The Shaughnessy Family Foundation
The Shaughnessy Family Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Louis, Missouri. Its 2024 filing is marked as a final return and states that the foundation made its final distribution of assets on November 1, 2024; it therefore appears to have wound down.
The Shaughnessy Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Shaughnessy Family Foundation gave $2.5M across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $317K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,537,778
- +270.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $317,222
- +455.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $57,500
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% 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 Shaughnessy Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing describes the 2024 distributions as final, so this is not a current application opportunity.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6767 Southwest Avenue, St Louis, MO 63143
Phone: (314) 781-7820
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Shaughnessy Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Archdiocese of St Louis ($2.1M). Together the top 8 received $2.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
172 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 154 grants of 172 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Shaughnessy Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 433% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $321K (2019) to $2.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Archdiocese of St Louis St. Louis, MO | General Charitable Purpose | $2,137,778 |
| Roman Catholic Foundation of Eastern Missouri St. Louis, MO | General Charitable Purpose | $125,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House St. Louis, MO | General Charitable Purpose | $70,000 |
| Doorways St. Louis, MO | General Charitable Purpose | $65,000 |
| Missouri History Museum St. Louis, MO | General Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Cor Jesu Academy St. Louis, MO | General Charitable Purpose | $40,000 |
| Sluhs - Go Forth Campaign St. Louis, MO | General Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| Missouri Botanical Garden St. Louis, MO | General Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing does not provide an asset figure in the financial data listed here.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $128,358 | $2,539,838 | $2,537,778 | 8 | $2,537,838 | $128,358 | $92,900 |
| 2023 | $2,411,480 | $388,732 | $685,000 | $685,000 | 12 | $685,000 | $388,732 | $134,569 |
| 2022 | $2,707,748 | $-427,359 | $427,478 | $417,000 | 33 | $417,000 | $38,202 | $157,508 |
| 2021 | $3,562,585 | $779,111 | $477,806 | $476,500 | 56 | $476,500 | $379,716 | $174,611 |
| 2020 | $3,261,280 | $765,884 | $448,039 | $444,000 | 63 | — | $165,884 | $136,772 |
| 2019 | $2,943,435 | $565,078 | $323,532 | $321,000 | 11 | — | $165,078 | $118,300 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Shaughnessy Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $93K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including Catholic institutions, a human-services organization, a museum, an academy, a campaign, and a botanical garden.
The Roman Catholic Foundation of Eastern Missouri, which received $125,000 in 2024, describes its mission as “inspiring giving and connecting donors to Catholic parishes, schools and ministries, sustaining the local church for future generations.”
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported eight grants totaling $2,537,778. Grants ranged from $25,000 to $2,137,778, with a median of $57,500. Its largest 2024 grants included $2,137,778 to the Archdiocese of St. Louis, $125,000 to the Roman Catholic Foundation of Eastern Missouri, $70,000 to Ronald McDonald House, and $65,000 to Doorways. Each was listed for general charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joseph F. Shaughnessy and Rosemary E. Shaughnessy as trustees. It lists Ellen S. Martin, Anne S. Carlson, Paul J. Shaughnessy, Aurzella S. Harlan, James A. Shaughnessy, Daniel G. Shaughnessy, and Mary S. Meyer as advisors.
The Shaughnessy Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 9 officers; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph F. Shaughnessy
Trustee
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosemary E. Shaughnessy
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne S. Carlson
Advisor
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aurzella S. Harlan
Advisor
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel G. Shaughnessy
Advisor
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellen S. Martin
Advisor
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James A. Shaughnessy
Advisor
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary S. Meyer
Advisor
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul J. Shaughnessy
Advisor
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Shaughnessy Family Foundation
How much does The Shaughnessy Family Foundation give each year?
The Shaughnessy Family Foundation gave $2.5M across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $685K across 12 grants.
What is The Shaughnessy Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Shaughnessy Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $57,500, and its average grant was $317,222, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Shaughnessy Family Foundation give grants?
The Shaughnessy Family Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (8 grants).
Does The Shaughnessy Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Shaughnessy Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Shaughnessy Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Shaughnessy Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Archdiocese of St Louis ($2,137,778), Roman Catholic Foundation of Eastern Missouri ($125,000) and Ronald McDonald House ($70,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The Shaughnessy Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including Catholic institutions, a human-services organization, a museum, an academy, a campaign, and a botanical garden. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Shaughnessy Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Shaughnessy Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Shaughnessy Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $93K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Shaughnessy Family Foundation's EIN?
The Shaughnessy Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-6648962. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Shaughnessy Family 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 20, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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