Virgil and Virginia Schenck Foundation Inc
Historical FunderCocoa, Florida · EIN 59-3411693 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $16,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JAY SCHENCK |
|---|---|
| Address | 3815 INDIAN RIVER DR, COCOA FL 32926 |
| Phone | 3217354900 |
| Form and materials | FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS, A BIOGRAPHICAL OUTLINE IS REQUESTED. A SCHOLASTIC HISTORY, THE NEED FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP, AND THE AMOUNT REQUESTED. WHAT THE APPLICANT PLANS TO DO IN COLLEGE, THE FIELD OF STUDY, AND THE REASON THEY WANT TO ATTEND COLLEGE. DOES THE APPLICANT HAVE OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDS? IF SO, HOW MUCH? |
| Deadlines | NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | THERE ARE NO RESTRICTIONS OR LIMITATIONS. |
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
0% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida a & M University | Tallahassee, FL | Scholarships | $40,000 |
| Eastern Florida State College | Cocoa, FL | Scholarships | $33,821 |
| University of Central Florida | Cocoa, FL | Scholarships | $24,500 |
| University of South Florida | Tampa, FL | Scholarships | $16,000 |
| University of North Florida | Jacksonville, FL | Scholarships | $11,000 |
| Valencia College | Orlando, FL | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Palm Beach State College | Lake Worth, FL | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Our Lady of Grace | Se Palm Bay, FL | Direct donation | $5,000 |
| University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Webber International University | Babson Park, FL | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton, FL | Scholarships | $2,500 |
| Doxa Academy | Melbourne, FL | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Florida a & M University | Talahassee, FL | Direct donation | $420 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $153,241 | 13 |
| 2023 | $132,620 | 11 |
| 2022 | $168,500 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533169349100543
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-3411693
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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