The Shiley Foundation
The Shiley Foundation is a private foundation established in California in 1980 and based in Pauma Valley, CA. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) entity with tax-exempt status since July 1980.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.9M
-1.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.1M
-24.9% YoY
Grant Count
13
+18.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$83K
-36.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving primarily supports education and health organizations. Its funding focuses on:
- Biomedical research
- Education programs that enrich students' lives and improve their knowledge and skills
- Health-related initiatives
Grantmaking
The foundation made 10 grants in 2024, with recent recipients including:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations in California and nationally, with documented support for institutions in the San Diego region and beyond.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $13,896,559
- Total Revenue: $977,704
- Total Expenses: $1,236,176
- Net Income: -$258,472
- Total Liabilities: $92,600
- Number of Employees: 1
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,896,559 | $14,153,585 | $14,883,792 |
| Revenue | $977,704 | $854,980 | $1,276,750 |
| Expenses | $1,236,176 | $1,585,187 | $1,411,129 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,187,128 | $1,541,709 | $1,357,927 |
| Net Investment Income | $939,656 | $805,502 | $1,043,455 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,021,724 | $1,103,841 | $1,280,616 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Linda L Shoaff — Chief Financial Officer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DARLENE V SHILEY | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| LINDA L SHOAFF | CFO | 5 | — |
| THOMAS E K CERRUTI | EXEC DIR&SEC | 12 | $90,000 |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: PO Box 207 Pauma Valley, CA 92061-0207
Telephone: 760-729-2343
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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