The Shanks Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyAlbany, New York · EIN 43-2036817 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$42K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $6,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
90% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| United Cerebral Palsy of Middle Tennessee Inc | Nashville, TN | General Purpose | $6,000 |
| Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research Foundation | New York, NY | General Purpose | $6,000 |
| March of Dimes | Arlington, VA | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| High Hopes Inc | Franklin, TN | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | Segundo, CA | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| California Western School of Law | San Diego, CA | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Electronic Frontier Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| Equal Vote Coalition | Eugene, OR | General Purpose | $2,500 |
| National Pku Alliance | Roanoke, VA | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Transparency International US | Washington, DC | General purpose | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42,000 | 11 |
| 2023 | $37,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $30,000 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601639349100500
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-2036817
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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