The Shone Family Foundation co Legacy Administration Services
The Shone Family Foundation was a private foundation based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Its 2020 filing states that it had ceased to exist as of December 31, 2020, was terminating its private foundation status, and had distributed all its assets. The foundation therefore appears to have wound down and stopped grantmaking.
The Shone Family Foundation co Legacy Administration Services at a glance
In short: The Shone Family Foundation co Legacy Administration Services gave $46K across 22 grants in 2020 (avg $2K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $46,088
- +16.8% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 22
- +340.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $2,095
- -73.5% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Primary geography
- Indiana (66% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Shone Family Foundation co Legacy Administration Services
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its 2020 filing also states that it had ceased to exist and distributed all its assets.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8500 Keystone Crossing 555, Indianapolis, IN 46240
Phone: (317) 726-1714
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Shone Family Foundation co Legacy Administration Services funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Brobe International ($7K). Together the top 10 received $31K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($8,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2020 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Indiana (66%), followed by Texas (16%), Florida (11%), California (2%), and North Carolina (2%). These figures describe the locations of its 2020 grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2019) to $46K (2020). In 2020 it made 22 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brobe International Austin, TX | General Support | $7,499 |
| Traders Point Christian Church Whitestown, IN | General Support | $6,889 |
| Riley Childrens Foundation Indianapolis, IN | General Support | $5,200 |
| 4 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $8,000 |
| Megan S Ott Foundation Noblesville, IN | General Support | $3,000 |
| First Tee of Naples Naples, FL | General Support | $2,500 |
| Hamilton County Humane Fishers, IN | General Support | $2,000 |
| F3 R Inc Carmel, IN | General Support | $1,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Jacksonville, FL | General Support | $1,000 |
| Rescue Ranch Statesville, NC | General Support | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $-230 | $47,076 | $46,088 | 22 | — | $1,864 |
| 2019 | $47,222 | $25,069 | $40,647 | $39,454 | 5 | $954 | $2,448 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Shone Family Foundation co Legacy Administration Services reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2020 — 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 2020 grants included general support and general funding for charitable organizations. The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of work among recipients: Megan S Ott Foundation described providing financial and emotional support to people dealing with breast cancer; Wounded Warrior Project described programs and advocacy for veterans, service members, and their families; and Rescue Ranch described animal education, rescue, rehabilitation, and conservation work. These are the grantees’ missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $46,088. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $7,499, with a median of $1,000. In 2019, it reported five grants totaling $39,454.
Among its largest 2020 grants were $7,499 to Brobe International, $6,889 to Traders Point Christian Church, $5,200 to Riley Childrens Foundation, and $5,000 to Hamilton County Community Foundatio. Other grants included $3,000 to Megan S Ott Foundation and $2,500 to First Tee of Naples. The filing describes most of these grants as general support or general funding.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Cynthia M Shone was listed as a trustee on the 2020 filing.
The Shone Family Foundation co Legacy Administration Services is led by Cynthia M Shone, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Cynthia M Shone
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert W Shone (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "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 Shone Family Foundation co Legacy Administration Services
How much does The Shone Family Foundation co Legacy Administration Services give each year?
The Shone Family Foundation co Legacy Administration Services gave $46K across 22 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $39K across 5 grants.
What is The Shone Family Foundation co Legacy Administration Services's typical grant size?
The Shone Family Foundation co Legacy Administration Services's median grant in 2020 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,095, across 22 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Shone Family Foundation co Legacy Administration Services give grants?
The Shone Family Foundation co Legacy Administration Services gives mostly in Indiana: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (16%) and Florida (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (4 grants), Noblesville, IN (2 grants), Fishers, IN (2 grants) and Carmel, IN (2 grants).
Does The Shone Family Foundation co Legacy Administration Services give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Shone Family Foundation co Legacy Administration Services's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Shone Family Foundation co Legacy Administration Services's largest grantees?
The Shone Family Foundation co Legacy Administration Services's largest 2020 grantees include Brobe International ($7,499), Traders Point Christian Church ($6,889) and Riley Childrens Foundation ($5,200), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($8,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What does The Shone Family Foundation co Legacy Administration Services fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2020 grants included general support and general funding for charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Shone Family Foundation co Legacy Administration Services?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it 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 ↑
How much is The Shone Family Foundation co Legacy Administration Services required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Shone Family Foundation co Legacy Administration Services reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Shone Family Foundation co Legacy Administration Services's EIN?
The Shone Family Foundation co Legacy Administration Services's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-7193638. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Does The Shone Family Foundation co Legacy Administration Services accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 16, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2020
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