Timothy P O'Shaughnessy Foundation
The Timothy P O'Shaughnessy Foundation is a private foundation based in Kechi, Kansas. Its 2024 filing describes an educational scholarship program for eligible high school seniors nominated by their schools.
Timothy P O'Shaughnessy Foundation at a glance
In short: Timothy P O'Shaughnessy Foundation gave $79K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $79,240
- +23.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +62.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,095
- -24.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,557,576
- -6.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Timothy P O'Shaughnessy Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation emails a link for online nominations to authorized persons at participating schools. It notifies nominated students and provides instructions for the online application. Students must submit an application, résumé, photo, essay or video, two recommendation letters sent directly by their authors, and an official transcript or ACT score report. Eligible students must be U.S. citizens and Kansas residents enrolled as high school seniors at a school listed on the foundation’s website. They must have at least a 3.6 GPA, a 26 ACT score, or a 1240 SAT score, and be nominated by their high school counselor or nominating committee. Each school may submit up to two nominations per year. Selection is based on academic performance and demonstrated character traits, assessed through recommendations and a personal statement or submission. The filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The filing gives an annual submission deadline of noon on November 30. The 2025 deadline has passed; the filing does not establish whether the 2026 application cycle is open.
- Deadline
- The filing gives an annual submission deadline of noon on November 30.
- Contact
Application contact: Claudette Glenn
Mailing address: PO Box 422, Kechi, KS 67067
Phone: (316) 263-8294
Email: info@timoshfoundation.org
Website: https://timposhfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Timothy P O'Shaughnessy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
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
The foundation is based in Kechi, Kansas. In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas and 13% to recipients in Indiana. The scholarship eligibility criteria specify Kansas residency.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Timothy P O'Shaughnessy Foundation gives
- Giving grew 237% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 237% of 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 $9K (2020) to $79K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $79K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 13 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $79,240 |
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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 | $1,557,576 | $144,623 | $253,845 | $79,240 | 13 | $237,918 | $127,354 | $100,423 |
| 2023 | $1,668,430 | $445,665 | $415,444 | $64,240 | 8 | $413,065 | $110,126 | $116,917 |
| 2022 | $1,638,090 | $92,370 | $181,560 | $38,701 | 6 | $178,647 | $86,922 | $154,740 |
| 2021 | $1,727,419 | $287,621 | $246,045 | $23,500 | 4 | $179,575 | $26,026 | $148,514 |
| 2020 | $1,685,943 | $39,170 | $109,539 | $9,000 | 2 | — | $14,932 | $116,861 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Timothy P O'Shaughnessy Foundation reported a distributable amount of $100K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The filing does not state a mission. Its grantmaking includes educational scholarships paid to individual recipients.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $79,240. The grants ranged from $1,585 to $12,325, with a median of $5,000. The listed grants were to individual recipients, and each listed purpose was “educational pursuits of own choosing.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael L O'Shaughnessy, Priscilla O'Shaughnessy, Katherine E O'Shaughnessy, Grant Mitchell, and Colin Falls as directors; Clare O Blasi as president; Nick Blasi and Cherry R Lahar as secretaries; Lael Falls as “VICE PRESIDE”; and Claudette Glenn as “ADMINISTRATO.”
Timothy P O'Shaughnessy Foundation is led by Clare O. Blasi, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Clare O. Blasi
President
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colin Falls
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grant Mitchell
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine E. O'Shaughnessy
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael L. O'Shaughnessy
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Priscilla O'Shaughnessy
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claudette Glenn
Administrator
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$60K (2020) → $80K (2024)
Cherry R. Lahar
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lael O' Falls
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Blasi
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Gerald O'Shaughnessy (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $80K, to Claudette Glenn (Administrato).
Frequently asked questions about Timothy P O'Shaughnessy Foundation
How much does Timothy P O'Shaughnessy Foundation give each year?
Timothy P O'Shaughnessy Foundation gave $79K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $64K across 8 grants.
What is Timothy P O'Shaughnessy Foundation's typical grant size?
Timothy P O'Shaughnessy Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,095, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Timothy P O'Shaughnessy Foundation give grants?
Timothy P O'Shaughnessy Foundation gives mostly in Kansas: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Indiana (13%).
Does Timothy P O'Shaughnessy Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Timothy P O'Shaughnessy Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Pursuits of Own Choosing" (13 grants).
How large is Timothy P O'Shaughnessy Foundation?
Timothy P O'Shaughnessy Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $238K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $100K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Timothy P O'Shaughnessy Foundation fund?
The filing does not state a mission. Its grantmaking includes educational scholarships paid to individual recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Timothy P O'Shaughnessy Foundation?
The foundation emails a link for online nominations to authorized persons at participating schools. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Timothy P O'Shaughnessy Foundation's EIN?
Timothy P O'Shaughnessy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3597612. 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. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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