Bernice R Shanklin Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderJacksonville Beach, Florida · EIN 26-0873610 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | CHARLES SHANKLIN |
|---|---|
| Address | 22 10TH AVENUE SOUTH UNIT B, JACKSONVILLE BEACH FL 32250 |
| Phone | 8508974378 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
61% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children in Crisis | Fort Walton Beach, FL | General | $20,000 |
| Shepherd Church | Baker, FL | General | $15,000 |
| Union County Care Train | Marysville, OH | General | $15,000 |
| Embrace Florida Kids | Pace, FL | General | $12,500 |
| Sanctuary Collective | Columbus, OH | General | $12,500 |
| Cancer Freeze | Florala, AL | General | $10,000 |
| City Harvest | Brooklyn, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Community Housing Coalition of Madison Co | Marshall, NC | General | $10,000 |
| Corefi - Concerned Residents for Improvement Inc | Vieques, PR | General | $10,000 |
| Mid Ohio Food Collective | Grove City, OH | General | $10,000 |
| Panhandle Equine Rescue | Cantonment, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida | Orlando, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Support Our Scholars (Sos) | Maitland, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Union County Foundation | Marysville, OH | General | $10,000 |
| Union County Humane Society | Marysville, OH | General | $10,000 |
| Vieques Historical Trust Scholarship Program | Vieques, PR | General | $10,000 |
| Vieques Humane Society | Vieques, PR | General | $10,000 |
| Our Community Table | Palm City, FL | General | $7,500 |
| Partnership for Extraordinary Minds | Kensington, MD | General | $5,000 |
| The Foundation Academy Studio School | Jacksonville, FL | General | $5,000 |
| Pilots to the Rescue | Brooklyn, NY | General | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $215,000 | 21 |
| 2024 | $250,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $151,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 31, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630909349100018
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0873610
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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