How to apply
Letter request Contact: David a Wismer Jr, 15555 Highway 83, Colorado Springs, Co, 7194958665 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Exempt religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
5 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christian FoundationAlpharetta, GA | General administrative | $150K |
| National Mill Dog RescuePeyton, CO | General administrative | $101K |
| Life NetworkColorado Springs, CO | General administrative | $100K |
| Philip Webb Sacred ArtsLexington, KY | General Administrative | $7,500 |
| Heritage FoundationWashington, DC | General administrative | $2,500 |
By state: Colorado 2 · Georgia 1 · Kentucky 1 · District of Columbia 1
About this foundation
Shamrock Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Colorado Spgs, Colorado, administered in care of David a Wismer Jr, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Shamrock Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Letter request Deadlines: NONE.
How much does Shamrock Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $361K across 5 grants, a median of $100K.
Where does Shamrock Foundation give?
Colorado (2 grants), Georgia (1 grants), Kentucky (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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