Shanklin Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Shanklin Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $256,606 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $126,606. 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$256,606
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$126,606
- Assets$6.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $242,228 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $244,999 | 8 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $242,228 | 9 | $5.7 million |
| 2025 | $256,606 | 10 | $6.3 million |
How to apply
Shanklin 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 Shanklin Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New Hampshire.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 2 | $149,106 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $60,000 |
| California | 2 | $30,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $12,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shanklin Music Hall Foundation Inc | General support | $126,606 |
| New Hampshire Food Bank | For hunger relief | $22,500 |
| Endicott College | Tuition assistance for nursing student | $20,000 |
| Challenged Sailors San Diego | General support | $20,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | For triple negative breast cancer research | $15,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute | Dana farber marathon challenge | $15,000 |
| Smoky Mountain Service Dogs | For veteran's mobility assistance | $12,500 |
| Hanover Theater | Donald phipps mighty wurlitzer fund | $10,000 |
| Community Resource Center | General support | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Disaster relief | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Norman D Shanklin
- Jane S Dunn
- Carole Shanklin Hill
- Lea S Decoteau
Questions people ask
Does Shanklin Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shanklin Foundation give?
$256,606 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Shanklin Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Norman D Shanklin (Trustee), Jane S Dunn (Trustee), Carole Shanklin Hill (Trustee) and Lea S Decoteau (Trustee).
What does Shanklin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and human services.