The Shug Foundation
The Shug Foundation is a private foundation, based in Tacoma, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $490K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $8K. Net investment income was $142K.
The Shug Foundation at a glance
In short: The Shug Foundation gave $8K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $850.556), top state Delaware. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,655
- -48.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -43.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $851
- -8.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $517
- Total assets
- $489,794
- +41.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Delaware (31% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Shug Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Double T Foundation ($2K). Together the top 9 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Shug Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 47% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2023) to $15K (2024). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Double T Foundation Wilmington, DE | Education | $2,400 |
| Nutritionfactsorg Takoma Park, MD | Education | $1,500 |
| College Golf Fellowship Roseville, CA | Education | $1,090 |
| United Way Seattle, WA | EQUITY | $600 |
| Gig Harbor Junior Sailing Gig Harbor, WA | Education | $517 |
| National Ms Society Denver, CO | Health and Medical Research | $500 |
| Cascadia Research Collective Olympia, WA | Research and Education | $500 |
| First Tee - Western NY Bowmansville, NY | Education | $500 |
| Scandinavian Cultural Center Tacoma, WA | Education | $48 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $489,794 | $142,327 | $10,258 | $7,655 | 9 | $8,963 | $142,325 | $19,124 |
| 2024 | $345,593 | $339,529 | $19,734 | $14,878 | 16 | $17,531 | $196,625 | $11,338 |
| 2023 | $148,987 | $221,221 | $9,202 | $7,487 | 8 | $9,125 | $102,768 | $5,008 |
| 2022 | $31,838 | $122,359 | — | — | — | — | $5,443 | $363 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Shug Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Shug Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anja Pangborn
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Yergeau
Foundation Manager
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Shug Foundation
How much does The Shug Foundation give each year?
The Shug Foundation gave $8K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $15K across 16 grants.
What is The Shug Foundation's typical grant size?
The Shug Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $517, and its average grant was $851, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Shug Foundation give grants?
The Shug Foundation's top state is Delaware, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (22%) and Maryland (20%).
Does The Shug Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Shug Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (6 grants).
Who are The Shug Foundation's largest grantees?
The Shug Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Double T Foundation ($2,400), Nutritionfactsorg ($1,500) and College Golf Fellowship ($1,090), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Shug Foundation?
The Shug Foundation reported $490K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Shug Foundation's EIN?
The Shug Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4183909. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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