Shenk Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Shenk Family Foundation is a private foundation in North Venice, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $63,260 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$63,260
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $53,760 the year before.
25% 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 | $72,400 | 13 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $53,760 | 15 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $63,260 | 12 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Shenk 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 Shenk Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 5 | $41,260 |
| Florida | 2 | $6,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $6,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Foundation | Support for the ballantyne medical center emergency department | $20,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Charlotte | Support for community development programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body | $7,260 |
| Global Che Enterprises | General needs - guatemala projects | $6,000 |
| Women's Impact Fund | Support for community organization grants | $6,000 |
| Oaklawn Language Academy | Funds to support the parent-teacher association and to provide classroom equipment and supplies for students and teachers | $5,000 |
| Peter Heisey Mission - Central Missionary Clearinghouse | Religious purposes | $5,000 |
| UCSF Foundation | Funding for als research | $5,000 |
| The Louis and Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic Trust | Support for community organization grants | $4,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina | Fight against hunger | $3,000 |
| Untold Inc | Medical purposes | $2,000 |
| Venice Presbyterian Church | Religious purposes | $2,000 |
| Rails-To-Trails Conservancy | Funds to aid in the goal of creating and maintaining walking and bicycling trails across the nation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carol Gress
- Sarah Orlousky
- Paul Gress
- Aaron Gress
Questions people ask
Does Shenk Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shenk Family Foundation give?
$63,260 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Shenk Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carol Gress (President), Sarah Orlousky (Secretary), Paul Gress (Treasurer) and Aaron Gress (Trustee).
What does Shenk Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and faith communities.