The Shannon Foundation Inc
The Shannon Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Cumming, Georgia. Its 2024 grants supported organizations working in education, early childhood education, social services, emergency assistance, community arts, hunger relief, and ataxia research.
The Shannon Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Shannon Foundation Inc gave $241K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $241,000
- -21.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- -16.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,774
- -5.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $5,638,845
- +0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (36% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Shannon Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 102 Colony Park Dr Ste 200, Cumming, GA 30040-2772
Phone: (770) 886-0334
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Shannon Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Trinity Washington University ($85K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $215K.
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 142 grants of 142 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in the District of Columbia (36%), California (23%), Georgia (21%), Hawaii (9%), and New York (2%). The listed grants also included support for an organization in Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Shannon Foundation Inc gives
- 81% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 155% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% 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 (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 $95K (2021) to $305K (2023). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $241K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Washington University Washington, DC | Education | $40,000 |
| Trinity Washington University Washington, DC | Education | $40,000 |
| El Rio Community School Los Angeles, CA | Early Childhood Education | $26,000 |
| Palama Settlement Honolulu, HI | Social Work in HI | $22,000 |
| El Rio Community School Los Angeles, CA | Early Childhood Education | $18,000 |
| El Rio Community School Los Angeles, CA | Early Childhood Education | $10,000 |
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | Education | $10,000 |
| The Place of Forsyth County Inc Cumming, GA | Emergency Assistance | $10,000 |
| University of Georgia Athens, GA | Education | $10,000 |
| Onstage Atlanta Inc Decatur, GA | Promoting Arts in Community | $9,000 |
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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 | $5,638,845 | $435,158 | $420,072 | $241,000 | 31 | $354,492 | $395,229 | $398,958 |
| 2023 | $5,623,759 | $364,384 | $449,049 | $305,000 | 37 | $365,890 | $322,271 | $355,227 |
| 2022 | $5,708,189 | $-32,038 | $291,543 | $134,750 | 19 | $152,348 | $87,364 | $359,920 |
| 2021 | $6,036,012 | $564,428 | $252,123 | $94,500 | 5 | $107,706 | $517,808 | $378,232 |
| 2020 | $5,719,533 | $260,887 | $408,000 | $260,750 | 50 | — | $217,526 | $330,190 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Shannon Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $399K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 giving included education, early childhood education, social work, emergency assistance, arts, hunger relief, and research. Grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported: El Rio Community School says it is inspired by Waldorf education and aims to educate free-thinking students; Palama Settlement describes itself as a community-based social service agency serving Honolulu neighborhoods through educational, recreational, cultural, social, health, and community-building programs. The Place of Forsyth County says it assists people with essential needs and self-sufficiency, while the Atlanta Community Food Bank says its mission is to engage, educate, and empower the community to fight hunger.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $241,000. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $40,000, with a median of $3,000. Notable grants included $40,000 to Trinity Washington University for education (reported in two grants of $40,000 each); $26,000, $18,000, and $10,000 to El Rio Community School for early childhood education; $22,000 to Palama Settlement for social work in Hawaii; and $10,000 each to Emory University for education and The Place of Forsyth County for emergency assistance. Other grants included $9,000 to Onstage Atlanta for promoting arts in the community and $5,000 to the Atlanta Community Food Bank to fight hunger.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Liam Shannon, Eamon Shannon, and Brettany Shannon as directors.
The Shannon Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brettany Shannon
Director
On filings since 2020
$26K (2020) → $26K (2024)
Eamon Shannon
Director
On filings since 2020
$26K (2020) → $26K (2024)
Liam Shannon
Director
On filings since 2020
$26K (2020) → $26K (2024)
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 $26K, to Liam Shannon (Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Shannon Foundation Inc
How much does The Shannon Foundation Inc give each year?
The Shannon Foundation Inc gave $241K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $305K across 37 grants.
What is The Shannon Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Shannon Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $7,774, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Shannon Foundation Inc give grants?
The Shannon Foundation Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (23%) and Georgia (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants), Atlanta, GA (5 grants), Los Angeles, CA (4 grants) and Decatur, GA (3 grants).
Does The Shannon Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on The Shannon Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (11 grants) and "Early Childhood Education" (3 grants).
Who are The Shannon Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Shannon Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Trinity Washington University ($85,000 across 3 grants), El Rio Community School ($54,000 across 3 grants) and Palama Settlement ($22,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Shannon Foundation Inc?
The Shannon Foundation Inc reported $5.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $354K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $399K (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 Shannon Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 giving included education, early childhood education, social work, emergency assistance, arts, hunger relief, and research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Shannon Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Shannon Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Shannon Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2309103. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Shannon 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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Grantable. (2026). The Shannon Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-shannon-foundation-inc-morg_ba43febcbd5041e0b77e74cf54528151
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