The Shafran Family Foundation
The Shafran Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Ketchum, ID. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $38K. Net investment income was $728K.
The Shafran Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Shafran Family Foundation gave $38K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Idaho. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $37,500
- -74.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,167
- -71.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,066,736
- +1019.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Idaho (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Shafran Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Thomas Church ($10K). Together the top 9 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 44 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Shafran Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 62% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2025) to $145K (2024). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Thomas Church Sun Valley, ID | General | $10,000 |
| Ballet Sun Valley Sun Valley, ID | General | $10,000 |
| US Ski and Snowboard Foundation Park City, UT | General | $5,000 |
| Spur Foundation Roff, OK | General | $5,000 |
| Wood River Trails Coalition Hailey, ID | General | $2,500 |
| Lacer Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General | $2,000 |
| Taft School Watertown, CT | General | $1,000 |
| The Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea Palm Beach, FL | General | $1,000 |
| Valley Club Employee Scolarship Fun Boise, ID | General | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,066,736 | $1,730,074 | $39,250 | $37,500 | 9 | $37,500 | $728,073 | — |
| 2024 | $95,271 | $291,520 | $145,580 | $144,500 | 10 | $144,500 | $89,454 | $3,437 |
| 2023 | $89,274 | $74,689 | $80,080 | $79,000 | 7 | $79,000 | $73,609 | $5,541 |
| 2022 | $96,505 | $330,024 | $98,910 | $97,940 | 8 | $97,940 | $55,339 | $5,076 |
| 2021 | $31,055 | $75 | $103,725 | $102,800 | 10 | — | — | $4,378 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Shafran Family Foundation is led by Steven M. Shafran, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steven M. Shafran
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Shafran Family Foundation
How much does The Shafran Family Foundation give each year?
The Shafran Family Foundation gave $38K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $145K across 10 grants.
What is The Shafran Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Shafran Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,167, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Shafran Family Foundation give grants?
The Shafran Family Foundation gives mostly in Idaho: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Utah (13%) and Oklahoma (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sun Valley, ID (2 grants).
Does The Shafran Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Shafran Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Shafran Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Shafran Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Thomas Church ($10,000), Ballet Sun Valley ($10,000) and US Ski and Snowboard Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Shafran Family Foundation?
The Shafran Family Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is The Shafran Family Foundation's EIN?
The Shafran Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3954349. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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