Shea Family Foundation
The Shea Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Newton, Massachusetts. Its 2024 IRS filing is marked as a final return, indicating that the foundation has terminated or is winding down and appears to have stopped grantmaking.
Shea Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Shea Family Foundation gave $18K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,000
- -93.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -89.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,500
- -37.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,500
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (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.
How to apply to Shea Family Foundation
- 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: 121 Cabot Street, Newton, MA 02458
Phone: (617) 733-0006
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Shea Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Angell Animal Medical Center ($5K). Together the top 4 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
140 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 133 grants of 140 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Shea Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 98% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $18K (2024) to $800K (2021). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Angell Animal Medical Center Boston, MA | General Supprt | $4,500 |
| St Patricks Manor Framingham, MA | General Support | $4,500 |
| Norwood Football Parents Norwood, MA | General Support | $4,500 |
| Bethany Health Care Framingham, MA | General Support | $4,500 |
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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 | — | — | $25,765 | $18,000 | 4 | $25,765 | — | $1,129 |
| 2023 | $25,765 | — | $281,686 | $280,000 | 39 | $281,686 | — | $13,748 |
| 2022 | $307,451 | — | $407,602 | $400,000 | 31 | $400,000 | — | $25,815 |
| 2021 | $715,053 | — | $807,951 | $800,000 | 40 | $800,000 | — | $58,799 |
| 2020 | $1,523,003 | $1,718,799 | $195,796 | $188,025 | 26 | — | $8 | $15,844 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shea Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No specific mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to an animal medical center, a care home, a football parents’ organization, and a health care organization. St Patrick’s Manor describes its own mission as providing care and services in accordance with the Roman Catholic Church’s teachings and the values of the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported four grants totaling $18,000. Each was $4,500. Recipients were Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston, St Patrick’s Manor in Framingham, Norwood Football Parents in Norwood, and Bethany Health Care in Framingham; each grant was for general support.
The foundation reported $280,000 in grants across 39 grants in 2023, and $400,000 across 31 grants in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Gaynor, Eileen Nee, Barbara Shea, and Neil Sheehan as trustees.
Shea Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara Shea
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eileen Nee
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neil Sheehan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Gaynor
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 $18K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $280K across 39 grants.
What is Shea Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Shea Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,500, and its average grant was $4,500, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Shea Family Foundation give grants?
Shea Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Framingham, MA (2 grants).
Does Shea Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Shea Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What does Shea Family Foundation fund?
No specific mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to an animal medical center, a care home, a football parents’ organization, and a health care organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Shea Family Foundation?
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 ↑
How much is Shea Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Shea Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Shea Family Foundation's EIN?
Shea Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-7210780. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Shea Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 18, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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