The Shure Family Charitable
The Shure Family Charitable is a private foundation, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $110K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $116K. Net investment income was $527.
The Shure Family Charitable at a glance
In short: The Shure Family Charitable gave $116K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $116,098
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,900
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $109,894
- +0.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Shure Family Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Prevent Cancer Foundation ($50K). Together the top 9 received $116K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 33 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Shure Family Charitable gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). 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 $111K (2020) to $117K (2023). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $116K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prevent Cancer Foundation Alexandria, VA | Charitable Donation | $50,000 |
| Yale University New Haven, CT | Charitable Donation | $41,098 |
| The Potomac School McLean, VA | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
| DC Preparatory Academy Washington, DC | Charitable Donation | $9,600 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | Charitable Donation | $3,000 |
| National Links Trust Washington, DC | Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
| Boys' Latin School of Maryland Baltimore, MD | Charitable Donation | $1,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | Charitable Donation | $200 |
| Monday Morning Quarterback Club and Birmingham, AL | Charitable Donation | $200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $109,894 | $118,363 | $117,809 | $116,098 | 9 | $116,098 | $527 | $2,335 |
| 2023 | $109,340 | $120,769 | $120,279 | $116,832 | 9 | $116,832 | — | $2,385 |
| 2022 | $108,850 | $109,039 | $114,928 | $114,750 | 5 | $114,750 | $265 | $3,091 |
| 2021 | $114,739 | $108,628 | $112,561 | $111,000 | 5 | $111,811 | — | $3,823 |
| 2020 | $118,687 | $109,000 | $112,561 | $111,000 | 5 | — | — | $2,732 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Shure Family Charitable reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Shure Family Charitable is led by Jonathon Tonzola, Director & Chair on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathon Tonzola
Director & Chair
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Constance Shure
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ian A. Shure
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian K. Shure
P, Vice President & T
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caroline P. Aldige Shure
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 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 Shure Family Charitable
How much does The Shure Family Charitable give each year?
The Shure Family Charitable gave $116K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $117K across 9 grants.
What is The Shure Family Charitable's typical grant size?
The Shure Family Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $12,900, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Shure Family Charitable give grants?
The Shure Family Charitable gives mostly in Virginia: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Connecticut (35%) and District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Shure Family Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Shure Family Charitable's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (9 grants).
Who are The Shure Family Charitable's largest grantees?
The Shure Family Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Prevent Cancer Foundation ($50,000), Yale University ($41,098) and The Potomac School ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Shure Family Charitable?
The Shure Family Charitable reported $110K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $116K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Shure Family Charitable's EIN?
The Shure Family Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4678030. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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