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James S Askins Jr TW FBO SHBG Lbry & SHBG

Preselected recipients only Buffalo, New York · EIN 207037798

James S Askins Jr TW FBO SHBG Lbry & SHBG is a private foundation in Buffalo, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,838 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $10,419 and the largest $10,419. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $20,032 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$23,6782$457,787
2023$18,3122$500,311
2024$20,0322$520,131
2025$20,8382$567,277

How to apply

James S Askins Jr TW FBO SHBG Lbry & SHBG 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What James S Askins Jr TW FBO SHBG Lbry & SHBG funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania2$20,838

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Shippensburg Presbyterian Church
Shippensburg, PA
General support$10,419
Shippensburg Public Library
Shippensburg, PA
General support$10,419

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does James S Askins Jr TW FBO SHBG Lbry & SHBG accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does James S Askins Jr TW FBO SHBG Lbry & SHBG give?

$20,838 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $10,419.

Who runs James S Askins Jr TW FBO SHBG Lbry & SHBG?

Its 2025 filing lists Manufacturers Traders Trust Com (Trustee).

What does James S Askins Jr TW FBO SHBG Lbry & SHBG fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.

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