Also known as: Shear Foundation · Shear Family Foundation Inc
Based on their 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 471833006) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.
In its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing, Shear Family Foundation reported 77 grants totaling $9,038,500 to 75 organizations across 16 states and territories. Its largest reported grant was $951,000 to Donor Advised Funds- Charles Schwab.
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Purposes as written on the filing, most frequent first.
| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Donor Advised Funds- Charles Schwab | PITTSBURGH, PA | $951,000 |
| American Friends of Leket Israel Inc | TEANECK, NJ | $600,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | PITTSBURGH, PA | $600,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | NORTHBROOK, IL | $472,000 |
| Amerian Israel Education Fund | WASHINGTON, DC | $450,000 |
| University of Nevada LAS Vegas | LAS VEGAS, NV | $400,000 |
| University of Colorado | DENVER, CO | $350,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness (nami) | LAS VEGAS, NV | $325,000 |
| Duquesne University | PITTSBURGH, PA | $300,000 |
| Greater Pittsburgh Community Foodbank | DUQUESNE, PA | $300,000 |
| Jewish Family & Community Services of Pittsburgh | PITTSBURGH, PA | $300,000 |
| Alpert Jewish Family Services | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $250,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation | PITTSBURGH, PA | $250,000 |
| Foundation for the Defense of Democracies | WASHINGTON, DC | $250,000 |
| Palm Beach County Foodbank | LAKE WORTH BEACH, FL | $250,000 |
| Friends of the Israeli Defense Forces | CHICAGO, IL | $231,000 |
| Eradicate Hate Global Summit | PITTSBURGH, PA | $200,000 |
| Friends of IR David | NEW YORK, NY | $200,000 |
| Magee Women's Research | PITTSBURGH, PA | $200,000 |
| Ucla Foundation | LOS ANGELES, CA | $200,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | $150,000 |
| Central Fund of Israel | CEDARHURST, NY | $150,000 |
| American Friends of Israel Sport Center for the Disabled | NORTHFIELD, IL | $125,000 |
| Huntsman Cancer Foundation | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | $100,000 |
| Palm Beach Police and Fire Foundation | PALM BEACH, FL | $100,000 |
| Soldiers Save Lives | BROOKLYN, NY | $100,000 |
| Three Square Food Bank | LAS VEGAS, NV | $100,000 |
| Connecting Champions | PITTSBURGH, PA | $76,000 |
| Jcfs Chicago | CHICAGO, IL | $75,000 |
| Secure Community Network | CHICAGO, IL | $75,000 |
| West Palm Beach Center for Arts & Technology | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $75,000 |
| Israel Guide DOG Assoc | WARRINGTON, PA | $54,000 |
| Children's Hospital of Chicago | CHICAGO, IL | $50,000 |
| Friends of the Daniel Centers for Progressive Judiasm | CHEVY CHASE, MD | $50,000 |
| Friendship Circle of LAS Vegas | LAS VEGAS, NV | $50,000 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation | CHAGRIN FALLS, OH | $50,000 |
| Live Like Sam Institute | PARK CITY, UT | $50,000 |
| Summit Land Conservancy | PARK CITY, UT | $50,000 |
| The ARK | CHICAGO, IL | $50,000 |
| Vibe Israel | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 |
| Light of Life Mission | PITTSBURGH, PA | $30,000 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League | WEST PALM BEACH, FL | $30,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | $25,000 |
| Clubhouse Summit County | PARK CITY, UT | $25,000 |
| The Cranberry CUP | CRANBERRY TWP, PA | $25,000 |
| Nevada Medical Center | LAS VEGAS, NV | $15,000 |
| BOY Scouts of America | PITTSBURGH, PA | $10,000 |
| Butler County Humane Society | RENFREW, PA | $10,000 |
| Dickinson College | CARLISE, PA | $10,000 |
| Feeding the Carolinas | CLEMMONS, NC | $10,000 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024 — Part XV (grants paid), and the return header (legal name and address). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
