Shelly Family Foundation
Historical FunderNewark, Ohio · EIN 45-1672215 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MARK J SHELLY |
|---|---|
| Address | 581 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE SUITE D, NEWARK OH 43055 |
| Phone | 7403441871 |
| Form and materials | SHELLY FAMILY FOUNDATIONS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION |
| Deadlines | MAY 1 |
| Restrictions | SCHOLARSHIPS LIMITED TO STUDENTS AT SHERIDAN HIGH SCHOOL (PERRY COUNTY OHIO) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ohio State University | Columbus, OH | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Dennison University | Granville, OH | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Ohio University | Athens, OH | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| University of Findlay | Findlay, OH | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Muskingum County Community Foundation | Zanesville, OH | Avondale children's home | $10,000 |
| Columbus State Community Foundation | Columbus, OH | General | $5,338 |
| Columbus State Community College | Columbus, OH | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Franklin University | Columbus, OH | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Heidelberg University | Tiffin, OH | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Iowa State University | Ames, IA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Muskingum University | New Concord, OH | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Ohio Dominican University | Columbus, OH | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Stanford University | Standford, CA | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| The Ohio State University - Newark | Newark, OH | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | Scholarship | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $105,338 | 15 |
| 2023 | $90,000 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513149349101641
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-1672215
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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