William Newkirk and Cheryl Tschanz Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
William Newkirk and Cheryl Tschanz Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $160,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $8,750 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$160,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$8,750
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.3 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $147,640 the year before.
36% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $123,000 | 17 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $147,640 | 19 | $4.2 million |
| 2025 | $160,000 | 12 | $5.3 million |
How to apply
William Newkirk and Cheryl Tschanz Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What William Newkirk and Cheryl Tschanz Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 3 | $95,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $15,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Somerset Woods Trustees | Black Point Preservation Fund | $50,000 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | President's Fund to End Hunger | $35,000 |
| Community Action Partnership of Strafford County | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Table Ministries Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Trinity Jubilee Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Southern California Wildfire Relief Fund | $7,500 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | Southern California Wildfire Relief Fund | $7,500 |
| Ashland University | Deconvolution Imaging System Fund | $5,000 |
| Ashland University | The Professor Maurice R. Newkirk Endowed Science Research Fund | $5,000 |
| The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | Kerr County Flood Relief Fund | $5,000 |
| United Arts of Central Florida Inc | Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brooks Newkirk
- Thatcher Newkirk
- Thomas Newkirk
- William L Newkirk
- Cheryl Tschanz
- Jonathan Tschanz
Questions people ask
Does William Newkirk and Cheryl Tschanz Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does William Newkirk and Cheryl Tschanz Family Foundation give?
$160,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $8,750.
Who runs William Newkirk and Cheryl Tschanz Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Brooks Newkirk (Treas), Thatcher Newkirk (VP of Gifts), Thomas Newkirk (VP of Ethics) and William L Newkirk (Dir, Sec, Co- Pres) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does William Newkirk and Cheryl Tschanz Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, human services and education.