William Newkirk and Cheryl Tschanz Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 45-3637286 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$160K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$5.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Woods Trustees | Skowhegan, ME | Black Point Preservation Fund | $50,000 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank | Auburn, ME | President's Fund to End Hunger | $35,000 |
| Community Action Partnership of Strafford County | Dover, NH | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida Inc | Orlando, FL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Table Ministries Inc | Carrboro, NC | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Trinity Jubilee Center Inc | Lewiston, ME | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| American National Red Cross | Washington, DC | Southern California Wildfire Relief Fund | $7,500 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | Washington, DC | Southern California Wildfire Relief Fund | $7,500 |
| Ashland University | Ashland, OH | Deconvolution Imaging System Fund | $5,000 |
| Ashland University | Ashland, OH | The Professor Maurice R. Newkirk Endowed Science Research Fund | $5,000 |
| The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | Kerrville, TX | Kerr County Flood Relief Fund | $5,000 |
| United Arts of Central Florida Inc | Orlando, FL | Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Fund | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $160,000 | 12 |
| 2024 | $147,640 | 19 |
| 2023 | $123,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600939349100710
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-3637286
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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