Willis and Elsie Shenk Foundation
Historical FunderLancaster, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-2680871 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MARY LOUISE SHENK |
|---|---|
| Address | 135 LEAMAN ROAD, LANCASTER PA 17603 |
| Phone | 7174199340 |
| INFO@SHENKFOUNDATION.COM | |
| Form and materials | |
| Deadlines | APRIL 1 AND AUGUST 1 |
| Restrictions | LANCASTER COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA CHARITIES |
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 Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster Country Day School | Lancaster, PA | Shenk fund for professional excellence | $100,000 |
| Lancaster Farmland Trust | Strasburg, PA | Land/Farm acquisition(s) | $50,000 |
| Lancaster Conservancy | Lancaster, PA | Vehicle lift/mower/material bays | $45,000 |
| Lancaster Conservancy | Lancaster, PA | Stewardship endowment fund | $45,000 |
| Little Conestoga Creek Foundation | Lancaster, PA | Blue-Green corridor project | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster | Lancaster, PA | Operations | $15,000 |
| Horizons at Lancaster Country Day School | Lancaster, PA | Operations | $15,000 |
| Lancaster County Food Hub | Lancaster, PA | Operations | $12,000 |
| Casa of Lancaster County | Lancaster, PA | Operations | $10,000 |
| Lancaster Conservancy | Lancaster, PA | Lccf extragive 2025 | $10,000 |
| Samaritan Counseling Center | Lancaster, PA | Operations | $10,000 |
| Swan | Lyndell, PA | Operations | $10,000 |
| Tenfold | Lancaster, PA | Capital campaign | $10,000 |
| The Edible Classroom | Washington Boro, PA | Operations | $10,000 |
| Lancaster Country Day School | Lancaster, PA | Playground renovations | $8,500 |
| Music for Everyone | Lancaster, PA | Fresh takes on jazz - piano rental | $7,500 |
| Greystone Manor Trc | Lancaster, PA | Sir sampson sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Holy Spirit Lutheran Church | Lancaster, PA | Memorial gardens maintenance | $5,000 |
| Jeff Musser Foundation | Akron, PA | Operations | $5,000 |
| Lancaster Science Center | Lancaster, PA | Blue star program | $5,000 |
| Lancaster Symphony Orchestra | Lancaster, PA | Operations | $5,000 |
| Lancasterhistoryorg | Lancaster, PA | Heritage center | $5,000 |
| Linden Hall | Lititz, PA | Operations | $5,000 |
| Milagro House | Lancaster, PA | Operations | $5,000 |
| United Disabilities Services | Lancaster, PA | Operations | $5,000 |
| Water Street Ministries | Lancaster, PA | Operations | $5,000 |
| Aaron's Acres | Lancaster, PA | Operations | $3,500 |
| Music for Everyone | Lancaster, PA | Fresh takes on jazz - piano | $3,000 |
| Arc of Lancaster Lebanon | Lititz, PA | Operations | $2,500 |
| Demuth Foundation | Lancaster, PA | Operations | $2,500 |
| Fulton Theater Company | Lancaster, PA | Operations | $2,500 |
| Lancaster General Health Foundation | Lancaster, PA | Operations | $2,500 |
| Pennsylvania College of Art and Design | Lancaster, PA | Operations | $2,500 |
| Visioncorps | Lancaster, PA | Operations | $2,500 |
| Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society | Lancaster, PA | Operations | $2,000 |
| Rockford Foundation | Lancaster, PA | Operations | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $458,500 | 36 |
| 2024 | $304,000 | 35 |
| 2023 | $302,443 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602029349100305
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-2680871
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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