Shentel Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Shentel Foundation is a private foundation in Edinburg, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $89,762 in 106 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $12,500. 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$89,762
- Number of grants106
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$12,500
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was down from $97,838 the year before.
29% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $97,838 | 123 | $4.2 million |
| 2024 | $89,762 | 106 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
Shentel 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 Shentel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 87 | $74,201 |
| West Virginia | 7 | $7,250 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $2,500 |
| Maryland | 2 | $2,250 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $1,250 |
| New York | 2 | $777 |
| California | 1 | $601 |
| Georgia | 1 | $414 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $208 |
| Illinois | 1 | $207 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah Memorial Hospital Foundation | General Charitable Support | $12,500 |
| Shenandoah Community Health Clinic | General Charitable Support | $6,140 |
| United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley | General Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Shenandoah County Library Foundation | General Charitable Support | $3,018 |
| VPM PBS | General Charitable Support | $2,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America | General Charitable Support | $2,500 |
| Vietnam Veterans of America | General Charitable Support | $2,500 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bankverona | General Charitable Support | $2,179 |
| Central Pennsylvania Food Bank | General Charitable Support | $1,250 |
| Maryland Food Bank Inc | General Charitable Support | $1,250 |
| Feeding Southwest Virginia | General Charitable Support | $1,250 |
| Foodbank of Southeast Virginia Inc | General Charitable Support | $1,250 |
| Feeding Kentucky Inc | General Charitable Support | $1,250 |
| Mountaineer Food Bank Inc | General Charitable Support | $1,250 |
| Project Share of Carlisle | General Charitable Support | $1,250 |
| Shenandoah Area Girl Scouts | General Charitable Support | $1,250 |
| Response Inc | General Charitable Support | $1,018 |
| Southwest Virginia Community College Educational Foundation Inc | General Charitable Support | $1,000 |
| Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation | General Charitable Support | $1,000 |
| Wytheville Community College Educational Foundation Inc | General Charitable Support | $1,000 |
| Wvu at Parkersburg Foundation Inc | General Charitable Support | $1,000 |
| Southern WV Community College Foundation Inc | General Charitable Support | $1,000 |
| Mountain Gateway Community College | General Charitable Support | $1,000 |
| Bridgevalley Community and Technical College | General Charitable Support | $1,000 |
| CVCC Educational Foundation Inc | General Charitable Support | $1,000 |
| Eastern WV Community and Technical College | General Charitable Support | $1,000 |
| Garrett Community College Foudation Inc | General Charitable Support | $1,000 |
| New River Community and Technical College Foundation Inc | General Charitable Support | $1,000 |
| New River Community College Educational Foundation | General Charitable Support | $1,000 |
| Pierpont Community and Technical College | General Charitable Support | $1,000 |
| Southside Va Community College Foundation Inc | General Charitable Support | $1,000 |
| Woodstock Fire Department | General Charitable Support | $707 |
| American Cancer Society | General Charitable Support | $631 |
| Family Promise of Shenandoah County | General Charitable Support | $622 |
| Palestine Childrens Relief Fund | General Charitable Support | $601 |
| Hidden Waters | General Charitable Support | $570 |
| Hopecam | General Charitable Support | $518 |
| Mount Jackson New Market Little League | General Charitable Support | $518 |
| Rock Ridge High School Drama Boosters | General Charitable Support | $518 |
| Shenandoah Community Foundation | General Charitable Support | $518 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher E French
- James J Volk
Questions people ask
Does Shentel Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shentel Foundation give?
$89,762 in tax year 2024, across 106 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Shentel Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Christopher E French (Executive Chairman) and James J Volk (Sr. VP Cfo & Treasurer).
What does Shentel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and food and hunger.