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George Shinn Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in FRANKLIN, TN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1974. It holds total assets of $2K. Annual income is reported at $13K. Total assets have decreased from $368K in 2011 to $22K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Tennessee and North Carolina. According to available records, George Shinn Foundation Inc. has made 14 grants totaling $207K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has decreased from $147K in 2020 to $60K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $100K, with an average award of $15K. The foundation has supported 5 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Tennessee and Texas. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$400
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 4 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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George Shinn Foundation Inc. is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 14 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TN, TX.
George Shinn Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $207K across 14 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $15K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $100K.
George Shinn Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
George Shinn Foundation Inc. is headquartered in FRANKLIN, TN. While based in TN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Shinn | CHAIRMAN | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Megan Shinn | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Harold Bouillion | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Thomas H Dougherty | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$20K
Total Assets
$22K
Fair Market Value
$22K
Net Worth
$22K
Grants Paid
$19K
Contributions
$38K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$183
Total Grants
14
Total Giving
$207K
Average Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
5
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heartlight MinistriesTO FURTHER ONE OR MORE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | Hallsville, TX | $10K | 2022 |
| The SourceTO FURTHER ONE OR MORE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2022 |
| AhbzTO FURTHER ONE OR MORE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | Nashville, TN | $5K | 2022 |
| Tennessee Baptist Children'S HomesTO SUPPORT THE FOSTER CARE PROGRAM | Brentwood, TN | $5K | 2022 |
| The Bridge MinistryTO FURTHER ONE OR MORE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE CHARITY | Goodlettsville, TN | $32K | 2020 |