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Also known as: C/O RITA N SHOLTON
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The Sholton Foundation is a private corporation based in ANCHORAGE, AK. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. The principal officer is Rita N Sholton. It holds total assets of $621K. Annual income is reported at $923K. Total assets have grown from $245K in 2011 to $621K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 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 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Alaska. According to available records, The Sholton Foundation has made 52 grants totaling $165K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $65K in 2021 to $100K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $14K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 22 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Alaska, New York, Idaho, which account for 98% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$300
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 17 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.
The Sholton Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 52 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in AK, NY, ID.
The Sholton Foundation has distributed a total of $165K across 52 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from $300 to $14K.
The Sholton Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Sholton Foundation is headquartered in ANCHORAGE, AK. While based in AK, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Sholton Witte | SECRETARY, VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Rita N Sholton | PRESIDENT, TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Paul R Sholton | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Adam G Sholton | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$621K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$621K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
52
Total Giving
$165K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
22
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation ArmyCOMMUNITY SERVICES | Anchorage, AK | $3K | 2022 |
| Alaska Aviation MuseumMUSEUM DEVELOPMENT AND PRESERVATION | Anchorage, AK | $10K | 2022 |
| Marfan FoundationPROMOTE RESEARCH ON TREATMENT OF MARFAN SYNDROME AND RELATED DISORDERS. | Port Washington, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Uaa FoundationEDUCATION | Anchorage, AK | $5K | 2022 |
| Providence Alaska FoundationHEALTHCARE FOR THOSE IN NEED | Anchorage, AK | $5K | 2022 |
| Blood Bank Of AlaskaCOLLECTING AND DISTRIBUTING BLOOD. | Anchorage, AK | $3K | 2022 |
| Anchorage MuseumEDUCATION | Anchorage, AK | $3K | 2022 |
| Anchor-Age Center IncSENIOR CARE | Anchorage, AK | $3K | 2022 |
| Alaska Center For The BlindHELPING BLIND PEOPLE | Anchorage, AK | $2K | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of AlaskaPROVIDING FOOD FOR HUNGRY PEOPLE. | Anchorage, AK | $2K | 2022 |
| Junior AchievementPROVIDING EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES | Anchorage, AK | $1K | 2022 |
| Challenge AlaskaPROVIDING ADAPTIVE SPORTS, THERAPEUTIC RECREATION, AND EDUCATION. | Anchorage, AK | $1K | 2022 |
| Alaska Airman'S AssociationTO PROTECT, PRESERVE, AND PROMOTE GENERAL AVIATION IN ALASKA | Anchorage, AK | $1K | 2022 |
| Lemhi County Historical MuseumMUSEUM DEVELOPMENT AND PRESERVATION | Salmon, ID | $600 | 2022 |
| Music MachineMUSICAL THEATRE FOR CHILDREN | Anchorage, AK | $500 | 2022 |
| Alaska Public MediaPUBLIC MEDIA PRODUCES AND PRESENTS NEWS AND CONTENT THAT PROVIDES LIFELONG LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS, HEALTH AND LEISURE, SCIENCE AND NATURE, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND WORLD EVENTS. | Anchorage, AK | $300 | 2022 |
| Bean'S Cafe Children'S LunchboxFEEDING HUNGRY CHILDREN | Anchorage, AK | $300 | 2022 |
| Covenant House AlaskaHELPING HOMELESS PEOPLE. | Anchorage, AK | $1K | 2021 |
| Alpha Phi FoundationADVANCING THE LIVES OF WOMEN. | Evanston, IL | $1K | 2021 |
| Northern Lights Swim ClubYOUTH ACTIVITIES | Anchorage, AK | $1K | 2021 |
| Great Land TrustWILDLIFE CONSERVATION | Anchorage, AK | $1K | 2021 |