Private foundation · EIN 58-2309103 · Cumming, Georgia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Shannon Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 31 grants paid, $241K total, median $3,000. 35% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
31
$241K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in GA
35%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.6M

Grants paid in 2024

31 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Trinity Washington UniversityWashington, DCEducation$40K
Trinity Washington UniversityWashington, DCEducation$40K
El Rio Community SchoolLos Angeles, CAEarly childhood education$26K
Palama SettlementHonolulu, HISocial work in hi$22K
El Rio Community SchoolLos Angeles, CAEarly childhood education$18K
El Rio Community SchoolLos Angeles, CAEarly childhood education$10K
Emory UniversityAtlanta, GAEducation$10K
The Place of Forsyth County IncCumming, GAEmergency assistance$10K
University of GeorgiaAthens, GAEducation$10K
Onstage Atlanta IncDecatur, GAPromoting arts in community$9,000
Atlanta Community Food BankAtlanta, GAFight hunger$5,000
National Ataxia FoundationGolden Valley, MNResearch for cure for ataxia$5,000
Sisters of Notre Dame de NamurBaltimore, MDCare for elderly religious$5,000
Theatre Artists StudioScottsdale, AZTheatre arts$5,000
Trinity Washington UniversityWashington, DCEducation$5,000
Agnes Scott CollegeDecatur, GAEducation$3,000
God's Love We DeliverNew York, NYFight hunger$3,000
Legal OutreachLong Island City, NYLaw related educational assist$3,000
Mercy Care FoundationChamblee, GAHealthcare for homeless$3,000
Dickinson ColegeCarlisle, PAEducation$1,000
FreewavesLos Angeles, CAOut the window project$1,000
Grey Nuns of the Sacred HeartYardley, PACare for elderly religious$1,000
Planned Parenthood Fed of AmericaWashington, DCWomen's rights$1,000
The American Classical LeagueHamilton, OHEducation greek and latin languages$1,000
Unrwa USAWashington, DCGasa support$1,000
Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TNEducation$1,000
Cumberland Academy of GeorgiaAtlanta, GAEducation$500
Earlham CollegeRichmond, INEducation$500
Paideia SchoolAtlanta, GAEducation$500
Atlanta Humane SocietyAtlanta, GAPrevent animal cruelty$250
Wild Nest Bird RehabDecatur, GARehab injured and orphaned birds$250

By state: District of Columbia 5 · California 4 · Georgia 11 · Hawaii 1 · New York 2 · Minnesota 1

About this foundation

Shannon Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Cumming, Georgia, administered in care of Mary Beth Gr, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Shannon Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Shannon Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $241K across 31 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Shannon Foundation Inc give?

District of Columbia (5 grants), California (4 grants), Georgia (11 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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