Gilker-Shoupe Family Charitable
Gilker-Shoupe Family Charitable is a private foundation based in Ashburn, Virginia. Its 2024 filing reports 15 grants totaling $52,000 to charitable organizations.
Gilker-Shoupe Family Charitable at a glance
In short: Gilker-Shoupe Family Charitable gave $52K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Ohio. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $52,000
- -14.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,467
- -14.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $9,090
- -85.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (47% 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 Gilker-Shoupe Family Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing does not describe an application process or required materials.
- Contact
Mailing address: 19916 Interlachen Cir, Ashburn, VA 20147
Phone: (703) 790-1911
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gilker-Shoupe Family Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Loudoun Symphony Association ($14K). Together the top 10 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 73 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grants went to recipients in Ohio (47% of grant dollars), Virginia (40%), North Carolina (8%), Tennessee (3%), and Missouri (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Gilker-Shoupe Family Charitable open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 15 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2022 it paid out 402% 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 $28K (2022) to $61K (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loudoun Symphony Association Leesburg, VA | Charitable | $14,000 |
| The Community Foundation Findlay, OH | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Lasalle High School Cincinnati, OH | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Ohio State University Foundation Columbus, OH | Charitable | $5,000 |
| St Ursula Academy Cincinnati, OH | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Corolla Wild Horse Fund Corolla, NC | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Loudoun Abused Women's Shelter Leesburg, VA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Loudoun Hunger Relief Leesburg, VA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Corolla Fire & Rescue Corolla, NC | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Ohio Valley Forestry Foundation Cincinnati, OH | Charitable | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,090 | $134 | $55,698 | $52,000 | 15 | $52,000 | $134 | — |
| 2023 | $61,452 | $-23,857 | $61,000 | $61,000 | 15 | $61,000 | $861 | — |
| 2022 | $155,145 | $195 | $32,189 | $27,550 | 9 | $27,550 | — | $6,854 |
| 2021 | $238,896 | $16,372 | $52,422 | $48,906 | 19 | $49,758 | $13,708 | $8,713 |
| 2020 | $173,448 | $14,191 | $45,632 | $44,020 | 15 | — | $12,579 | $12,867 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as performing arts, education, food access, animal welfare, and community services. For example, Loudoun Hunger Relief describes its mission as addressing food insecurity through access to nutritious food, community connections, and educational opportunities. Corolla Wild Horse Fund says it works to protect and manage the wild colonial Spanish mustang herd on North Carolina’s Currituck Outer Banks.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 15 grants totaling $52,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $14,000, with a median grant of $2,500.
Among the largest reported grants were $14,000 to Loudoun Symphony Association, $7,000 to The Community Foundation in Findlay, Ohio, and $5,000 each to LaSalle High School, Ohio State University Foundation, and St Ursula Academy. Ohio State University Foundation says it raises funds and manages endowments and planned gifts for the benefit of The Ohio State University. Other 2024 recipients included Corolla Wild Horse Fund ($2,500), Loudoun Hunger Relief ($2,500), Ruth Lyons Children’s Fund ($1,000), and The Humane Society of Leesburg ($1,000). Ruth Lyons Children’s Fund says it funds gifts and events for hospitalized children; The Humane Society of Leesburg describes itself as a foster-based, all-volunteer organization that cares for and places adoptable animals.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert J Gilker as trustee and Karen Shoupe as director.
Gilker-Shoupe Family Charitable's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karen Shoupe
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert J. Gilker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Gilker-Shoupe Family Charitable
How much does Gilker-Shoupe Family Charitable give each year?
Gilker-Shoupe Family Charitable gave $52K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $61K across 15 grants.
What is Gilker-Shoupe Family Charitable's typical grant size?
Gilker-Shoupe Family Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,467, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gilker-Shoupe Family Charitable that year got $1K on average.
Where does Gilker-Shoupe Family Charitable give grants?
Gilker-Shoupe Family Charitable's top state is Ohio, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (40%) and North Carolina (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Leesburg, VA (5 grants), Cincinnati, OH (4 grants) and Corolla, NC (2 grants).
Does Gilker-Shoupe Family Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Gilker-Shoupe Family Charitable's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (15 grants).
Who are Gilker-Shoupe Family Charitable's largest grantees?
Gilker-Shoupe Family Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include Loudoun Symphony Association ($14,000), The Community Foundation ($7,000) and Lasalle High School ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gilker-Shoupe Family Charitable?
Gilker-Shoupe Family Charitable reported $9K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $134.
What does Gilker-Shoupe Family Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as performing arts, education, food access, animal welfare, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gilker-Shoupe Family Charitable?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Gilker-Shoupe Family Charitable's EIN?
Gilker-Shoupe Family Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1635626. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Gilker-Shoupe Family Charitable 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.
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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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Grantable. (2026). Gilker-Shoupe Family Charitable funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/gilker-shoupe-family-charitable-morg_35925c1b1ee94ea981a18d948e956f54
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