John Q Shunk Association
Historical FunderBucyrus, Ohio · EIN 34-0896477 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$115K
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,250 and $4,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JOHN Q SHUNK ASSOCIATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 625, BUCYRUS OH 44820 |
| Phone | 4195692238 |
| SCOTTLANGENDERFER@YAHOO.COM | |
| Form and materials | SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS MUST FILL OUT A SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION. THE ORGANIZATION REQUESTS THE STUDENT'S NAME, ADDRESS, AND SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER. THE ORGANIZAITON ASKS THE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANT TO LIST ALL EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES THAT HE/SHE HAS BEEN INVOLVED WITH AND TO LIST ALL PRIZES/HONORS, THAT THE APPLICANT HAS RECEIVED. THE ORGANIZATION ASKS FOR A COPY OF THE APPLICANT'S HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPTS AND ASKS THE APPLICANT TO LIST HOW THE APPLICANT PLANS TO PAY FOR SCHOOL AND TO LIST HIS/HER FATHER/MOTHER OCCUPATION AND ANNUAL INCOME. |
| Deadlines | MARCH 31 |
| Restrictions | THE SCHOLARSHIP IS A FOUR YEAR, 1,000.00 SCHOLARSHIP EACH YEAR FOR A TOTAL OF 4,000.00. THE SCHOLARSHIP HOWEVER IS NOT AUTOMATICALLY RENEWED EACH YEAR. THE STUDENT MUST CONTACT THE ORGANIZATION'S CONTACT PERSON EACH YEAR AND SUBMIT A COPY OF THE STUDENT'S OFFICAL TRANSCRIPTS BEFORE THE ORGANIZATION WILL ISSUE SCHOLARSHIP CHECK. THE STUDENT MUST NOTIFY THE ORGANIZATION IF THE STUDENT DECIDES TO DISCONTINUE HIS/HER COLLEGE ENROLLMENT, AND MUST NOTIFY THE ORGANIZATION IF THE STUDENT NO LONGER NEEDS ANY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. THERE IS NO GRADE POINT STIPULATION. |
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
20% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowling Green State University | Bowling Green, OH | Scholarship | $13,750 |
| Projects Inc | Bucyrus, OH | Contribution | $13,500 |
| Bucyrus Area YMCA | Bucyrus, OH | Contribution | $7,500 |
| Salvation Army | Bucyrus, OH | Contribution | $7,000 |
| Ohio Northern University | Ada, OH | Scholarship | $6,250 |
| Friends of Crawford Park District | Crestline, OH | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Ohio State University | Columbus, OH | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Crawford County Sheriff's Office | Bucyrus, OH | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Crawford Council on Aging | Bucyrus, OH | Contribution | $4,000 |
| Kent State University | Kent, OH | Scholarship | $3,750 |
| University of Findlay | Findlay, OH | Scholarship | $3,750 |
| The Community Foundation for Crawfo | Bucyrus, OH | Contribution | $3,500 |
| Bucyrus Public Library | Bucyrus, OH | Contribution | $3,494 |
| Heidelberg University | Tiffin, OH | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Mount Vernon Nazarene University | Mt Vernon, OH | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| North Central State College | Mansfield, OH | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of Cincinnati | Cincinnati, OH | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| University of Northwestern Ohio | Lima, OH | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Ashland University | Ashland, OH | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Hocking College | Nelsonville, OH | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Marion Technical College | Marion, OH | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Miami University | Oxford, OH | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Owens Community College | Toledo, OH | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| University of Akron | Akron, OH | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| University of Toledo | Toledo, OH | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Walsh University | North Canton, OH | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| West Liberty University | West Liberty, WV | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Columbus College of Art Design | Columbus, OH | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Kentucky Welding Institute | Flemingsburg, KY | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| University of Evansville | Evansville, IN | Scholarship | $1,250 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Chicago, IL | Contribution | $1,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($1,250). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $114,994 | 35 |
| 2023 | $110,882 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523119349102217
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-0896477
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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