Private foundation · EIN 92-1136861 · Sn Luis Obisp, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Larry and Jo Shupnick Family Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $805K total, median $30K. 33% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$805K
Median grant
$30K
Stays in CA
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cal Poly Philanthropic FoundationPomona, CACharitable donation$765K
St Lukes Wood River FoundationKetchum, IDCharitable donation$30K
Pan Mass ChallengeNeedham Heights, MACharitable donation$10K

By state: California 1 · Idaho 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Larry and Jo Shupnick Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Sn Luis Obisp, California, administered in care of Lawrence M Shupnick, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 Larry and Jo Shupnick Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Larry and Jo Shupnick Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $805K across 3 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Larry and Jo Shupnick Family Foundation give?

California (1 grants), Idaho (1 grants), Massachusetts (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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