The Shupe Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in October 2009 and designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. Based in Mesa, Arizona, the foundation operates as a private non-operating foundation focused on philanthropic giving to advance the missions of its grantees.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.2M
+1.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$711K
+108.5% YoY
Grant Count
7
-53.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$102K
+346.8% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants across multiple focus areas including Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services.
Grant Range
in 2023: $20,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations across multiple states, with primary giving in Michigan, Arizona, and Indiana. Geographic reach extends to at least 16 states including Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, South Carolina, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total Assets: $5,125,307
- Total Revenue: $232,161
- Total Expenses: $355,699
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Annual Giving Rate: 6.7% of assets
Historical Comparison (2022):
- Total Assets: $5,200,000 (approximately)
- Total Revenue: $402,627
- Total Expenses: $293,000
The foundation's revenue declined significantly from 2022 to 2023, dropping from $402,627 to $232,161, representing a 100% change in grants and contributions received.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,177,518 | $5,125,307 | $5,247,937 |
| Revenue | $782,860 | $232,161 | $491,086 |
| Expenses | $730,772 | $355,699 | $333,416 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $711,000 | $341,000 | $293,493 |
| Net Investment Income | $261,354 | $253,100 | $90,704 |
| Distributable Amount | $241,444 | $231,948 | $222,653 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
99 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
- Jeffery M. Shupe — Grantor and Trustee
- Susan Shupe — Grantor and Trustee
- Madeline Shupe — Secretary
None of the key personnel receive compensation for their roles.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEFFERY M SHUPE | GRANTOR/TRUSTEE | — | — |
| SUSAN SHUPE | GRANTOR/TRUSTEE | — | — |
| MADELINE SHUPE | SECRETARY | — | — |
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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