John M Shank Memorial Scholarship Fund
Accepts applications
John M Shank Memorial Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Portland, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $102,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $6,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$102,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$234,163
Giving in 2025 was up from $101,550 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $90,000 | 18 | $180,101 |
| 2024 | $101,550 | 21 | $248,143 |
| 2025 | $102,000 | 17 | $234,163 |
How to apply
| Contact | Janet Tipton 11632 NE Ainsworth Circle, Portland, OR 97220 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (503) 256-3683 |
| What to submit | John m. Shank memorial scholarship application, essay describing career goals, resume and college transcripts |
| Deadlines | June 15th of each year |
What John M Shank Memorial Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $12,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $12,000 |
| New York | 2 | $12,000 |
| Oregon | 2 | $12,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $12,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $6,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $6,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $6,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $6,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $6,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Riley Behm FBO University of Oregon | Tuition | $6,000 |
| Vincenza Robiglio FBO St Josephs Un | Tuition | $6,000 |
| Megan Reiser FBO University of Sout | Tuition | $6,000 |
| Jacob Moore FBO Hampden-Sydney Coll | Tuition | $6,000 |
| Cameron Mawby FBO Penn State Univer | Tuition | $6,000 |
| Felicity Marple FBO California Stat | Tuition | $6,000 |
| Lydia Knight FBO Iowa State Univers | Tuition | $6,000 |
| Kianna Gsell FBO University of Tenn | Tuition | $6,000 |
| Cassandra Duarte FBO Miracosta Coll | Tuition | $6,000 |
| Rachel Crouse FBO Oakland Community | Tuition | $6,000 |
| Vance Clark FBO University of South | Tuition | $6,000 |
| Zahria Cannon FBO North Carolina Ag | Tuition | $6,000 |
| Grant Blackburn FBO Hamilton Colleg | Tuition | $6,000 |
| Kyah Bercher FBO Texas Am Universit | Tuition | $6,000 |
| Anthony Bennett FBO Suny College at | Tuition | $6,000 |
| Kaitlyn Wagner FBO Susquehanna Univ | Tuition | $6,000 |
| Genevieve Westerback FBO Texas Tech | Tuition | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Johanna Glode Thru 011525
- Janet Tipton As of 011625
- Patrick Wrobel
- Julie Schultz
- Sheri Garbrecht
- Tim Stephens
- Ben Brasseur
Questions people ask
Does John M Shank Memorial Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: June 15th of each year.
How much does John M Shank Memorial Scholarship Fund give?
$102,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs John M Shank Memorial Scholarship Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Johanna Glode Thru 011525 (President), Janet Tipton As of 011625 (President), Patrick Wrobel (Secretary) and Julie Schultz (Treasurer) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does John M Shank Memorial Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.