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The Shaughnessy Family Foundation at a glance

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The Shaughnessy Family Foundation

Its FY2024 filing reports that it funds preselected organizations and did not take unsolicited requests; check the foundation's own site before ruling it out.

$2.5M
Granted FY2024still arriving
8
Grants FY2024still arriving
1
States reached
$2.1M
Largest
01What it fundsRead
02The needRead
03Its granteesRead
04Its fieldRead
01What it funds
0186% classified

What it funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year, FY2017 to 2024.

Religion$3.3MPhilanthropy$779kEducation$625kArts & Culture$400kHuman Services$195kEnvironment$150kHousing & Shelter$113kScience & Tech$95kOther$0
02FY2024 · 8 grants

Where the money goes

Grants by size, and the largest recipients.

By grant size · FY2024

  • $10k–50k3 grants · $90k
  • $50k–250k4 grants · $310k
  • $250k+1 grant · $2.1M
$65,000
Median grant
1
States reached
$0
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
ARCHDIOCESE OF ST LOUIS$2,137,778
ROMAN CATHOLIC FOUNDATION OF EASTERN MISSOURI$125,000
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE$70,000
DOORWAYS$65,000
MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM$50,000
COR JESU ACADEMY$40,000
SLUHS - GO FORTH CAMPAIGN$25,000
MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN$25,000
02The need
03

Does the money reach high-need areas?

Each grant placed by the hardship in its grantee’s ZIP, against the area’s typical level.

show:

Its human-services grants (FY17–17, $5k) land where the poverty rate runs at 21%, against an area that typically sits at 12%. 100% of those dollars go to grantees based in above-average-need neighborhoods. Most of its grants land in higher-need ZIPs.

area typical 12%LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR: $5k → 21%0%20%40%50%more need →
grant to an above-average-need area below average· circle size = grant amount
How this is measured
Matched: human-services grants are those whose grantee’s IRS cause code is Human Services. Placed by people below the poverty line in the grantee’s ZIP, averaged from the tracts in that ZIP.

Which US states its grants reach

IL
WI
MI
MA
IN
OH
CO
NE
MO
KY
MD
TN
DC
GA
TX
FL
How this is measured
US grants placed by each grantee’s ZIP, which can differ from where services are delivered. Need from public data (U.S. Census/ACS, CDC PLACES, Eviction Lab, USDA), shown as context about the area, never attributed to the funder’s giving.
03Its grantees
repeat funding

Who it funds again

Organizations funded in more than one year, against those funded once.

54%of every dollar goes to organizations it has funded before.
$3.1M · 76 repeat orgs$2.6M to everyone else

76 repeat relationships: 6 still active in FY2024, 70 since wound down; 1 grantees were first funded in FY2024 (too recent to call).

How the two cohorts compare

Re-uppedFunded once

Organizations

76
41

Total granted

$3.1M
$452k

Median revenue growth · since first grant

+28%
+44%

Still filing today

29%
20%

New vs renewed · share of each year

In FY2024, 11% of grant dollars renewed an existing relationship; $2.1M went to new ones.

50%100%’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24
RenewedFirst-time

Where new relationships form · theme of each grantee’s first grant

’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24
EducationHealthInternationalHousing & ShelterArts & CultureFood & NutritionOther
How this is measured
First-time means a grantee’s first year in the filing window; renewed means funded in an earlier year too. The renewed share climbs naturally as a portfolio matures, so the signal is a year that bucks it (a wave of new grantees). The earliest year is left-censored: relationships that predate the data read as new. Theme is the grantee’s IRS cause.

Backed again, and grew

  • IR
    INTERFAITH RESIDENCE D/B/A DOORWAYS
    2× · 2023–2024 · $100k · revenue +28%
  • MB
    MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN BOARD OF TRUSTEES
    4× · 2021–2024 · $100k · revenue +3%
  • WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
    3× · 2017–2020 · $60k · revenue +76%

Funded once

  • SJ
    ST JOSEPH'S ACADEMY
    one grant, 2017 · $100k
  • RS
    RELIGIOUS SISTERS OF MERCY OF ALMA
    one grant, 2023 · $50k
  • CC
    CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE GAVELSTON-HOUSTON
    one grant, 2017 · $25k
How this is measured

Repeat means funded in two or more distinct years. Growth and survival are read from each grantee’s own subsequent IRS filings.

04Its field

Closest unfunded matches

The nonprofits that most resemble its grantees but are not funded by it, scored along the direction from the rest of the field toward the portfolio. A resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

1
Avila University

Avila university, a catholic university sponsored by saint joseph educational ministries, a ministerial public juridic person of the catholic church (sjem), is a values-based community of learning providing liberal arts, professional,…

Education
2
Loyola University

Loyola University New Orleans, a Jesuit and Catholic institution of higher education, welcomes students of diverse backgrounds and prepares them to lead meaningful lives with and for others; to pursue truth, wisdom, and virtue; and to work…

Education
3
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University

University is a 4 year private catholic institution, offering degrees in nursing, health/behavioral sciences, & humanities. the college is an integral part of the fmol health system.

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4
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System Inc

Inspired by the vision of st. francis and in the tradition of the roman catholic church, we extend the healing ministry of jesus christ to god's people, especially those most in need. we call forth all who serve in this healthcare…

Health
5
Mercy Health

Mercy Health will provide assistance, support and direction to all of the health care institutions and activities operated and maintained by its Subsidiaries. The mission of Mercy Health in performing these activities shall be to provide a…

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6
St John's University New York

St. john's university is a catholic, vincentian, metropolitan, and global institution of higher education (continued on schedule o).

Education
7
St Mary's University

St. marys university, as a catholic marianist university, fosters the formation of people in faith and educates leaders for the common good through community, integrated liberal arts and professional education, and academic excellence.

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8
University Family Physicians Inc

Engage actively and continuously in medical research, education and training in the practice of medicine in conjunction with the department of family medicine of the indiana university school of medicine and indiana university…

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9
Mount Mary University Inc

Mount mary university, an urban catholic university for women sponsored by the school sisters of notre dame, provides an environment for the development of the whole person. the university encourages leadership, integrity, and a deep sense…

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10
Saint Xavier University

Saint xavier university, a catholic institution inspired by the heritage of the sisters of mercy, educates persons to search for truth, think critically, communicate effectively and serve wisely and compassionately in support of human…

Education
11
St Bernards Healthcare Inc

To provide christ-like healing to the community through education, treatment and health services. see schedule o for additional information. since 1900, st bernards has served as our community's trusted provider of comprehensive,…

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12
St Marys Healthcare System for Children Inc

To serve as the sole member of the various health care and supporting organizations that comprise st. mary's healthcare system for children

Health
How this is measured
The grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is Roman Catholic Foundation of Eastern Missouri; the most unlike its peers is Meds & Food for Kids. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.
04the grantee network

32 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2025.

Each grant beside the grantee’s revenue from every source, year by year.

How this is measured

Counted here: distinct organizations funded across 2017 to 2025, not grant rows in a single year, so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 32 of the 119 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile.

Each grantee is resolved to its own IRS returns. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

0
Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
8
Early backer (in before they grew)
31/32
Grantees still filing
26/32
Grew since first funded

Where the money sits, by cause and then by grantee

ARCHDIOCESE OF ST LOUIS: $2,137,778 · OtherARCHDIOCESE OF ST LOUISST JOSEPH IMPERIAL PARISH - BEYOND SUNDAY: $592,500 · OtherST JOSEPH IMPERIAL PARISH - BEYOND SUNDAYROMAN CATHOLIC FOUNDATION: $325,000 · OtherROMAN CATHOLIC FOUNDATION+95 more: $1,870,000 · Other+95 moreROMAN CATHOLIC FOUNDATION OF EASTERN MISSOURI: $450,000 · PhilanthropyMISSOURI HISTORICAL SOCIETY: $280,000 · Arts & CultureMUNICIPAL THEATRE ASSOCIATION OF ST LOUIS: $25,000 · Arts & CultureWASHINGTON UNIVERSITY: $60,000 · EducationFONTBONNE UNIVERSITY: $54,500 · EducationONE CLASSROOM: $17,000 · EducationMARIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL: $15,000 · EducationACADEMY OF ST LOUIS ACADEMY OF ST LOUIS: $10,500 · EducationAVE MARIA UNIVERSITY INC: $9,500 · Education+3 more: $11,500 · EducationINTERFAITH RESIDENCE D/B/A DOORWAYS: $100,000 · HealthNAZARETH LIVING CENTER: $17,500 · HealthMOTHER OF GOOD COUNSEL HOME: $6,000 · HealthST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL INC: $5,000 · HealthRheumatology Research Foundation: $5,000 · HealthMISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN BOARD OF TRUSTEES: $100,000 · EnvironmentCRUDEM FOUNDATION INC: $8,500 · InternationalFRANCISCAN FOUNDATION FOR THE HOLY LAND: $5,000 · InternationalMEDS & FOOD FOR KIDS: $4,500 · International
Other$4,925,278Philanthropy$450,000Arts & Culture$305,000Education$178,000Health$133,500Environment$100,000International$18,000

Each grantee by its size and the funder’s share of it; top left is load-bearing

25%50%75%100%$1.0M$10M$100Mgrantee revenue →↑ funder's share of their budgetROMAN CATHOLIC FOUNDATION OF EASTERN MISSOURI: $450,000 over 2y, 3.5% of budgetMISSOURI HISTORICAL SOCIETY: $280,000 over 7y, 0.3% of budgetINTERFAITH RESIDENCE D/B/A DOORWAYS: $100,000 over 2y, 0.4% of budgetMISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN BOARD OF TRUSTEES: $100,000 over 4y, 0.1% of budgetWASHINGTON UNIVERSITY: $60,000 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetFONTBONNE UNIVERSITY: $54,500 over 4y, 0.1% of budgetSHRINE OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE INC: $25,000 over 2y, 0.3% of budgetMUNICIPAL THEATRE ASSOCIATION OF ST LOUIS: $25,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetNAZARETH LIVING CENTER: $17,500 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetONE CLASSROOM: $17,000 over 5y, 1.4% of budgetMARIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL: $15,000 over 5y, 0.1% of budgetACADEMY OF ST LOUIS ACADEMY OF ST LOUIS: $10,500 over 5y, 0.8% of budgetBEYOND HOUSING INC: $10,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetAVE MARIA UNIVERSITY INC: $9,500 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetCRUDEM FOUNDATION INC: $8,500 over 4y, 0.1% of budgetThe Franciscan Connection: $6,000 over 3y, 1.4% of budgetMOTHER OF GOOD COUNSEL HOME: $6,000 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetLittle Sisters of The Poor: $5,000 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetFRANCISCAN FOUNDATION FOR THE HOLY LAND: $5,000 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetCASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY: $5,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL INC: $5,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetKIDS IN THE MIDDLE INC: $5,000 over 2y, 0.2% of budgetRheumatology Research Foundation: $5,000 over 5y, 0.0% of budgetCARDINAL GLENNON CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION: $5,000 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetMEDS & FOOD FOR KIDS: $4,500 over 3y, 0.1% of budgetACCESS ACADEMIES: $4,000 over 4y, 0.1% of budgetSt Joseph Housing Initiative: $3,000 over 2y, 0.4% of budgetLOYOLA ACADEMY OF ST LOUIS: $2,500 over 1y, 0.1% of budgetOUR LITTLE HAVEN: $2,000 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetBuilding Futures Inc: $1,000 over 1y, 0.4% of budgetFOOD OUTREACH INC: $750 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetST LOUIS AREA FOOD BANK INC: $750 over 1y, 0.0% of budget
Grantee by grantee: a decade per organization, before and after funding

A decade per grantee: revenue shaded, grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

  • Who funds ROMAN CATHOLIC FOUNDATION OF EASTERN MISSOURI ↗
  • Who funds MISSOURI HISTORICAL SOCIETY ↗
  • Who funds INTERFAITH RESIDENCE D/B/A DOORWAYS ↗
  • Who funds MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN BOARD OF TRUSTEES ↗
  • Who funds WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ↗
  • Who funds FONTBONNE UNIVERSITY ↗
  • Who funds SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE INC ↗
  • Who funds MUNICIPAL THEATRE ASSOCIATION OF ST LOUIS ↗
  • Who funds NAZARETH LIVING CENTER ↗
  • Who funds ONE CLASSROOM ↗
  • Who funds MARIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL ↗

Co-funders

Grantmakers whose grantees overlap with this funder’s far more than size alone predicts. Closer means stronger alignment; arcs show where they also fund each other. Here they form a tightly interlocked group: most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

St Louis Community Fo…Roman Catholic Founda…Commerce Bancshares F…St Louis Community Fo…United Way of Greater…Vincent E and Mary Ju…Ross Family FoundationWorld Wide Technology…Ravarino Family Found…Moneta Group Charitab…International Charita…Pecha Family Foundati…
St Louis Community Foundation IncMO47.1× affinity22 shared granteesties to 11 of 11Hover any node to trace its alignments.Compare side by side →

Open a dossier: St Louis Community Foundation Inc · Roman Catholic Foundation of Eastern Missouri · Commerce Bancshares Foundation · St Louis Community Foundation · United Way of Greater St Louis Inc · Vincent E and Mary Judith Shaw Family Foundation · Ross Family Foundation · World Wide Technology Foundation · Ravarino Family Foundation · Moneta Group Charitable Foundation · International Charitable Foundation · Pecha Family Foundation

How this is measured
Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. Overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.

How much its grantees rely on government

Each dot is one organization The Shaughnessy Family Foundation funds: left to right is the share of its income from government, bottom to top the share from The Shaughnessy Family Foundation. Bigger dots raise more.

2024
’20’21’22’23’24’25
no gov · 10%0%1%3%5%funder's share of their income ↑0%10%20%30%40%share of the org’s income from government →median 0%
  • Ave Maria University Inc: 0% of income from government
no gov moneyreceives it· size = income
1get no government money at all
8report government grants on their 990 we could not trace to a source (not plotted)
0rely on government for over half their income
⤢ axis zoomed · 0–40%
typical government reliance, FY20–25
How this is measured
Government income is each org’s traced federal awards (USASpending grants and contracts) plus state payments (open checkbooks) as a share of its total revenue (IRS Form 990); the self-reported government-grant line (990 line 1e) is carried for cross-check: a grantee that reports government grants we could not trace to a source is left off the chart rather than shown as receiving none. An association, not a claim that a grant caused the public funding. Coverage is precision-first, a floor rather than a census; state records exist for 9 states, so a grantee outside them shows no state figure (dimmed) rather than a false zero. Federal award amounts are obligations, which can span years, so a single-year share is indicative. 990 filings lag 12 to 24 months.

On method. Every financial figure here is read from IRS e-file XML, the funder’s own 990/990-PF, and from the multi-year returns of the 119 grantees we resolved, each linked to its source. Grantee outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III), read as association with funding, never as caused by it. Low-confidence name matches are suppressed rather than guessed. How we build these →

How this is measured
Each figure carries one of six labels. Filed is what the funder reported on its return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears.

Generated from the IRS Form 990-PF e-file return for fiscal year 2024, released 2024. Filings run roughly 12 to 24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

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