The Scanlan-Shuff Family Foundation Inc
The Scanlan-Shuff Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. It reported making 10 grants totaling $11,475 in filing year 2024, all to Florida recipients.
The Scanlan-Shuff Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Scanlan-Shuff Family Foundation Inc gave $11K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Florida. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,475
- -23.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,148
- -31.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $17,328
- -24.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Scanlan-Shuff Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7208 Via Palomar, Boca Raton, FL 33433
Phone: (561) 368-0810
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Scanlan-Shuff Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boca Raton Regional Hospital ($3K). Together the top 10 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Scanlan-Shuff Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $644; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 20% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 467% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2020) to $15K (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boca Raton Regional Hospital Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| YMCA of South Palm Beach County Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $2,400 |
| FAU Celynn School of Nursing Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Impact 100 PB County Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $1,075 |
| Diocese of Palm Beach Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Aid to Vicims of Domestic Abuse Inc Delray Beach, FL | Charitable | $500 |
| George Snow Scholarship Fund Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $500 |
| Historical Society of Boca Raton Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $500 |
| Home Safe Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $500 |
| Place of Hope Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $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 | $17,328 | $5,801 | $12,985 | $11,475 | 10 | $11,955 | $4,771 | $2,558 |
| 2023 | $23,002 | $1,110 | $16,478 | $15,075 | 9 | $15,513 | $145 | $2,656 |
| 2022 | $36,966 | $-2,426 | $10,287 | $9,050 | 8 | $9,505 | — | $3,316 |
| 2021 | $48,442 | $1,528 | $10,788 | $9,550 | 7 | $10,151 | $893 | $5,023 |
| 2020 | $56,464 | $-326 | $4,482 | $3,750 | 3 | — | $108 | $3,335 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Scanlan-Shuff Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K 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
The filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a hospital, a YMCA, a nursing school, a scholarship fund, and organizations providing charitable services. Place of Hope describes its mission as providing a stable and loving family environment for children who are hurting and their families. The George Snow Scholarship Fund describes its mission as treating scholars like family and improving lives and impacting generational change through personalized scholarships and support services.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $11,475. Grants ranged from $500 to $2,500, with a median grant of $750. The largest awards were $2,500 to Boca Raton Regional Hospital, $2,400 to YMCA of South Palm Beach County, $2,000 to FAU Celynn School of Nursing, $1,075 to Impact 100 PB County, and $1,000 to the Diocese of Palm Beach. It also gave $500 each to Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse Inc, George Snow Scholarship Fund, Historical Society of Boca Raton, Home Safe, and Place of Hope.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Margaret Mary Shuff as president and treasurer, David R Shuff as director, and Mary L Shuff as director.
The Scanlan-Shuff Family Foundation Inc is led by Margaret Mary Shuff, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Margaret Mary Shuff
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David R. Shuff
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary L. Shuff
Director
On filings since 2020
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 The Scanlan-Shuff Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Scanlan-Shuff Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Scanlan-Shuff Family Foundation Inc gave $11K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $15K across 9 grants.
What is The Scanlan-Shuff Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Scanlan-Shuff Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $750, and its average grant was $1,148, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Scanlan-Shuff Family Foundation Inc that year got $644 on average.
Where does The Scanlan-Shuff Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Scanlan-Shuff Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (8 grants).
Does The Scanlan-Shuff Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Scanlan-Shuff Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (10 grants).
Who are The Scanlan-Shuff Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Scanlan-Shuff Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Boca Raton Regional Hospital ($2,500), YMCA of South Palm Beach County ($2,400) and FAU Celynn School of Nursing ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Scanlan-Shuff Family Foundation Inc?
The Scanlan-Shuff Family Foundation Inc reported $17K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $12K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Scanlan-Shuff Family Foundation Inc fund?
The filing does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a hospital, a YMCA, a nursing school, a scholarship fund, and organizations providing charitable services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Scanlan-Shuff Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Scanlan-Shuff Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Scanlan-Shuff Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0750854. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Scanlan-Shuff Family Foundation Inc 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 September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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