The Shaughnessy Family Foundation makes concentrated, faith-aligned philanthropic investments in its local Catholic infrastructure. In the available giving cycle the foundation made a single large, unrestricted grant to the Roman Catholic Foundation of Eastern Missouri, indicating support for diocesan-level charitable activity in the St. Louis region. Their giving appears focused on sustaining core Catholic institutions rather than many small, issue-specific projects.
Highly concentrated: one large unrestricted grant to a local diocesan foundation rather than multiple small awards; appears to favor core institutional support to a single faith-based recipient.
A $325,000 unrestricted grant to the Roman Catholic Foundation of Eastern Missouri sets the tone for The Shaughnessy Family Foundation C/o Joseph F Shaughnessy’s giving: substantial support for Catholic institutions in the St. Louis area. The foundation’s recent grants show a pattern of backing diocesan and parish-linked organizations, Catholic schools, and affiliated service providers rather than narrow project-specific initiatives. That mix includes support for the Roman Catholic Foundation of Eastern Missouri, St Louis University - New Jesuit Residence, and Cor Jesu Academy, all of which point to a consistent interest in sustaining Catholic infrastructure. The foundation also extends its support to organizations tied to Catholic education, religious life, and community care. Grants to Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma, Kenrick-glennon Sem Convivium, and St Vincent De Paul Society show a relationship with institutions that serve faith formation and charitable outreach. In the same giving cycle, the foundation backed Doorways, Ronald Mcdonald House, and Missouri History Museum, suggesting a broader local charitable footprint while keeping a clear emphasis on long-standing community institutions. Its grants are largely general-purpose, which indicates flexibility in how recipients use the funds.
Catholic institutional support is central to the foundation’s recent grantmaking. It gave $325,000 to the Roman Catholic Foundation of Eastern Missouri for general charitable purposes, and also supported the Roman Catholic Foundation in St Louis with a $125,000 grant in 2023. Catholic education is another visible thread. The foundation awarded $30,000 to Cor Jesu Academy in 2024 and repeated the same amount to the school in 2023. It also gave $25,000 to Sluhs - Go Forth Campaign and $20,000 to Cardinal Ritter College Prep. Religious communities and formation programs appear as well. Grants include $50,000 to Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma, $10,000 to Kenrick-glennon Sem Convivium in both 2023 and 2024, and $5,000 to Sisters of St Joseph of Carondelet. These awards suggest sustained attention to Catholic leadership, worship, and service institutions.
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$128K
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Most grants fall between $3K and $30K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$30K
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Notable grantees: Roman Catholic Foundation of Eastern Missouri
Typical grant size is modest relative to the largest awards: p25 is $2,500, median is $5,000, and p75 is $30,000. At the same time, the foundation makes a few much larger awards, including a $325,000 grant and several grants in the $50,000 to $125,000 range. The recent list shows repeated support to the same recipients across years, including Roman Catholic Foundation, Missouri History Museum, St Joseph Imperial, Cor Jesu Academy, Missouri Botanical Garden, and Kenrick-glennon Sem Convivium. The foundation is a family foundation, gives local grants, and does not fund individuals or make program-related investments.
Grantmaking is heavily centered in Missouri, with 80% of grants going to recipients in the foundation’s HQ state. St Louis is the main recipient city, appearing across Catholic, educational, cultural, and service organizations such as Missouri History Museum, St Louis University - New Jesuit Residence, and Doorways. Outside Missouri, the foundation’s grants in the recent list reached Houston, Cleveland, Baltimore, and Washington, DC, but those were limited in number compared with the Missouri concentration. The recipient-country distribution is entirely US-based.
The recent grants cluster around Catholic institutions and related community organizations. Examples include the Roman Catholic Foundation of Eastern Missouri, St Louis University - New Jesuit Residence, Cor Jesu Academy, Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma, and St Vincent De Paul Society, all funded for general charitable purposes.
The typical award sits at $5,000 median, with p25 at $2,500 and p75 at $30,000. The list also includes several larger grants, such as $325,000 to the Roman Catholic Foundation of Eastern Missouri and multiple $50,000 awards.
Yes. Several recipients appear in more than one year, including Roman Catholic Foundation, Missouri History Museum, St Joseph Imperial, Cor Jesu Academy, Missouri Botanical Garden, and Kenrick-glennon Sem Convivium. That pattern suggests repeat support rather than one-time-only giving.
Most grants go to recipients in Missouri, and 80% of grants are to organizations in the HQ state. St Louis is the main recipient city, while smaller portions of the portfolio reached Imperial, Houston, Cleveland, Baltimore, and Washington, DC.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCHDIOCESE OF ST LOUIS | ST LOUIS, MO | $2,137,778 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| ROMAN CATHOLIC FOUNDATION OF EASTERN MISSOURI | ST LOUIS, MO | $125,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE | ST LOUIS, MO | $70,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| DOORWAYS | ST LOUIS, MO | $65,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM | ST LOUIS, MO | $50,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| COR JESU ACADEMY | ST LOUIS, MO | $40,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN | ST LOUIS, MO | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| SLUHS - GO FORTH CAMPAIGN | ST LOUIS, MO | $25,000 | 2025 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| ROMAN CATHOLIC FOUNDATION OF EASTERN MISSOURI | ST LOUIS, MO | $325,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM | ST LOUIS, MO | $50,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| RELIGIOUS SISTERS OF MERCY OF ALMA | ST LOUIS, MO | $50,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| ST JOSEPH IMPERIAL | IMPERIAL, MO | $50,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| ST LOUIS UNIVERSITY - NEW JESUIT RESIDENCE | ST LOUIS, MO | $50,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| DOORWAYS | ST LOUIS, MO | $35,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| COR JESU ACADEMY | ST LOUIS, MO | $30,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE | ST LOUIS, MO | $30,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| SLUHS - GO FORTH CAMPAIGN | ST LOUIS, MO | $25,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN | ST LOUIS, MO | $25,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| KENRICK-GLENNON SEM CONVIVIUM | ST LOUIS, MO | $10,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| VILLA ANGELA - ST JOSEPH'S | CLEVELAND, OH | $5,000 | 2024 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| ROMAN CATHOLIC FOUNDATION | ST LOUIS, MO | $125,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| ST LOUIS UNIVERSITY - NEW JESUIT RESIDENCE | ST LOUIS, MO | $50,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM | ST LOUIS, MO | $50,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| COR JESU ACADEMY | ST LOUIS, MO | $30,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN | ST LOUIS, MO | $25,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| CARDINAL RITTER SENIOR SERVICES MOTHER PERPETUAL HELP EXPANSION | ST LOUIS, MO | $25,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| CARDINAL RITTER COLLEGE PREP | ST LOUIS, MO | $20,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY | ST LOUIS, MO | $20,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| KENRICK-GLENNON SEM CONVIVIUM | ST LOUIS, MO | $10,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| SISTERS OF ST JOSEPH OF CARONDELET | ST LOUIS, MO | $5,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES | BALTIMORE, MD | $5,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| ST JOSEPH IMPERIAL | IMPERIAL, MO | $5,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| ONE CLASSROOM ADMINISTRATION | ST LOUIS, MO | $5,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER | HOUSTON, TX | $5,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| MOUNT GRACE CONVENT | ST LOUIS, MO | $3,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| MARIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL | ST LOUIS, MO | $3,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| WORLD VILLAGES FOR CHILDREN | WASHINGTON, DC | $2,500 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| LOYOLA ACADEMY | ST LOUIS, MO | $2,500 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| AVE MARIA UNIVERSITY | AVE MARIA, FL | $2,500 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| ARCHBISHOP OF THE MILITARY SERVICES | WASHINGTON, DC | $2,500 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| SISTER CHRISTINE'S FOOD PANTRY | IMPERIAL, MO | $2,500 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| MEDS AND FOOD FOR KIDS | ST LOUIS, MO | $2,500 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP FOOD PANTRY | ST LOUIS, MO | $2,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| INDIANA UNIVERSITY | BLOOMINGTON, IN | $2,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| INDEPENDENCE CENTER OF ST LOUIS | ST LOUIS, MO | $2,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| ST MATTHEW THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH | ST LOUIS, MO | $2,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| THE FRANCISCAN CONNECTION | ST LOUIS, MO | $2,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| FRANCISCAN FOUNDATION FOR THE HOLY LAND | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| RURAL PARISH WORKERS | CADET, MO | $1,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| CARMELITE SISTERSDISCALCED NUNS | ST LOUIS, MO | $1,000 | 2023 | GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
ARCHDIOCESE OF ST LOUIS
$2,137,778GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
DOORWAYS
$65,000GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM
$50,000GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
COR JESU ACADEMY
$40,000GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN
$25,000GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
SLUHS - GO FORTH CAMPAIGN
$25,000GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM
$50,000GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
RELIGIOUS SISTERS OF MERCY OF ALMA
$50,000GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
ST JOSEPH IMPERIAL
$50,000GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
ST LOUIS UNIVERSITY - NEW JESUIT RESIDENCE
$50,000GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
DOORWAYS
$35,000GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
COR JESU ACADEMY
$30,000GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
SLUHS - GO FORTH CAMPAIGN
$25,000GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
MISSOURI BOTANICAL GARDEN
$25,000GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
KENRICK-GLENNON SEM CONVIVIUM
$10,000GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
VILLA ANGELA - ST JOSEPH'S
$5,000GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
ST LOUIS UNIVERSITY - NEW JESUIT RESIDENCE
$50,000GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
MISSOURI HISTORY MUSEUM
$50,000GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
COR JESU ACADEMY
$30,000GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
CARDINAL RITTER SENIOR SERVICES MOTHER PERPETUAL HELP EXPANSION
$25,000GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
CARDINAL RITTER COLLEGE PREP
$20,000GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY
$20,000GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
KENRICK-GLENNON SEM CONVIVIUM
$10,000GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
SISTERS OF ST JOSEPH OF CARONDELET
$5,000GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES
$5,000GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
ST JOSEPH IMPERIAL
$5,000GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
ONE CLASSROOM ADMINISTRATION
$5,000GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER
$5,000GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
MOUNT GRACE CONVENT
$3,000GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
WORLD VILLAGES FOR CHILDREN
$2,500GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
ARCHBISHOP OF THE MILITARY SERVICES
$2,500GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
SISTER CHRISTINE'S FOOD PANTRY
$2,500GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP FOOD PANTRY
$2,000GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
ST MATTHEW THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC CHURCH
$2,000GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
THE FRANCISCAN CONNECTION
$2,000GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
RURAL PARISH WORKERS
$1,000GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE
CARMELITE SISTERSDISCALCED NUNS
$1,000GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE