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John & Linda Shelk Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in PRINEVILLE, OR. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. It holds total assets of $2.7M. Annual income is reported at $410K. Total assets have grown from $1M in 2011 to $2.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Oregon. According to available records, John & Linda Shelk Foundation Inc. has made 44 grants totaling $333K, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has grown from $8K in 2020 to $224K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $400 to $50K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 26 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Oregon and Virginia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 5 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
John & Linda Shelk Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 44 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OR, VA.
John & Linda Shelk Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $333K across 44 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $400 to $50K.
John & Linda Shelk Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
John & Linda Shelk Foundation Inc. is headquartered in PRINEVILLE, OR. While based in OR, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Shelk | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John Brian Shelk | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John Shelk | SECRETARY/TREAS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jerry R Evans | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Clark James Shelk | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Anne Marie Shelk | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$199K
Total Assets
$2.6M
Fair Market Value
$3.3M
Net Worth
$2.6M
Grants Paid
$165K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$157K
Distribution Amount
$140K
Total: $62K
Total Grants
44
Total Giving
$333K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
26
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The AllianceScholarship Support | Lake Oswego, OR | $1K | 2021 |
| Willamette UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Salem, OR | $50K | 2022 |
| A R Bowman Memorial MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | Prineville, OR | $30K | 2022 |
| Ochoco Forest RestorationGENERAL SUPPORT | Prineville, OR | $10K | 2022 |
| Oregon Historical SocietyHATFIELD LECTURE SERIES | Portland, OR | $6K | 2022 |
| World Forestry CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $4K | 2022 |
| Sustainable NorthwestANNUAL SUPPORT | Portland, OR | $4K | 2022 |
| The Nature ConservancyGENERAL SUPPORT | Arlington, VA | $3K | 2022 |
| Kiwanis Club Of PrinevilleGENERAL SUPPORT | Prineville, OR | $3K | 2022 |
| Blue Mountain Forest PartnerGENERAL SUPPORT | John Day, OR | $1K | 2022 |
| Prineville FolliesCOMMUNITY SUPPORT | Prineville, OR | $500 | 2022 |
| Partners In Care - Hospice HouseGeneral Support | Bend, OR | $10K | 2021 |
| Baker Technical InstitutePRINEVILLE PROGRAM | Baker City, OR | $5K | 2021 |
| Redemption HouseGENERAL SUPPORT | Prineville, OR | $4K | 2021 |
| High Desert MuseumGENERAL SUPPORT | Bend, OR | $3K | 2021 |
| Mountain Star Family Relief NurseryGENERAL SUPPORT | Bend, OR | $2K | 2021 |
| Oregon Newspapers FoundationMALHEUR ENTERPRISE INTERN PROGRAM | Lake Oswego, OR | $2K | 2021 |
| St Vincent De Paul Crook CountyGENERAL SUPPORT | Prineville, OR | $2K | 2021 |
| Prineville Senior CenterGeneral Support | Prineville, OR | $2K | 2021 |
| Family Access NetworkGeneral Support | Bend, OR | $2K | 2021 |
| Central Oregon Trail AllianceGeneral Support | Bend, OR | $2K | 2021 |
| Oregon Paleo Lands InstituteConservation/Education | Fossil, OR | $500 | 2021 |
| Oregon State Parks FoundationGeneral Support | Portland, OR | $400 | 2021 |
| Four Rivers Cultural CenterGeneral Support | Ontario, OR | $1K | 2020 |
| Friends Of The Crook Co LibraryGeneral Support | Prineville, OR | $500 | 2020 |
| Ocf Leadership FundOREGON LEADERSHIP FUND | Portland, OR | $500 | 2020 |