The Tom and Kathy Shannon Family Foundation is a private foundation established in Florida in 2007, based in Lutz, FL. The foundation focuses on youth development, education, and veteran services, with a particular emphasis on providing opportunities for underprivileged youth and supporting veterans in need.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.1M
-3.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$341K
-13.4% YoY
Grant Count
48
+29.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
-33.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds youth sports scholarships for underprivileged youth to participate in sports camps, as well as veteran nonprofits providing life-changing services. Key funding areas include:
- Youth sports scholarships and youth services
- Education programs
- Veteran support and services
- Human services
- Philanthropy and grantmaking
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$2,000
Average Grant
$7,800
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds primarily in Florida, New York, and Virginia. Recent grant announcements indicate activity in Charlottesville and Albemarle, Virginia, as well as local Florida schools.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $3,171,049
- Total revenues: $588,940
- Total expenses: $400,475
- Total giving: $393,550
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,071,834 | $3,171,049 | $2,982,584 |
| Revenue | $259,040 | $588,940 | $216,960 |
| Expenses | $358,255 | $400,475 | $295,372 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $348,602 | $396,387 | $291,455 |
| Net Investment Income | $121,585 | $111,707 | $112,872 |
| Distributable Amount | $161,265 | $135,426 | $143,222 |
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
198 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
- Thomas J. Shannon Jr. – President/Director
- Mary Kathryn Shannon – Vice President/Secretary
- April Shannon McDonald – Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS J SHANNON JR | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARY KATHRYN SHANNON | VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| APRIL SHANNON MCDONALD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CRYSTAL S DEAL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| THOMAS JOSEPH SHANNON III | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has distributed grants to educational institutions and veteran organizations. Recent grant announcements include distributions to area schools and teacher grant programs in Virginia, as well as support for veteran-focused nonprofits providing mental health and wellness services.
Shannon Foundation distributes $11K to area schools**Contact Information:**
Address: 17635 Tobacco Rd, Lutz, FL 33558-4850
Phone: 813-961-1040
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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