Funding search · EIN 881214831 · Daphne, AL
Shawn Esfahani Foundation
A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.
- 12
- grants reported
- $500,066
- total given
- 2023–2024
- filing years
- $50,000
- median grant
Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2023–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.
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Grant history
All 12 reported grants, largest first.
- $66,849
Kidz Eatz · Bay Minette, AL · 2023
Support of 501(c)(3) organization
- $65,000
Penelope House · Mobile, AL · 2024
Support of 501(c)(3) organization
- $65,000
The Ferrari Foundation · Kenfield, CA · 2023
Support of 501(c)(3) organization
- $60,000
Kidz Eatz · Bay Minette, AL · 2024
Support of 501(c)(3) organization
- $50,000
Manna Food Bank · Pensacola, FL · 2024
Support of 501(c)(3) organization
- $50,000
Prodisee Pantry · Spanish Fort, AL · 2024
Support of 501(c)(3) organization
- $50,000
Prodisee Pantry · Spanish Fort, AL · 2023
Support of 501(c)(3) organization
- $35,000
Penelope House · Mobile, AL · 2023
Support of 501(c)(3) organization
- $20,000
Baldwin Humane Society · Fairhope, AL · 2024
Support of 501(c)(3) organization
- $15,000
The Lighthouse · Valencia, PA · 2024
Support of 501(c)(3) organization
- $15,000
The Lighthouse · Valencia, PA · 2023
Support of 501(c)(3) organization
- $8,217
Baldwin County Sheriff Boy'S Ranch · Summerdale, AL · 2024
Support of 501(c)(3) organization
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