Gilker-Shoupe Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Gilker-Shoupe Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Ashburn, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $52,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $14,000. 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$52,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$14,000
- Assets$9,090
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was down from $61,000 the year before.
7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $61,000 | 15 | $61,452 |
| 2024 | $52,000 | 15 | $9,090 |
How to apply
Gilker-Shoupe Family Charitable 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 Gilker-Shoupe Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 6 | $24,500 |
| Virginia | 5 | $21,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $4,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loudoun Symphony Association | Charitable | $14,000 |
| The Community Foundation | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Lasalle High School | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ohio State University Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Ursula Academy | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Corolla Wild Horse Fund | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Loudoun Abused Women's Shelter | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Loudoun Hunger Relief | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Corolla Fire & Rescue | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Ohio Valley Forestry Foundation | Charitable | $1,500 |
| St Jude Research Hospital | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Community Foundation of Loudoun County | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Ruth Lyons Children's Fund | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Humane Society of Loudoun County | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society Most Sacred Heart Church | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert J Gilker
- Karen Shoupe
Questions people ask
Does Gilker-Shoupe Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gilker-Shoupe Family Charitable Foundation give?
$52,000 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Gilker-Shoupe Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert J Gilker (Trustee) and Karen Shoupe (Director).
What does Gilker-Shoupe Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and animals.