George F Sunkel Foundation
The George F Sunkel Foundation is a private foundation based in Plano, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports grants for religious, charitable, and educational purposes, with all reported grant dollars going to organizations in Texas.
George F Sunkel Foundation at a glance
In short: George F Sunkel Foundation gave $17K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Texas. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,000
- +4.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,700
- -5.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $224,546
- -11.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to George F Sunkel Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Requests may be submitted in letter form with a statement of purpose and documentation of qualification under sections 501(c)(3) and 170(c)(2)(13). The filing states that there are no award restrictions other than those qualifications.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Jessica Karlinski
Mailing address: 6401 Castlemere Dr, Plano, TX 75093
Phone: (972) 948-6115
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George F Sunkel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First Presbyterian Church ($5K). Together the top 10 received $17K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Texas. Listed recipients were in Clarksville, Sherman, Richardson, and Gilmer.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is George F Sunkel Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 80% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2021) to $17K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church Clarksville, TX | Religious | $5,000 |
| Clarksville Food Pantry Clarksville, TX | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Clarksville Cemetary Association Clarksville, TX | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Clarksville Ind School District Clarksville, TX | Educational | $2,000 |
| Family Promise of Grayson County Sherman, TX | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Network of Community Ministries Richardson, TX | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Camp Gilmont Gilmer, TX | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Red River County Library Clarksville, TX | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Clarksville Volunteer Fire Department Clarksville, TX | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Home Hospice of Grayson County Clarksville, TX | Charitable | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $224,546 | $9,497 | $37,801 | $17,000 | 10 | $17,135 | — | $18,394 |
| 2024 | $252,850 | $9,674 | $17,130 | $16,250 | 9 | $16,400 | $9,074 | $17,284 |
| 2023 | $260,306 | $10,029 | $17,996 | $17,000 | 12 | $17,172 | $9,342 | $16,339 |
| 2022 | $268,273 | $10,343 | $17,572 | $16,775 | 10 | $16,905 | $9,823 | $17,029 |
| 2021 | $275,502 | $11,094 | $16,212 | $15,400 | 10 | — | $10,582 | $16,949 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George F Sunkel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its charitable activity as donations to charitable, religious, and educational organizations. Its grants include support for a church, food pantry, cemetery association, school district, library, volunteer fire department, hospice, and other organizations.
Among its 2025 grantees, Network of Community Ministries describes its mission as caring for, coaching, and empowering neighbors seeking an improved quality of life. Family Promise of Grayson County describes its mission as bringing faith and community together to help families end child homelessness. Home Hospice of Grayson County says it provides care and support to enhance the quality of life of patients and their families. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $17,000 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000. Notable grants included $5,000 to First Presbyterian Church in Clarksville, $2,500 to Clarksville Food Pantry, $2,000 each to Clarksville Cemetery Association and Clarksville Independent School District, and $1,000 each to Family Promise of Grayson County, Network of Community Ministries, Camp Gilmont, Red River County Library, and Clarksville Volunteer Fire Department. Home Hospice of Grayson County received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jim Frank as president, Joseph L. Frank Jr. as vice president, and Jessica Karlinski as treasurer.
George F Sunkel Foundation is led by Jim Frank, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jim Frank
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Karlinski
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph L. Frank Jr.
Vice President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 George F Sunkel Foundation
How much does George F Sunkel Foundation give each year?
George F Sunkel Foundation gave $17K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $16K across 9 grants.
What is George F Sunkel Foundation's typical grant size?
George F Sunkel Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,700, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George F Sunkel Foundation give grants?
George F Sunkel Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Clarksville, TX (7 grants).
Does George F Sunkel Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on George F Sunkel Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (8 grants).
Who are George F Sunkel Foundation's largest grantees?
George F Sunkel Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include First Presbyterian Church ($5,000), Clarksville Food Pantry ($2,500) and Clarksville Cemetary Association ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George F Sunkel Foundation?
George F Sunkel Foundation reported $225K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does George F Sunkel Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its charitable activity as donations to charitable, religious, and educational organizations. Its grants include support for a church, food pantry, cemetery association, school district, library, volunteer fire department, hospice, and other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from George F Sunkel Foundation?
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is George F Sunkel Foundation's EIN?
George F Sunkel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-6082991. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021–2025
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