Shenk Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNorth Venice, Florida · EIN 34-1930425 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$66K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $6,000.
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
83% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center Foundation | Charlotte, NC | Support for the ballantyne medical center emergency department | $20,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | Support for community development programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body | $7,260 |
| Global Che Enterprises | Gilbert, AZ | General needs - guatemala projects | $6,000 |
| Women's Impact Fund | Charlotte, NC | Support for community organization grants | $6,000 |
| Oaklawn Language Academy | Charlotte, NC | Funds to support the parent-teacher association and to provide classroom equipment and supplies for students and teachers | $5,000 |
| Peter Heisey Mission - Central Missionary Clearinghouse | Houston, TX | Religious purposes | $5,000 |
| Ucsf Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Funding for als research | $5,000 |
| The Louis and Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic Trust | Sarasota, FL | Support for community organization grants | $4,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina | Charlotte, NC | Fight against hunger | $3,000 |
| Untold Inc | Atlanta, GA | Medical purposes | $2,000 |
| Venice Presbyterian Church | Venice, FL | Religious purposes | $2,000 |
| Rails-To-Trails Conservancy | Washington, DC | Funds to aid in the goal of creating and maintaining walking and bicycling trails across the nation | $1,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Louis and Gloria Flanzer Philanthropic Trust | Sarasota, FL | Support for community organization grants | $2,000 |
| Florence Crittenton Services | Charlotte, NC | Funds for health, educational, and social services for single pregnant women and their babies | $1,000 |
| Oaklawn Language Academy | Charlotte, NC | Funds to support the parent-teacher association and to provide classroom equipment and supplies | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $66,260 | 15 |
| 2024 | $51,760 | 17 |
| 2023 | $67,400 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631259349102453
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1930425
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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