fair of Texas Dallas, TX | Sponsorship | $2,120 |
| The Dallas Foundation Dallas, TX | AWARE | $1,200 |
| Artcentre of Plano Plano, TX | Award Sponsorship | $1,000 |
| Bryni's Love Foundation Garland, TX | General Fund | $950 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $949,997 | $452,350 | $77,977 | $60,270 | 9 | $62,108 | $47,972 | $32,702 |
| 2023 | $575,624 | $26,612 | $113,487 | $104,460 | 11 | $107,040 | $22,359 | $31,073 |
| 2022 | $662,499 | $43,706 | $195,253 | $190,500 | 8 | $190,500 | $40,722 | $39,018 |
| 2021 | $814,212 | $93,298 | $66,825 | $63,500 | 4 | $63,500 | $89,805 | $48,388 |
| 2020 | $787,739 | $29,460 | $61,539 | $57,580 | 6 | — | $26,575 | $44,249 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shea Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Shea Family Foundation is led by Bonnie C. Shea, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bonnie C. Shea
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Allie Hickey
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Caycee Holt
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
McKenzie Quinn
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Nathan A. Shea
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: McKenzie Shea (2020–2023) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about Shea Family Foundation
How much does Shea Family Foundation give each year?
Shea Family Foundation gave $60K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $104K across 11 grants.
What is Shea Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Shea Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $6,697, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Shea Family Foundation give grants?
Shea Family Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (6 grants) and Plano, TX (2 grants).
Does Shea Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 56% of Shea Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Shea Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Shea Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Kidlinks ($24,000), American Cancer Society - Cattle Baron's Ball ($20,400) and Plano Symphony Orchestra ($5,100), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Shea Family Foundation?
Shea Family Foundation reported $950K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $62K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Shea Family Foundation's EIN?
Shea Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3079362. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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