The Selinger-Shone Foundation
Historical FunderSpokane, Washington · EIN 91-6481161 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Dr Samuel L Selinger |
|---|---|
| Address | 5441 S Quail Ridge Rd, Spokane WA 99223 |
| Phone | 5097476154 |
| Form and materials | Grant requests should be made in writing and should indicate the intended use of the funds. Proof of exempt status should accompany all applications. |
| Deadlines | None |
| Restrictions | Scholarship awards will not exceed $20,000 per year in total. |
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
16% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Healthcare Foundation Eastern WA | Spokane, WA | To fund the Heart Institute Campaign and the Selinger Arts & Healing Fund | $71,000 |
| Second Harvest Inland Northwest | Spokane, WA | For construction of the Zilch market project. | $40,000 |
| Friends of KSPS | Spokane, WA | To support public programming services. | $5,000 |
| Washington State University Foundation (Elson S Floyd College of Medicine) | Pullman, WA | To assist in purchasing stethescopes for Med students and purchasing of augmentative communication equipment. | $2,500 |
| Community Colleges of Spokane Foundation | Spokane, WA | To support the Selinger Shone Career Transitions Fund Endowment. | $1,000 |
| Eastern Washington University Foundation (Nursing School) | Cheney, WA | To support the EWU Nursing Program. | $1,000 |
| Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture Foundation | Spokane, WA | To support Museum operations. | $1,000 |
| Saint Georges School | Spokane, WA | To provide funding for teachers to continue to give students an outstanding education. | $1,000 |
| Spokane Public Radio (KPBX Radio) | Spokane, WA | To support public radio programs. | $1,000 |
| Spokane Symphony Society | Spokane, WA | To provide funding for Symphony activities. | $1,000 |
| John Hopkins University (Medical School) | Baltimore, MD | To fund the Samuel Selinger, MD 69 & Rosemary Selinger Endowed Scholarship fund. | $500 |
| Trustees of Princeton University | Princeton, NJ | Annual giving, class of 2024-25. | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $125,500 | 12 |
| 2023 | $287,500 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511989349100121
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-6481161
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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