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Shoba Foundation is a private corporation based in NASHVILLE, TN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2021. The principal officer is Lisa Richardson-Calfee. It holds total assets of $2.4M. Annual income is reported at $1.4M. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. According to available records, Shoba Foundation has made 27 grants totaling $209K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $64K in 2021 to $145K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $595 to $80K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 17 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Tennessee and California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Shoba Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 27 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TN, CA.
Shoba Foundation has distributed a total of $209K across 27 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $595 to $80K.
Shoba Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Shoba Foundation is headquartered in NASHVILLE, TN. While based in TN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christy Smith | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lisa Richardson-Calfee | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Earl Franklin Calfee Iii | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$157K
Total Assets
$2.4M
Fair Market Value
$2.5M
Net Worth
$2.4M
Grants Paid
$128K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$30K
Distribution Amount
$124K
Total: $2.1M
Total Grants
27
Total Giving
$209K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
17
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature ConservancyDONATION | Brentwood, TN | $80K | 2022 |
| Crossroads CampusDONATION | Nashville, TN | $15K | 2022 |
| Jewish Middle School Of NashvilleDONATION | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2022 |
| Metro Nashville ParksDONATION | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2022 |
| Nashville Food ProjectDONATION | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2022 |
| Wpln Nashville Public RadioDONATION | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2022 |
| Nashville Aquatic ClubDONATION | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2022 |
| Second Harvest Food BankDONATION | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2022 |
| Wnpt Nashville Public TelevisionDONATION | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2022 |
| Room In The InnDONATION | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2022 |
| Tenngreen Land ConservancyDONATION | Nashville, TN | $3K | 2022 |
| Montgomery Bell AcademyDONATION | Nashville, TN | $3K | 2022 |
| Shower The PeopleDONATION | Nashville, TN | $1K | 2022 |
| Monroe HardingDONATION | Nashville, TN | $1K | 2022 |
| Wikimedia FoundationDONATION | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Daybreak ArtsDONATION | Nashville, TN | $1K | 2022 |
| The ContributorDONATION | Nashville, TN | $595 | 2022 |
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NASHVILLE, TN