There are multiple organizations operating under variations of the "Shea Family Foundation" name. The primary entities identified are:
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$18K
-93.6% YoY
Grant Count
4
-89.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-37.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Newton, MA Foundation
No specific mission statement provided in available sources.
Chicago, IL Foundation
Provides contributions to arts and cultural organizations, including the Joffrey Ballet, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and Viceral Dance Center. Also supports educational institutions and community organizations including the Forest Preserve Foundation, Lincoln Academy of Illinois, and the Junior League of Chicago.
Texas Foundation
No specific subject areas of focus identified in available sources. Funding efforts are concentrated in local Texas cities.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
** $1,000–$100,000 (typical awards)
Average Grant
** $40
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Newton, MA Foundation
Massachusetts
Chicago, IL Foundation
Illinois (Chicago area)
Texas Foundation
Texas, with funding in Addison, Dallas, Plano, Richardson, and Roanoke. Primary location: Parker, TX
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Newton, MA Foundation (2024)
- Total assets: $0
- Total giving: $18,000
- Revenue: $0
- Expenses: $25,800
- Total liabilities: $0
Chicago, IL Foundation (2023)
- Total assets: $722,992
- Total giving: $91,490
- Revenue: $15,521
- Expenses: $91,490
- Total liabilities: $0
Texas Foundation (Most Recent Filing)
- Total assets: $575,624
- Total awarded: $104,000
- Revenue: $26,612
- Expenses: $113,487
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
140 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
Newton, MA Foundation
- Robert J. Gaynor (Trustee)
- Eileen Nee (Trustee)
- Barbara Shea (Trustee)
- Neil Sheehan (Trustee)
All trustees serve 1 hour per week with no compensation.
Texas Foundation
- Bonnie C. Shea (President and Treasurer)
- Nathan A. Shea (Vice President and Secretary)
- Caycee Holt (Director)
- Allie Hickey (Director)
- McKenzie Shea (Director)
Board members receive no compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT GAYNOR | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| EILEEN NEE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| BARBARA SHEA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NEIL SHEEHAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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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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