The Shane Foundation
There are multiple organizations operating under variations of "The Shane Foundation" name. Based on the verified sources, the primary organization is **The Shane Foundation**, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community development organization dedicated to empowering communities and building capacity among local leaders and organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$993K
+53.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$204K
+189.7% YoY
Grant Count
41
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+189.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Shane Foundation is committed to:
- Raising awareness and supporting research for the prevention and treatment of contraceptive- and pregnancy-related blood clotting disorders
- Empowering communities to build a better and brighter future
- Building and boosting the capacity of local leaders and organizations to meet community needs
- Collaborating with local organizations to efficiently address community needs
The foundation focuses specifically on three blood clotting issues affecting women:
- Blood clots related to hormone-based contraceptives
- Blood clots related to pregnancy and postpartum conditions
- Fetal health-related clotting risks
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $993,470 | $647,763 | $623,545 |
| Revenue | $569,554 | $112,437 | $34,991 |
| Expenses | $223,847 | $88,844 | $116,474 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $203,751 | $73,055 | $98,375 |
| Net Investment Income | $168,448 | $95,040 | $19,569 |
| Distributable Amount | $81,358 | $70,070 | $68,412 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
227 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN A SHANE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DENISE M V SHANE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LEE A SHANE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NANCY E DEMPZE | TRUSTEE | 1 | $720 |
| NANCY S BROPHY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
- Toll-Free Number: (888) 89-SHANE
- Website: shanefoundation.org and theshanefoundation.org
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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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