George Shinn Foundation Inc
George Shinn Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in Franklin, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $26K.
George Shinn Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: George Shinn Foundation Inc gave $26K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state South Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $26,000
- +40.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,200
- +12.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,191
- -90.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who George Shinn Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mary Sunshine House ($12K). Together the top 5 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 22 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How George Shinn Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2023) to $147K (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Sunshine House Central, SC | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $12,000 |
| The Source Nashville, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $7,000 |
| Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina Thomasville, NC | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $5,000 |
| Graceworks Ministries Franklin, TN | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $1,000 |
| CPCC Foundation Charlotte, NC | To further one or more exempt purposes of the charity | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,191 | $13,000 | $32,809 | $26,000 | 5 | $26,882 | $525 |
| 2023 | $22,000 | $37,500 | $19,801 | $18,500 | 4 | $18,736 | $183 |
| 2022 | $4,301 | $38,000 | $35,478 | $30,000 | 5 | $32,158 | $150 |
| 2021 | $1,779 | $20,700 | $21,189 | $20,400 | 4 | $20,550 | $100 |
| 2020 | $2,268 | $147,000 | $148,195 | $147,000 | 4 | — | $138 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George Shinn Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $525 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George Shinn Foundation Inc is led by Megan Shinn, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Megan Shinn
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
George Shinn
Chairman
President → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Harold Bouillion
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Thomas H. Dougherty
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Chris Shinn (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Spencer Stolpen (2020) — Secretary
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 George Shinn Foundation Inc
How much does George Shinn Foundation Inc give each year?
George Shinn Foundation Inc gave $26K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $19K across 4 grants.
What is George Shinn Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
George Shinn Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,200, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George Shinn Foundation Inc give grants?
George Shinn Foundation Inc's top state is South Carolina, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (31%) and North Carolina (23%).
Who are George Shinn Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
George Shinn Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Mary Sunshine House ($12,000), The Source ($7,000) and Baptist Children's Homes of North Carolina ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is George Shinn Foundation Inc?
George Shinn Foundation Inc reported $2K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $525 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is George Shinn Foundation Inc?
George Shinn Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, based in Franklin, TN. It holds $2K in total assets as of 2024.
What is George Shinn Foundation Inc's EIN?
George Shinn Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1083525. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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