The Shanks Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Shanks Family Foundation is a private foundation in Albany, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $42,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$42,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees91%
Giving in 2024 was up from $37,000 the year before.
91% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $30,000 | 2 | $739,865 |
| 2023 | $37,000 | 1 | $927,854 |
| 2024 | $42,000 | 11 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
The Shanks 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 The Shanks Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 2 | $12,500 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $8,500 |
| California | 3 | $7,500 |
| New York | 1 | $6,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $5,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee Inc | General Purpose | $6,000 |
| Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation | General Purpose | $6,000 |
| March of Dimes | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| High Hopes Inc | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| California Western School of Law | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Equal Vote Coalition | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| National Pku Alliance | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Transparency International US | General purpose | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Eugene B Shanks Jr
- Susan B Shanks
- E Baylis Shanks III
- Virginia L Shanks
- Daniel H Shanks
Questions people ask
Does The Shanks Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Shanks Family Foundation give?
$42,000 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Shanks Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Eugene B Shanks Jr (Trustee), Susan B Shanks (Trustee), E Baylis Shanks III (Trustee) and Virginia L Shanks (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Shanks Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly disability.