The McShane Foundation
The McShane Foundation is a private foundation based in Reston, Virginia. It supports charitable organizations serving underprivileged, underachieving, neglected, and disadvantaged individuals, especially women, children, and veterans.
The McShane Foundation at a glance
In short: The McShane Foundation gave $50K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,000
- -30.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,333
- -39.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,683,699
- +35.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The McShane Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 12030 Sunrise Valley Drive 450, Reston, VA 20191
Phone: (703) 437-9720
Website: https://mcshanefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The McShane Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Beating the Odds Foundation ($23K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($8,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 35 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 51% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 32% to recipients in California. It also reports shares of 5% for South Carolina, 4% for Michigan, and 4% for Connecticut. The listed grants include recipients in these states and in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The McShane Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 13 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 82% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2023) to $72K (2024). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beating the Odds Foundation Hollidaysburg, PA | For the general operating costs and fundraising expenses and for the quarterbacks of life/nasa initiative. | $22,500 |
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $8,500 |
| Third Street Alliance for Women and Children Easton, PA | To support the housing stability program and the learning center childhood and school-age programs. | $3,000 |
| Windwood Farm Home for Children Inc Awendaw, SC | To support the group home program to prevent out-of-home placement for children. | $2,500 |
| Dr Gary Burnstein Community Health Clinic Pontic, MI | For holiday gift support and food distribution to single mother households. | $2,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County Irvine, CA | To provide fresh and organic meals to children at schools and to places of worship. | $2,000 |
| Semper Fi & America's Fund Oceanside, CA | For service member and family support, transition, and integrative wellness. | $2,000 |
| The 1162 Foundation Westport, CT | To support the widows and children of former military personnel. | $2,000 |
| St John's Episcopal Church Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | For a church grant to support community outreach programs. | $1,500 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast Irvine, CA | To support the yes workforce development program in the central orange coast chapter. | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,683,699 | $1,164,308 | $463,180 | $50,000 | 15 | $94,601 | $114,901 |
| 2024 | $1,982,571 | $675,399 | $1,109,098 | $72,000 | 13 | $120,513 | $99,103 |
| 2023 | $2,416,270 | $271,779 | $352,866 | $36,000 | 7 | $65,665 | $107,475 |
| 2022 | $2,498,473 | $3,199,245 | $700,772 | — | — | $18,667 | $58,096 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The McShane Foundation reported a distributable amount of $115K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website says it was created to raise and direct charitable gifts to organizations serving people facing disadvantage, with particular emphasis on women, children, and veterans. Its 2025 grants included support for youth programs, housing stability, children’s programs, food access, military families, community outreach, and financial aid.
The grantees describe their own work in varied ways. Beating the Odds Foundation says it helps young people overcome challenges and reach their potential. Third Street Alliance for Women and Children describes its work as providing a safe, healthy place for women, children, and families to live, learn, and thrive. Windwood Farm Home for Children describes behavioral, educational, and therapeutic interventions for children and families. Semper Fi & America’s Fund says it provides case management and ongoing support to service members, veterans, and military families. Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County describes its work as providing access to nutritious food in collaboration with partners.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $50,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $22,500, with a median of $2,000.
Notable 2025 grants included $22,500 to Beating the Odds Foundation; $3,000 to Third Street Alliance for Women and Children; $2,500 to Windwood Farm Home for Children; and $2,000 each to Semper Fi & America’s Fund and Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County. The filing also reported grants to individual recipients, including $5,000 for needs-based financial aid targeting economically disadvantaged individuals and $2,000 to support a college access program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2025 filing lists Maureen W. McShane as CEO and director; Abigael P. McShane as vice president and director; Killian J. McShane as secretary and director; and Benjamin Putman as treasurer and director.
The McShane Foundation is led by Maureen W. McShane, CEO & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2022); all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Maureen W. McShane
CEO & Director
Secretary & Director → CEO, Secretary & Director, 2023
CEO, Secretary & Director → CEO & Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$1K (2022) → $8K (2025)
Abigael P. McShane
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$1K (2022) → $6K (2025)
Benjamin Putman
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$1K (2022) → $7K (2025)
Killian J. McShane
Secretary & Director
Vice President & Director → Vice President, Secretary & Director, 2023
Vice President, Secretary & Director → Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$1K (2022) → $6K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Paul J. McShane (2022–2023) — CEO & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $8K, to Maureen W McShane (CEO/Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The McShane Foundation
How much does The McShane Foundation give each year?
The McShane Foundation gave $50K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $72K across 13 grants.
What is The McShane Foundation's typical grant size?
The McShane Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,333, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The McShane Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The McShane Foundation give grants?
The McShane Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (32%) and South Carolina (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Irvine, CA (2 grants).
Does The McShane Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 7% of The McShane Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The McShane Foundation's largest grantees?
The McShane Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Beating the Odds Foundation ($22,500), Third Street Alliance for Women and Children ($3,000) and Windwood Farm Home for Children Inc ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($8,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The McShane Foundation?
The McShane Foundation reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $95K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $115K (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.
What does The McShane Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website says it was created to raise and direct charitable gifts to organizations serving people facing disadvantage, with particular emphasis on women, children, and veterans. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The McShane Foundation?
The foundation 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 ↑
What is The McShane Foundation's EIN?
The McShane Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0943479. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does The McShane Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
Live grants for the work The McShane Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). The McShane Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-mcshane-foundation-morg_a796ff41b7164e44a8de9d9094fb890a
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