Bernice R Shanklin Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Bernice R Shanklin Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $215,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$215,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was down from $250,000 the year before.
57% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $151,000 | 23 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $250,000 | 14 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $215,000 | 21 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Charles Shanklin 22 10th Avenue South Unit B, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (850) 897-4378 |
| What to submit | Written request |
What Bernice R Shanklin Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 8 | $90,000 |
| Ohio | 5 | $57,500 |
| Puerto Rico | 3 | $30,000 |
| New York | 2 | $12,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children in Crisis | General | $20,000 |
| Shepherd Church | General | $15,000 |
| Union County Care Train | General | $15,000 |
| Embrace Florida Kids | General | $12,500 |
| Sanctuary Collective | General | $12,500 |
| Cancer Freeze | General | $10,000 |
| City Harvest | General | $10,000 |
| Community Housing Coalition of Madison Co | General | $10,000 |
| Corefi - Concerned Residents for Improvement Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Mid Ohio Food Collective | General | $10,000 |
| Panhandle Equine Rescue | General | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida | General | $10,000 |
| Support Our Scholars (Sos) | General | $10,000 |
| Union County Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Union County Humane Society | General | $10,000 |
| Vieques Historical Trust Scholarship Program | General | $10,000 |
| Vieques Humane Society | General | $10,000 |
| Our Community Table | General | $7,500 |
| Partnership for Extraordinary Minds | General | $5,000 |
| The Foundation Academy Studio School | General | $5,000 |
| Pilots to the Rescue | General | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles R Shanklin
- Ann E Shanklin
- Thomas E Shanklin
- Jean C Brooks
Questions people ask
Does Bernice R Shanklin Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Bernice R Shanklin Charitable Foundation give?
$215,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Bernice R Shanklin Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles R Shanklin (Trustee), Ann E Shanklin (Trustee), Thomas E Shanklin (Trustee) and Jean C Brooks (Trustee).
What does Bernice R Shanklin Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, animals and education.