The Shidler Family Foundation
The Shidler Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $140K.
The Shidler Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Shidler Family Foundation gave $140K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $140,000
- +78.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,000
- +114.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,220
- -1.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Shidler Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Aloha United Way ($100K). Together the top 5 received $140K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 25 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Shidler Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2020) to $146K (2021). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aloha United Way Honolulu, HI | To advance the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our community by bringing together resources, organizations, and people. | $100,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii Honolulu, HI | To fund youth-centered programs that ensure every child has the support to reach their full potential. | $15,000 |
| Special Olympics Hawaii EWA Beach, HI | To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. | $10,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | To conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. | $10,000 |
| Citrs Bryn Mawr, PA | To help students achieve success in life through character education. | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,220 | $146,498 | $146,555 | $140,000 | 5 | $146,555 | $211 |
| 2023 | $4,277 | $91,218 | $91,218 | $78,470 | 6 | $91,218 | $303 |
| 2022 | $4,277 | $114,910 | $114,910 | $106,560 | 7 | $114,910 | $284 |
| 2021 | $4,277 | $150,000 | $150,000 | $146,090 | 5 | $150,000 | $539 |
| 2020 | $4,277 | $25,737 | $25,737 | $17,272 | 2 | — | $252 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Shidler Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $211 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Shidler Family Foundation is led by Jay H. Shidler, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jay H. Shidler
Trustee
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Shidler Family Foundation
How much does The Shidler Family Foundation give each year?
The Shidler Family Foundation gave $140K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $78K across 6 grants.
What is The Shidler Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Shidler Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $28,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Shidler Family Foundation give grants?
The Shidler Family Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (2 grants).
Does The Shidler Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Shidler Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Shidler Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Shidler Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Aloha United Way ($100,000), Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii ($15,000) and Special Olympics Hawaii ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Shidler Family Foundation?
The Shidler Family Foundation reported $4K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $147K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $211 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Shidler Family Foundation?
The Shidler Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Honolulu, HI. It holds $4K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Shidler Family Foundation's EIN?
The Shidler Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1980574. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Shidler Family Foundation funds
Medical Research Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Dr. Richard A. Falls Virginia Lions Eye Institute Research Grant Up to $40,000 (yearly total budget) · Due October 25, 2026
- NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) $32,000 annually plus $12,000 cost of education allowance · Due October 27, 2026
- Social, Political and Economic Inequality Grants Due October 28, 2026
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