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THE SHEA FOUNDATION
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THE SHEA FOUNDATION
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Walnut, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
95-6027824
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
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THE SHEA FOUNDATION
Closed

Walnut, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
95-6027824
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation

Overview

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This organization closed in 2023. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.

Fiscal Year Start

Dec 1

Organization Type

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THE SHEA FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in California, with additional support in Washington, D.C., and Virginia. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in securing funding can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$325K

2023
Grantees funded
60
Multi-year grantees
80%
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Total No. of Grants

1

Median 1st year grant
$1.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$1.5K
J
James G Shontere
Employee
J
John F Shea
Employee
R
Ronald Lakey
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE SHEA FOUNDATION?
No. THE SHEA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE SHEA FOUNDATION give?
THE SHEA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, and Virginia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE SHEA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE SHEA FOUNDATION fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $1,100. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE SHEA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, THE SHEA FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $325 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE SHEA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2023, THE SHEA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include CATHOLIC COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF LOS ANGELES, ALAGILLE SYNDROME ALLIANCE, and PRAGER UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE SHEA FOUNDATION?
THE SHEA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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