Charles and Elizabeth Schellhorn
Charles and Elizabeth Schellhorn is a private foundation based in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. In 2024, it reported 13 grants totaling $100,096, supporting charitable organizations including educational institutions, churches, and other nonprofits.
Charles and Elizabeth Schellhorn at a glance
In short: Charles and Elizabeth Schellhorn gave $100K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Massachusetts. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,096
- +13.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,700
- -12.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,313,316
- -2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (6 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Charles and Elizabeth Schellhorn
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6408 Aberdeen, Shawnee Mission, KS 66208
Phone: (816) 751-4281
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles and Elizabeth Schellhorn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Harvard College Fund ($50K). Together the top 10 received $93K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 53 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (60%), Kansas (20%), Missouri (8%), Colorado (5%), and Connecticut (5%). Its listed 2024 grants also include a recipient in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Charles and Elizabeth Schellhorn open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 13 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 54% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $88K (2023) to $100K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard College Fund Cambridge, MA | General Support | $50,000 |
| United Way of Greater Kansas City Kansas City, MO | General Support | $5,096 |
| Kansas University Endowment Lawrence, KS | General Support | $5,000 |
| Harvard Business School Boston, MA | General Support | $5,000 |
| St Ann's Catholic Church Prairie Village, KS | General Support | $5,000 |
| The Grand County Foundation (The Wildfire Emergency Fund) Winter Park, CO | General Support | $5,000 |
| Wellesley College Fund Wellesley, MA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Village Presbyterian Church Shawnee Mission, KS | General Support | $5,000 |
| Wichita Public Radio Wichita, KS | General Support | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Kansas City, MO | General Support | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,313,316 | $89,338 | $117,910 | $100,096 | 13 | $107,088 | $78,516 | $91,701 |
| 2023 | $1,341,888 | $55,495 | $104,145 | $88,250 | 10 | $94,493 | $44,994 | $83,218 |
| 2022 | $1,390,538 | $31,963 | $116,141 | $92,250 | 11 | $98,821 | $18,185 | $88,532 |
| 2021 | $1,474,716 | $64,191 | $117,696 | $100,000 | 10 | $106,972 | $52,527 | $96,483 |
| 2020 | $1,528,221 | $-8,011 | $119,562 | $90,000 | 9 | — | $18,964 | $82,418 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles and Elizabeth Schellhorn reported a distributable amount of $92K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants include general support for colleges and universities, churches, and other charitable organizations. Among the recipients, United Way of Greater Kansas City says its mission is to assemble resources into a far-reaching network of support for people in need in the community. Infinite Strength Inc says its mission is to provide financial support to underserved single mothers with metastatic breast cancer.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $100,096. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
The largest reported grant was $50,000 to Harvard College Fund for general support. Other listed grants included $5,096 to United Way of Greater Kansas City; $5,000 each to Kansas University Endowment, Harvard Business School, St Ann's Catholic Church, The Grand County Foundation’s Wildfire Emergency Fund, Wellesley College Fund, Village Presbyterian Church, and Wichita Public Radio; and $3,000 each to Planned Parenthood in Kansas City and Planned Parenthood of Southern New England. No Kid Hungry received $2,000. Infinite Strength Inc also reported receiving $2,000 from the foundation in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mr Charles Schellhorn as trustee.
Charles and Elizabeth Schellhorn is led by Charles Schellhorn, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles Schellhorn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Charles and Elizabeth Schellhorn
How much does Charles and Elizabeth Schellhorn give each year?
Charles and Elizabeth Schellhorn gave $100K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $88K across 10 grants.
What is Charles and Elizabeth Schellhorn's typical grant size?
Charles and Elizabeth Schellhorn's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,700, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles and Elizabeth Schellhorn that year got $3K on average.
Where does Charles and Elizabeth Schellhorn give grants?
Charles and Elizabeth Schellhorn gives mostly in Massachusetts: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kansas (20%) and Missouri (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (2 grants).
Does Charles and Elizabeth Schellhorn give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Charles and Elizabeth Schellhorn's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Charles and Elizabeth Schellhorn's largest grantees?
Charles and Elizabeth Schellhorn's largest 2024 grantees include Harvard College Fund ($50,000), United Way of Greater Kansas City ($5,096) and Kansas University Endowment ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Charles and Elizabeth Schellhorn?
Charles and Elizabeth Schellhorn reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $107K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $92K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Charles and Elizabeth Schellhorn fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants include general support for colleges and universities, churches, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles and Elizabeth Schellhorn?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles and Elizabeth Schellhorn's EIN?
Charles and Elizabeth Schellhorn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-1062860. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Charles and Elizabeth Schellhorn accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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