Private foundation · EIN 58-2489866 · Crystal Bay, Nevada · Philanthropy & grantmaking

David and Linda Shaheen Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you work nationally. The foundation accepts applications (None) and its median grant is $8,592.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 16 grants paid, $701K total, median $8,592. 13% of grants stayed in Nevada. Stated restrictions: Restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations in education, the arts, conservation & humanitarian endeavors

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
16
$701K
Median grant
$8,592
Stays in NV
13%
of grants
Deadline
None
Assets
$13M

How to apply

All applications should be sent through website: Eatyourpeas.com Contact: David M Shaheen, Po Box 973, Crystal Bay, Nv, 7758328484 Deadlines: None Restrictions: Restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations in education, the arts, conservation & humanitarian endeavors

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
A Place Called HomeLos Angeles, CAProvide children haven and education$469K
Los Angeles PhilharmonicLos Angeles, CAMusic education in public schools$50K
Regents of the University of CaliforniaPasadena, CAAMP Education Program$50K
University of Nv Reno FoundationReno, NVGrant$30K
Harvard Medical School - Hms Medscience ProgCambridge, MAMedical education in hihg school$25K
Heart of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAYouth programs in education$25K
9 DotsLos Angeles, CAComputer edcuation for youth$20K
Museum of Contempory of GeorgiaAtlanta, GAEducation Program$10K
UCLA FoundationPasadena, CAGrant$7,185
FeastLos Angeles, CAAssist families with food$3,500
Olmsted Plein Air FoundationTucker, GASupports southern artists$3,000
War Horse NewsSanford, NVGrant$2,500
University of Georgia FoundationAthens, GAArts based education and scholarships$2,000
Arlington Garden in PasadenaPasadena, CAGrant$1,500
We the VeteransAlexandria, VAGrant$1,500
Simple Changes IncMason Neck, VAGrant$1,000

By state: California 8 · Nevada 2 · Massachusetts 1 · Georgia 3 · Virginia 2

About this foundation

David and Linda Shaheen Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Crystal Bay, Nevada, administered in care of David Shaheen, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does David and Linda Shaheen Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. All applications should be sent through website: Eatyourpeas.com Deadlines: None.

How much does David and Linda Shaheen Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $701K across 16 grants, a median of $8,592.

Where does David and Linda Shaheen Foundation Inc give?

California (8 grants), Nevada (2 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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