F & O Shortlidge Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
F & O Shortlidge Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $46,797 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $12,749. 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$46,797
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$12,749
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $41,416 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 | $37,528 | 11 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $41,416 | 11 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $46,797 | 11 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
F & O Shortlidge Charitable Trust 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 F & O Shortlidge Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $19,098 |
| Illinois | 1 | $6,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $4,675 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $4,675 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $2,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,849 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Federation | Unrestricted general | $12,749 |
| Feeding America | Unrestricted general | $6,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Unrestricted general | $4,675 |
| Phoenixville Womens Outreach | Unrestricted general | $4,675 |
| The Salvation Army | Unrestricted general | $3,349 |
| Coalition for the Homeless | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Center for Missingexploited Children | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Northwest Harvest | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Portland Rescue Mission | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Oregon Food Bank | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Friends of Felines | Unrestricted general | $1,849 |
Officers and trustees
- Orville R Surla
- Catherine Surla
- Johanna E Surla
- Maryanne F Surla
- Liliana Arnold
Questions people ask
Does F & O Shortlidge Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does F & O Shortlidge Charitable Trust give?
$46,797 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs F & O Shortlidge Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Orville R Surla (Trustee), Catherine Surla (Trustee), Johanna E Surla (Trustee) and Maryanne F Surla (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does F & O Shortlidge Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, youth programs and housing and homelessness.