The Shane Foundation
The Shane Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. It was established to raise awareness and support research for the prevention and treatment of contraceptive- and pregnancy-related blood clotting disorders.
The Shane Foundation at a glance
In short: The Shane Foundation gave $204K across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state New Hampshire. 32% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $203,500
- +189.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,963
- +189.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $993,470
- +53.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (13 of 41, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (49% 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 Shane Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Lwc 230 Congress St 12Fl, Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (617) 523-6531
Website: https://shanefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Shane Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mowgli Holt Elwell Memorial FDN'S Hope to Be ($100K). Together the top 10 received $161K.
Grant Size Distribution
230 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 229 grants of 230 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Hampshire, 29% to Massachusetts, 14% to New Jersey, 5% to Florida, and 1% to Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Shane Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 41 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 68% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 100% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 250% 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 $70K (2023) to $204K (2024). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $204K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mowgli Holt Elwell Memorial FDN'S Hope to Be Hebron, NH | General | $100,000 |
| Princeton University - Project 79 Princeton, NJ | General | $25,000 |
| Schwab Charitable Orlando, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Belmont Hill School Belmont, MA | General | $5,000 |
| Boston Health Care for the Homeless Boston, MA | General | $5,000 |
| American Repertory Theatre Cambridge, MA | General | $3,500 |
| Miss Hall's School Pittsfield, MA | General | $3,500 |
| Friends of the Public Garden Boston, MA | General | $3,000 |
| Mass General Hospital Boston, MA | General | $3,000 |
| Princeton University Princeton, NJ | General | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $993,470 | $569,554 | $223,847 | $203,500 | 41 | $203,751 | $168,448 | $81,358 |
| 2023 | $647,763 | $112,437 | $88,844 | $70,250 | 41 | $73,055 | $95,040 | $70,070 |
| 2022 | $623,545 | $34,991 | $116,474 | $96,000 | 52 | $98,375 | $19,569 | $68,412 |
| 2021 | $705,028 | $169,910 | $119,740 | $101,500 | 51 | $104,452 | $155,183 | $81,392 |
| 2020 | $656,497 | $129,827 | $106,879 | $91,000 | 45 | — | $117,064 | $69,770 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Shane Foundation reported a distributable amount of $81K 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 foundation’s stated mission is to raise awareness and support research for the prevention and treatment of contraceptive- and pregnancy-related blood clotting disorders. Its website describes a maternal/fetal health patient education research grant at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine’s Department of Maternal Fetal Medicine. The research aims to develop education methods and programs for women and families and improve communication with obstetric providers.
In 2024, the foundation’s grants included organizations with a range of missions. For example, Boston Health Care for the Homeless describes its mission as providing or assuring access to health care for people and families experiencing homelessness. Friends of the Public Garden says it works to preserve, protect, and enhance Boston’s Common, Public Garden, and Commonwealth Avenue Mall. Belmont Hill School describes its mission as educating boys and developing character, while Miss Hall’s School says it encourages girls’ learning, character, and contributions to the common good.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 41 grants totaling $203,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest grants included $100,000 to Mowgli Holt Elwell Memorial Fdn’s Hope to Be in Hebron, New Hampshire, and $25,000 to Princeton University - Project 79 in Princeton, New Jersey; both were listed for general purposes. Other notable grants included $10,000 to Schwab Charitable and $5,000 each to Belmont Hill School and Boston Health Care for the Homeless.
The foundation also describes support for a maternal/fetal health patient education research grant at Northwestern University. Its website recounts earlier programs involving patient education materials and conference programming related to blood clots in pregnancy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John A Shane, Denise M V Shane, Lee A Shane, Nancy E Dempze, and Nancy S Brophy as trustees. The foundation’s website identifies Roberta Gold and Arnold Gold as co-founders and Robyn Gold Fener as executive director.
The Shane Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nancy E. Dempze
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$720 (2024)
Denise M. V. Shane
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John A. Shane
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee A. Shane
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy S. Brophy
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Gilbert M. Roddy Jr. (2020–2021) — Trustee · Filing note: Resigned
- Former: Nancy E. Dempze - Appointed (2021) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $720, to Nancy E Dempze (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Shane Foundation
How much does The Shane Foundation give each year?
The Shane Foundation gave $204K across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $70K across 41 grants.
What is The Shane Foundation's typical grant size?
The Shane Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $4,963, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Shane Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does The Shane Foundation give grants?
The Shane Foundation's top state is New Hampshire, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (29%) and New Jersey (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (14 grants), Princeton, NJ (2 grants), Cambridge, MA (2 grants) and Salem, MA (2 grants).
Does The Shane Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Shane Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (41 of 41) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Shane Foundation's largest grantees?
The Shane Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mowgli Holt Elwell Memorial FDN'S Hope to Be ($100,000), Princeton University - Project 79 ($25,000) and Schwab Charitable ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Shane Foundation?
The Shane Foundation reported $993K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $204K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $81K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Shane Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to raise awareness and support research for the prevention and treatment of contraceptive- and pregnancy-related blood clotting disorders. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Shane 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 Shane Foundation's EIN?
The Shane Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3014763. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Shane 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 September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). The Shane Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-shane-foundation-morg_d91871a870b34fbfaa65103b07cafad3
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