John and Linda Shelk Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyPrineville, Oregon · EIN 93-1156903 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$217K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$4.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Oregon.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles Foundation | Bend, OR | General support | $60,000 |
| High Desert Museum | Bend, OR | General support | $30,000 |
| Crook County Historical Society | Prineville, OR | General support | $20,000 |
| Willamette University | Salem, OR | General support | $20,000 |
| Sustainable Northwest | Portland, OR | Annual support | $15,000 |
| Oregon Historical Society | Portland, OR | General support | $14,200 |
| Deschutes Land Trust | Bend, OR | General support | $10,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul | Prineville, OR | General support | $10,000 |
| Prineville Senior Center | Prineville, OR | General support | $10,000 |
| Rimrock Trails | Prineville, OR | General support | $10,000 |
| World Forestry Center | Portland, OR | General support | $10,000 |
| Redmond Senior Center | Redmond, OR | General support | $5,000 |
| Crook County Parks and Rec District | Prineville, OR | General support | $2,000 |
| Oregon Public Broadcasting | Portland, OR | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $217,200 | 14 |
| 2024 | $156,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $165,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601289349102455
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-1156903
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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