WILLIS AND ELSIE SHENK FOUNDATION
Lancaster, PA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
23-2680871
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
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The Willis and Elsie Shenk Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that has paid a total of $304,000 in grants to 54 grantees in the filing year 2024. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of its profile page to determine their fit for funding opportunities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
LANCASTER COUNTY CONSERVANCY
$1.1M
29%
LANCASTER FARMLAND TRUST
$201.7K
5%
LANCASTERHISTORYORG
$200K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
35
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WILLIS AND ELSIE SHENK FOUNDATION?
Yes. WILLIS AND ELSIE SHENK FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does WILLIS AND ELSIE SHENK FOUNDATION give?
WILLIS AND ELSIE SHENK FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Pennsylvania, Florida, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are WILLIS AND ELSIE SHENK FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WILLIS AND ELSIE SHENK FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does WILLIS AND ELSIE SHENK FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, WILLIS AND ELSIE SHENK FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $304 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did WILLIS AND ELSIE SHENK FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, WILLIS AND ELSIE SHENK FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include LANCASTER COUNTY CONSERVANCY, LANCASTER FARMLAND TRUST, and LANCASTERHISTORYORG. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WILLIS AND ELSIE SHENK FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.
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