The Shilling Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Shilling Family Foundation is a private foundation in Springfield, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $391,285 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $70,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$391,285
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$7.5 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was down from $416,010 the year before.
14% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $432,503 | 46 | $8.3 million |
| 2023 | $416,010 | 32 | $7.9 million |
| 2024 | $391,285 | 37 | $7.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | A Gary Shilling 500 Morris Avenue, Springfield, NJ 07081 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (973) 467-0070 |
| Restrictions | Should be religious or educational in nature |
What The Shilling Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 7 | $185,050 |
| Connecticut | 3 | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $41,000 |
| California | 4 | $28,000 |
| New York | 4 | $21,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $13,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $12,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $10,235 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Episcopal Preaching Foundation | Religious and/or educational | $70,000 |
| Individual | Religious and/or educational | $50,000 |
| Individual | Religious and/or educational | $40,000 |
| Individual | Religious and/or educational | $30,000 |
| Charles Armstrong School | Religious and/or educational | $22,000 |
| Kent Place School | Religious and/or educational | $14,000 |
| Ephiphany School | Religious and/or educational | $12,500 |
| Berkely Divinity School at Yale | Religious and/or educational | $10,000 |
| Canterbury School | Religious and/or educational | $10,000 |
| Individual | Religious and/or educational | $10,000 |
| Sewanee University of the South | Religious and/or educational | $10,000 |
| General Theological Society | Religious and/or educational | $10,000 |
| Individual | Religious and/or educational | $10,000 |
| Individual | Religious and/or educational | $10,000 |
| Washington National Cathedral | Religious and/or educational | $10,000 |
| Triffen University | Religious and/or educational | $10,000 |
| Trustees of Deerfield Academy | Religious and/or educational | $7,500 |
| Bates College | Religious and/or educational | $5,000 |
| Christ Church in Short Hills | Religious and/or educational | $5,000 |
| Nashoba Brooks School of Concord | Religious and/or educational | $5,000 |
| The Fenn School | Religious and/or educational | $5,000 |
| Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival | Religious and/or educational | $5,000 |
| Liberty Science Center | Religious and/or educational | $5,000 |
| Point O Woods Church | Religious and/or educational | $5,000 |
| Food Corps | Religious and/or educational | $5,000 |
| Individual | Religious and/or educational | $3,000 |
| Search Dog Foundation | Religious and/or educational | $2,000 |
| St Ignatius College Prep | Religious and/or educational | $2,000 |
| 49ers FOUNDATION | Religious and/or educational | $2,000 |
| Grace Orthodox Presbyterian Church | Religious and/or educational | $1,050 |
| Foundation for Historic Christ Chur | Religious and/or educational | $1,000 |
| Point O Wood Volunteer Fire Dept | Religious and/or educational | $1,000 |
| Individual | Religious and/or educational | $1,000 |
| Point O Woods Community Fund | Religious and/or educational | $1,000 |
| Individual | Religious and/or educational | $1,000 |
| Phi Beta Kappa Society | Religious and/or educational | $135 |
| Society for Science | Religious and/or educational | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Margaret Shilling
- A Gary Shilling
- Geoffrey Shilling
- Andrew Shilling
- Stephen Shilling
- Jennifer Shilling
Questions people ask
Does The Shilling Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Shilling Family Foundation give?
$391,285 in tax year 2024, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Shilling Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Margaret Shilling (Secy/Treasurer), A Gary Shilling (Chairman), Geoffrey Shilling (Trustee) and Andrew Shilling (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Shilling Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and science and research.