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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 82-3767047

Sha'nini George Foundation

A private foundation in Mercer, PA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 21 grants and $35,326 paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

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 2025

    $35,326

    Grants listed
    21
    Assets, end of year
    $69,634
  • Tax year 2024

    $79,550

    Grants listed
    25
    Assets, end of year
    $53,062
  • Tax year 2023

    $179,642

    Grants listed
    17
    Assets, end of year
    $61,419
  • Tax year 2022

    $42,285

    Grants listed
    16
    Assets, end of year
    $117,293
  • Tax year 2021

    $37,660

    Grants listed
    18
    Assets, end of year
    $36,426
  • Tax year 2020

    $28,962

    Grants listed
    13
    Assets, end of year
    $39,299

Grants paid in 2025

21 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Sharon Historical SocietySharon, PA

    Preserving history of sharon, pa

    $10,000
  2. Community Foundation of Western Paeastern OhSharon, PA

    Support charities and help those in need

    $6,525
  3. Inspiring MindsYoungstown, OH

    Assistance with area youth

    $3,500
  4. Holy Trinity Christian AcademyHermitage, PA

    Support and educate youth about religion

    $2,500
  5. Strimbu Memorial FundBrookfield, OH

    Supports local economic development

    $2,000
  6. WaterfireSharon, PA

    Revitalize the region and foster community

    $2,000
  7. Maple Lane FarmsMercer, PA

    Provide homemade and homegrown products

    $1,500
  8. Meszaros Family Charitable FoundationHermitage, PA

    Community projects grants and scholarships

    $1,270
  9. Jefferson Township Fire DepartmentMercer, PA

    Protect residents from fires

    $1,000
  10. O'Brien Children MemorialSharon, PA

    Support children and elderly

    $1,000
  11. W and R VetsNew Orleans, LA

    Helping veterans

    $1,000
  12. Greenville TNR Snippin-N-TippinTransfer, PA

    General support

    $542
  13. Make A Wish Greater PennsylvaniaPittsburgh, PA

    Grant wishes for children

    $500
  14. Tamarack Wildlife CenterSaegertown, PA

    Fosters rehabilitiation of wildlife

    $500
  15. TNJ Rescue & Recovery IncSharon, PA

    General support

    $329
  16. Community Foundation Infante Holiga Memorial FundSharon, PA

    General support

    $250
  17. St Maron Maronite ChurchKirkmere, OH

    General support

    $250
  18. Boy Scouts of AmericaHubbard, OH

    General support

    $250
  19. Youngstown Air Reserve Base Community CouncilVienna, OH

    Promote public understanding of the air force reserves

    $200
  20. Buhl ParkHermitage, PA

    Supports outdoor activity for the public

    $110
  21. Hurricane HardballNew Castle, PA

    General support

    $100

Where the money goes

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

  1. Public affairs1 grant $10,00088% of the total
  2. Animals3 grants $1,37112% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Pennsylvania15 grants $28,126
  2. Ohio5 grants $6,200
  3. Louisiana1 grant $1,000

Officers, directors and trustees

1 person as filed

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

  • Sharon GeorgeTRUSTEE Hours 2Pay $0

The return

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