Shank Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySarasota, Florida · EIN 26-1609483 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $166,667.
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
75% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University Irving Medical | New York, NY | To support Dr. Matthew Maurer's research on myocardial amyloidosis operations. | $250,000 |
| The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Ar | Sarasota, FL | Endowment for Curator of Performance | $166,667 |
| International Rescue Committee | Albert Lea, MN | To support general operations. | $50,000 |
| The Walker Art Center | Minneapolis, MN | To support the 2023 Avant Garden fundraising event. | $10,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($30,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $506,667 | 5 |
| 2024 | $1,312,667 | 12 |
| 2023 | $276,667 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349104363
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1609483
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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