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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 41-6011524

I A O'Shaughnessy Foundation

A private foundation in Bloomington, MN. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 110 grants and $5.2 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $5,233,440

    Grants listed
    110
    Assets, end of year
    $79,658,812

  • Tax year 2023

    $5,163,880

    Grants listed
    85
    Assets, end of year
    $71,851,898

  • Tax year 2022

    $5,342,499

    Grants listed
    81
    Assets, end of year
    $73,944,092

  • Tax year 2021

    $4,175,776

    Grants listed
    101
    Assets, end of year
    $78,131,263

  • Tax year 2020

    $4,218,404

    Grants listed
    97
    Assets, end of year
    $83,836,756

  • Tax year 2019

    $3,058,188

    Grants listed
    96
    Assets, end of year
    $88,175,701

Grants paid in 2024

110 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Boston College - City ConnectsChestnut Hill, MA

    Scaling and sustaining integrated student support

    $306,000
  2. Uchicago ImpactChicago, IL

    Enhancing cultivate to deepen its impact on education

    $300,000
  3. Big Shoulders FundChicago, IL

    Emerging school leaders program

    $250,000
  4. Communities in Schools - ChicagoChicago, IL

    Expansion of cis of chicago's intensive student supports program

    $175,000
  5. Reading Partners Twin CitiesSaint Paul, MN

    Literacy tutoring growth and innovation to meet community needs

    $175,000
  6. TNTPNew York, NY

    Denver metro charter leader cohort

    $175,000
  7. Reading PartnersOakland, CA

    Expanding access to literacy tutoring

    $150,000
  8. Resilient Communities Resilitient Future IncDenver, CO

    Trauma informed futures project

    $150,000
  9. Boys Hope Girls Hope of Illinois IncWilmette, IL

    More hope: boys hope girls home homes

    $140,000
  10. Operation BreakthroughKansas City, MO

    Rising rays program to prepare for kindergarten

    $140,000
  11. 29 AcresCross Roads, TX

    1) expanded programming area, office/workstation space, and secure record storage area at denton county hub; 2) help fund greatest needs of other projects.

    $96,970
  12. University of Notre Dame Du LacSouth Bend, IN

    This grant would go to an existing endowment (john f. O'shaughnessy professor in strategic leadership).

    $96,970
  13. Baby's SpaceMinneapolis, MN

    Successful transition to kindergarten

    $92,000
  14. University of Notre Dame Du LacSouth Bend, IN

    This grant would go to an existing endowment (john f. O'shaughnessy professor in strategic leadership).

    $91,970
  15. Florence CrittentonHelena, MT

    Funds will be used for renovating the cooney property in helena to serve as our central campus.

    $85,000
  16. University of Notre Dame Du LacSouth Bend, IN

    This grant would go to an existing endowment (john f. O'shaughnessy professor in strategic leadership).

    $80,000
  17. University of Notre Dame Du LacSouth Bend, IN

    Support for the jeanie poole o'shaughnessy excellence fund.

    $76,970
  18. Ascension Seton FoundationAustin, TX

    Funds will help buy cutting-edge NICU equipment.

    $75,000
  19. Family Engagement LabSan Francisco, CA

    Building the capacity of teachers to engage families

    $75,000
  20. Noble SchoolsChicago, IL

    Excel expansion

    $75,000
  21. ReadworksBrooklyn, NY

    Readworks recommendation engion

    $75,000
  22. University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    Grow prepare2nspire programming

    $75,000
  23. Waterloo Greenway ConservancyAustin, TX

    Support for the confluence legacy project

    $75,000
  24. Way to GrowMinneapolis, MN

    Great by 8 expansion initiative

    $65,000
  25. Children's Hospital Colorado FoundationAurora, CO

    Center for integrating ec mental health programs

    $58,000
  26. Montessori Training Center of Minnesota IncSaint Paul, MN

    General operating support

    $52,475
  27. Focus Points Family Resource CenterDenver, CO

    Early childhood health fair & screenings

    $52,000
  28. Misericordia FoundationChicago, IL

    General operating support

    $50,400
  29. Children's Hospital Colorado FoundationAurora, CO

    To continue to support an endowed fund that we created last year for mental health support, prevention and advocacy for adolescent males ages 12-18.

    $50,000
  30. Greater Twin Cities United WayMinneapolis, MN

    80x3: resilient from the start

    $50,000
  31. Jefferson Community FoundationPort Townsend, WA

    Building our internal capacity in order to pursue larger goals that lead to long lasting results.

    $50,000
  32. Lake Country SchoolMinneapolis, MN

    Renovate lake country's rural campus/farmstead in dunn county, wisconsin.

    $50,000
  33. Lake Country SchoolMinneapolis, MN

    LCS building expansion and renovation at the urban campus.

    $50,000
  34. University of Oklahoma FoundationNorman, OK

    Support of the student enrichment and preparation program

    $50,000
  35. Whitefish Theatre CoWhitefish, MT

    Funds to upgrade and renovate the lobby of WTCS i.a. Oshaughnessy cultural arts center.

    $50,000
  36. Montessori Training Center of Minnesota IncSaint Paul, MN

    General operating support

    $48,487
  37. University of Notre Dame Du LacSouth Bend, IN

    Support for the jeanie poole o'shaughnessy excellence fund

    $48,485
  38. Montessori Training Center of Minnesota IncSaint Paul, MN

    General operating support

    $45,475
  39. Families RisingSaint Paul, MN

    Fra seeks to improve service quality for individuals and families impacted by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (fasd) and trauma.

    $41,625
  40. St Pius V Church and SchoolChicago, IL

    Operating support for the casa juan diego children's center.

    $40,400
  41. Jawaahir Dance CompanyMinneapolis, MN

    General operating support

    $40,000
  42. Jefferson County Historical SocietyPort Townsend, WA

    Our project aims to design and build moveable walls for the art gallery space in the museum.

    $39,690
  43. On Your Feet FoundationEvanston, IL

    This grant will focus on the following areas: supporting oyf's therapeutic retreat program, which creates a healing space for birthmothers; and supporting their multi-organizational collaboration to design an assessment tool for birth mothers to detect postpartum mood and anxiety disorder (pmad).

    $38,597
  44. Lake Country SchoolMinneapolis, MN

    Lake country school annual fund

    $36,450
  45. Sacred Heart SchoolsChicago, IL

    Sacred heart schools annual fund campaign

    $35,817
  46. Casa - Court Appointed Special Advocates for ChildrenParker, CO

    Provide financial support for various casa programs associated with children who have been abused, neglected or experienced a life challenge.

    $35,000
  47. GatheringplacePort Hadlock, WA

    Funds will support the construction of a new and permanent building to house and expand our programs.

    $31,950
  48. Regis Jesuit High SchoolAurora, CO

    Support of the strategic initiatives fund as part of the inspire & ignite 2025 campaign.

    $30,809
  49. Green Chair ProjectRaleigh, NC

    Home furnishings for community members in need.

    $29,720
  50. South Bend Center for the HomelessSouth Bend, IN

    Support the work of the homeless center in a time of great need

    $27,750
  51. University of Notre Dame Du LacSouth Bend, IN

    Funds will support the timothy j. O'shaughnessy faculty fellowship endowment

    $27,750
  52. Spy Hop ProductionsSalt Lake Cty, UT

    Support spyhop's ongoing programming.

    $26,617
  53. The Humanity AllianceVictoria, MN

    General operating support

    $26,000
  54. Alliance for Choice in EducationGreenwood VLG, CO

    The purpose of this request is to support our ongoing initiative of providing partial k-12 private school scholarships to lower-income families.

    $25,000
  55. American Prairie FoundationBozeman, MT

    General operating for land preservation

    $25,000
  56. Artists Space IncNew York, NY

    General operating support

    $25,000
  57. BffoundationBentonville, AR

    For a panel at the festival to teach young producers on how the market is looking today and the options for them

    $25,000
  58. Children's Hospital Colorado FoundationAurora, CO

    To continue to support the existing endowed fund for mental health support, prevention and advocacy for children and teens established by the ia o'shaughnessy foundation.

    $25,000
  59. Denver Museum of Nature & ScienceDenver, CO

    To continue supporting the o'shaughnessy endowment at the colorado museum of nature and science.

    $25,000
  60. Denver Rescue MissionDenver, CO

    To help the needy

    $25,000
  61. El Valor CorporationChicago, IL

    Advancing educational & health equity

    $25,000
  62. Giorno Poetry Systems Institute IncNew York, NY

    To support their programming services and general operations

    $25,000
  63. International Community Foundation for Amigos de Los Nios Cabo San Lucas ANational City, CA

    Six annual adln free pediatric dental clinics attend approx. 800 low-income children annually who do not have this care otherwise, all dentist are volunteers.

    $25,000
  64. Kansas University Endowment AssociationLawrence, KS

    To support dual language learners enrolled in project eagle center.

    $25,000
  65. Kent Denver Country Day SchoolEnglewood, CO

    To continue to support the growth of the o'shaughnessy family teaching internship fund.

    $25,000
  66. Parents Television Council IncBurbank, CA

    Our education project informs parents on the harmful effects of digital media on children's mental health.

    $25,000
  67. Redi Lab Colorado AcademyDenver, CO

    Project support

    $25,000
  68. Rivendell TheatreChicago, IL

    To provide funding for the folded map project.

    $25,000
  69. Missionary Oblates of Mary ImmaculateWashington, NE

    Expand a global and mobile "center for mission" to include oblates, as well as lay men and women.

    $24,000
  70. Rodale InstituteKutztown, PA

    To fund their work and operations

    $22,952
  71. Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment ProgramCarbondale, CO

    Each year, azyep partners with over 30 teachers in 25 schools and 4 school districts to create radio projects with students in 2nd through 12th grade.

    $20,000
  72. Celtic Junction Arts CenterSaint Paul, MN

    To support the needs of the celtic junctions programs

    $20,000
  73. Clothes to Kids of DenverDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $20,000
  74. Colorado Animal Rescue IncGlenwood SPGS, CO

    To support the general operations of the animal shelter and adoptable pets.

    $20,000
  75. Montessori Training Center of Minnesota IncSaint Paul, MN

    Lawrence m. O'shaughnessy memorial grant

    $20,000
  76. Montessori Training Center of Minnesota IncSaint Paul, MN

    Lawrence m. O'shaughnessy memorial grant

    $20,000
  77. Montessori Training Center of Minnesota IncSaint Paul, MN

    Lawrence m. O'shaughnessy memorial grant

    $20,000
  78. Montessori Training Center of Minnesota IncSaint Paul, MN

    Lawrence m. O'shaughnessy memorial grant

    $20,000
  79. Montessori Training Center of Minnesota IncSaint Paul, MN

    Lawrence m. O'shaughnessy memorial grant

    $20,000
  80. University of Notre Dame Du LacSouth Bend, IN

    This endowment supports a professor of strategic leadership in the mendoza college of business.

    $20,000
  81. Proyecto Santo NinoAnthony, NM

    The grant funds would be used to support all the operations of the organization.

    $17,500
  82. Montessori American Indian Childcare CenterRoseville, MN

    General operating support

    $17,000
  83. Aim Higher FoundationSaint Paul, MN

    Growth of endowment fund

    $16,970
  84. Arrupe Jesuit High SchoolDenver, CO

    College counseling: serving students who become 70% first generation high school graduates and 90% first generation college bound.

    $15,852
  85. StreetlightsWest Hollywood, CA

    The streetlights mission is to create viable careers for young black indigenous people of color (bipoc) from low-income households to work as qualified crew members on television, and streaming productions.

    $15,000
  86. University of St ThomasSt Paul, MN

    To honor the 2024 lawrence o'shaughnessy award for poetry winner and to increase awareness of poetry's contribution to irish and u.s. Culture.

    $15,000
  87. Holy Cross Village FoundationNotre Dame, IN

    Revitalize the holistic resident spiritual enrichment initiative at holy cross village to offer comprehensive spiritual enrichment.

    $12,750
  88. Chanhassen Rotary FoundationChanhassen, MN

    Primarily support education scholarships and organizations chanhassen rotary is supporting.

    $12,000
  89. Minnesota Council on FoundationsSaint Paul, MN

    Membership

    $10,500
  90. Carbondale Community Access RadioCarbondale, CO

    General operating support

    $10,000
  91. Cultivate Food RescueSouth Bend, IN

    Support their food rescue efforts

    $10,000
  92. FadicaWashington, DC

    Membership

    $10,000
  93. Fej-UsaChicago, IL

    To pay for medical equipment, supplies, medication, staff and food for children with HIV or severe malnutrition in haiti.

    $10,000
  94. Florence Crittenton ServicesDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $10,000
  95. Friends of Slavens SchoolDenver, CO

    Computer purchases for the library

    $10,000
  96. Humane Society of Jefferson County WaPort Townsend, WA

    Expansion of existing low-income spay and neuter program.

    $10,000
  97. Kansas University Endowment AssociationLawrence, KS

    To continue to fund the i.a.oshaughnessy scholarship for women who are both in the school of journalism and varsity athletics.

    $10,000
  98. Montessori Training Center of Minnesota IncSaint Paul, MN

    General operating support

    $10,000
  99. Morning Glory MontessoriMinneapolis, MN

    Help establish a quality montessori school for young black boys in minneapolis, MN

    $10,000
  100. Project Angel HeartDenver, CO

    General operating support

    $10,000
  101. The Joe Torre Safe at Home FoundationNew York, NY

    The grant will be used to support the margaret's place program at john adams middle school in historic south-central los angeles

    $10,000
  102. Walker West Music AcademyMinneapolis, MN

    Funding for reinventing an existing space to accommodate increased program participants at walker west.

    $10,000
  103. Wedontwaste IncDenver, CO

    Mobile food markets provide fresh and nutritious food directly to low-income and/or food desert communities with high concentrations of families.

    $10,000
  104. FocusedkidsBasalt, CO

    To help support the general operations of focusedkids programs in collaboration with area schools.

    $5,809
  105. Friends of PrenticeChicago, IL

    Research funding

    $5,000
  106. Life Inter Faith Team on Unemployment and PovertyGlenwood Springs, CO

    General operating support

    $5,000
  107. The Nora ProjectRiverwoods, IL

    General operating support

    $5,000
  108. Wings for WidowsWayzata, MN

    Help the organization provide legal & financial advice to new widows that are struggling with major grief, while having to make important life planning decisions

    $5,000
  109. Grantmakers for EducationPortland, OR

    Membership

    $2,900
  110. Exponent PhilanthropyWashington, DC

    Membership

    $830

Approved for future payment

5 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Resilient Communities Resilitient Future IncDenver, CO

    Trauma informed futures project

    $300,000
  2. Family Engagement LabSan Francisco, CA

    Building the capacity of teachers to engage families

    $225,000
  3. Noble SchoolsChicago, IL

    Excsel expansion

    $225,000
  4. University of Minnesota FoundationMinneapolis, MN

    Grow prepare2nspire programming

    $150,000
  5. Lake Country SchoolMinneapolis, MN

    Renovate lake country's rural campus/farmstead in dunn county, wisconsin.

    $50,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education25 grants $1,311,33750% of the total
  2. Human services11 grants $347,34213% of the total
  3. Health4 grants $229,9709% of the total
  4. Arts and culture7 grants $180,0007% of the total
  5. Philanthropy and grantmaking4 grants $132,7805% of the total
  6. Youth development4 grants $127,4265% of the total
  7. 8 other causes14 grants $283,17211% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Illinois14 grants $1,175,214
  2. Minnesota29 grants $1,073,982
  3. Colorado24 grants $812,470
  4. Indiana10 grants $492,645
  5. New York5 grants $310,000
  6. Massachusetts1 grant $306,000
  7. Texas3 grants $246,970
  8. Montana3 grants $160,000
  9. California4 grants $140,000
  10. Missouri1 grant $140,000

Officers, directors and trustees

10 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Daniel J O'ShaughnessyPRESIDENT & DIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0
  • Elizabeth L WysongVICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0
  • Patrick W O'ShaughnessyVICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0
  • Karen J O'ShaughnessyVICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0
  • Brendan P O'ShaughnessyVICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0
  • Lucille M O'ShaughnessySECRETARY & DIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0
  • Mary K O'ShaughnessyVICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0
  • Michael J MonahanTREASURER & DIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0
  • Erin O's MartinVICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0
  • Connor O's MonahanVICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR Hours 2Pay $0

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