Shean Family Foundation Inc
Shean Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Towson, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $930K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $57K.
Shean Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Shean Family Foundation Inc gave $35K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $18K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $35,000
- +40.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $17,500
- +40.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $930,325
- +21.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Maryland (57% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Shean Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Pregnancy Center North ($20K). Together the top 2 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Shean Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 133% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 76% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $35K (2026). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pregnancy Center North Baltimore, MD | Ministry to Women in Crisis | $20,000 |
| Heartbeat International Pueblo, CO | Ministry to Women in Crisis | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $930,325 | $228,583 | $63,049 | $35,000 | 2 | $37,386 | $57,277 | $49,307 |
| 2025 | $764,791 | $65,363 | $51,199 | $25,000 | 2 | $29,388 | $38,737 | $42,159 |
| 2024 | $750,627 | $42,773 | $38,051 | $15,000 | 2 | $18,539 | $21,909 | $39,616 |
| 2023 | $745,905 | $-24,793 | $37,761 | $15,000 | 1 | $32,307 | $33,201 | $36,031 |
| 2022 | $808,459 | $229,952 | $58,687 | $35,000 | 2 | $35,000 | $49,898 | $39,788 |
| 2021 | $637,194 | $57,639 | $30,651 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $26,988 | $35,075 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shean Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $49K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Shean Family Foundation Inc is led by Rebecca J. McCracken, President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Rebecca J. McCracken
President
Secretary → President, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
David A. McCracken
Treasurer-Se
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Charles F. Imhoff Jr. (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Joan M. Imhoff (2021) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Shean Family Foundation Inc
How much does Shean Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Shean Family Foundation Inc gave $35K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $25K across 2 grants.
How large is Shean Family Foundation Inc?
Shean Family Foundation Inc reported $930K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $37K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does Shean Family Foundation Inc operate?
Shean Family Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Colorado, Maryland, Ohio.
What is Shean Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Shean Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2076649. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 16, 2021)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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