The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation
The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation's mission is to create pathways for underserved youth, to help them achieve their full potential. The foundation works to instill hope and bring about change in communities, collectively shaping a brighter future for our children.
The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation at a glance
In short: The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation gave $2.0M across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $280K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,960,188
- +1087.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +75.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $280,027
- +578.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $29,593,872
- +92.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Nevada (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Tsof Support Corp ($1.7M). Together the top 7 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 33 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation gives
- Giving grew 244% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $165K (2024) to $2.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tsof Support Corp Las Vegas, NV | — | $1,676,191 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta Chamblee, GA | Support | $102,997 |
| Raiders Foundation NV Henderson, NV | Support | $100,000 |
| Communities in School of Nevada Las Vegas, NV | Support | $40,000 |
| West Coast Sports Medicine Foundation Manhattan Beach, CA | Support | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Texas Greenville, TX | Support | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | Support | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,593,872 | $8,986,099 | $2,820,668 | $1,960,188 | 7 | $216,702 |
| 2024 | $15,353,010 | $3,590,647 | $506,346 | $165,091 | 4 | $153,943 |
| 2023 | $10,621,003 | $2,193,954 | $1,117,025 | $500,343 | 9 | $89,731 |
| 2022 | $8,788,008 | $4,439,295 | $1,336,828 | $569,650 | 7 | $30,473 |
| 2021 | $6,352,860 | $6,623,724 | $1,290,225 | $968,000 | 6 | $3,070 |
| 2020 | $771,037 | $954,030 | $579,216 | $340,000 | 23 | — |
About The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Las Vegas, NV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $29.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $2.0M. Net investment income was $217K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation is led by Shaquille O'Neal, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 27 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Shaquille O'Neal
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kari Uyehara
Director
Executive Di → Director & Fmr Executive, 2023
Director & Fmr Executive → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Andrew Pascal
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colin Smeeton
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Corey Salter
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dana White
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Roach
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Wynn
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elicia Azali
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Siminoff
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeanie Buss
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Assaf
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Smith
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lester Knispel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Shapiro
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Parris
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tara August
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vivek Ranadive
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andy Heyward
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brent Handler
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Irving Azoff
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Grossman
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Leiweke
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zachary Tarica
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Taahirah O'Neal
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Hibbler
Executive Di
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$19K (2023) → $108K (2025)
Perry Rogers
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Deborah Curtis (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Craft (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Zach Tarica (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $108K, to Lisa Hibbler (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation
How much does The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation give each year?
The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation gave $2.0M across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $165K across 4 grants.
What is The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation's typical grant size?
The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $280,027, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation give grants?
The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (3 grants).
Does The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (6 grants).
Who are The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation's largest grantees?
The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Tsof Support Corp ($1,676,191), Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta ($102,997) and Raiders Foundation NV ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation?
The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation reported $29.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.0M.
What is The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation?
The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Las Vegas, NV. It holds $29.6M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation's EIN?
The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2488384. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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