The Selinger-Shone Foundation
Accepts applications
The Selinger-Shone Foundation is a private foundation in Spokane, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $125,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $71,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$125,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$71,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was down from $287,500 the year before.
0% 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 | $287,500 | 13 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $125,500 | 12 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Dr Samuel L Selinger 5441 S Quail Ridge Rd, Spokane, WA 99223 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (509) 747-6154 |
| What to submit | Grant requests should be made in writing and should indicate the intended use of the funds. Proof of exempt status should accompany all applications. |
| Restrictions | Scholarship awards will not exceed $20,000 per year in total. |
What The Selinger-Shone Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 10 | $124,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Providence Healthcare Foundation Eastern WA | To fund the Heart Institute Campaign and the Selinger Arts & Healing Fund | $71,000 |
| Second Harvest Inland Northwest | For construction of the Zilch market project. | $40,000 |
| Friends of KSPS | To support public programming services. | $5,000 |
| Washington State University Foundation (Elson S Floyd College of Medicine) | To assist in purchasing stethescopes for Med students and purchasing of augmentative communication equipment. | $2,500 |
| Community Colleges of Spokane Foundation | To support the Selinger Shone Career Transitions Fund Endowment. | $1,000 |
| Eastern Washington University Foundation (Nursing School) | To support the EWU Nursing Program. | $1,000 |
| Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture Foundation | To support Museum operations. | $1,000 |
| Saint Georges School | To provide funding for teachers to continue to give students an outstanding education. | $1,000 |
| Spokane Public Radio (KPBX Radio) | To support public radio programs. | $1,000 |
| Spokane Symphony Society | To provide funding for Symphony activities. | $1,000 |
| John Hopkins University (Medical School) | To fund the Samuel Selinger, MD 69 & Rosemary Selinger Endowed Scholarship fund. | $500 |
| Trustees of Princeton University | Annual giving, class of 2024-25. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Samuel L Selinger
- Rosemary Selinger
Questions people ask
Does The Selinger-Shone Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Selinger-Shone Foundation give?
$125,500 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Selinger-Shone Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Samuel L Selinger (Co-Trustee) and Rosemary Selinger (Co-Trustee).
What does The Selinger-Shone Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and education.