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The John H Shook Foundation

Preselected recipients only Scotland, Pennsylvania · EIN 231312627

The John H Shook Foundation is a private foundation in Scotland, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $325,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

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

How to apply

The John H Shook 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The John H Shook Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania10$325,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 10 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Chambersburg Area Education Foundation
Chambersburg, PA
Scholarship opportunites$100,000
FCCTC Practical Nursing Program
Chambersburg, PA
Scholarship opportunites$50,000
Wilson College
Chambersburg, PA
Scholarship opportunites$50,000
Chambersburg Meals on Wheels
Chambersburg, PA
General operating support$25,000
Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation
Chambersburg, PA
The franklin county senior community grant program$25,000
Mercy House of Chambersburg
Chambersburg, PA
General operating support$25,000
Menno Haven Inc
Chambersburg, PA
Menno cares program$20,000
United Way of Franklin County
Chambersburg, PA
Volunteer income tax assistance (vita) program$20,000
Presbyterian Homes Inc
Chambersburg, PA
Psl caring community hardship fund green ridge village$5,000
Presbyterian Homes Inc
Chambersburg, PA
Psl caring community hardship fund quincy village$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The John H Shook Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The John H Shook Foundation give?

$325,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.

Who runs The John H Shook Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Janyce Collier (President), Lance Kegerreis (Vice President), Michael Kugler (Treasurer) and Roxi Seilhamer (Secretary) among 15 officers and trustees.

What does The John H Shook Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, seniors and faith communities.

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