Howard E and Christine Shifler
Howard E and Christine Shifler is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $268K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $3K. Net investment income was $24K.
Howard E and Christine Shifler at a glance
In short: Howard E and Christine Shifler gave $3K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $500), top state Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,000
- -66.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +500.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $500
- -94.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $268,392
- +6.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Howard E and Christine Shifler funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dartmouth College ($500). Together the top 6 received $3K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Howard E and Christine Shifler gives
- Giving fell 87% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 44% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2025) to $24K (2022). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | Scholarships | $500 |
| Marist University Poughkeepsie, NY | Scholarships | $500 |
| Stockton University Galloway, NJ | Scholarships | $500 |
| West Chester University West Chester, PA | Scholarships | $500 |
| University of Tampa Tampa, FL | Scholarships | $500 |
| Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | Scholarships | $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 | $268,392 | $27,984 | $11,338 | $3,000 | 6 | $6,787 | $23,906 | $15,342 |
| 2024 | $251,674 | $26,509 | $24,254 | $9,000 | 1 | $22,584 | $24,738 | $14,415 |
| 2023 | $249,664 | $9,610 | $21,088 | $19,000 | 16 | $19,697 | $7,381 | $13,839 |
| 2022 | $260,978 | $-6,616 | $45,753 | $23,600 | 1 | $42,901 | $3,982 | $14,387 |
| 2021 | $313,326 | $62,759 | $14,800 | $12,000 | 10 | $12,823 | $60,775 | $16,982 |
| 2020 | $263,519 | $22,442 | $13,646 | $11,250 | 13 | — | $21,059 | $14,345 |
| 2019 | $256,236 | $15,616 | $13,628 | $11,500 | 12 | — | $15,039 | $14,241 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Howard E and Christine Shifler reported a distributable amount of $15K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Howard E and Christine Shifler's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America NA (2019–2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $2K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Howard E and Christine Shifler
How much does Howard E and Christine Shifler give each year?
Howard E and Christine Shifler gave $3K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $9K across 1 grant.
What is Howard E and Christine Shifler's typical grant size?
Howard E and Christine Shifler's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $500, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Howard E and Christine Shifler give grants?
Howard E and Christine Shifler's top state is Florida, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Hampshire (17%) and New York (17%).
Does Howard E and Christine Shifler give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Howard E and Christine Shifler's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (6 grants).
Who are Howard E and Christine Shifler's largest grantees?
Howard E and Christine Shifler's largest 2025 grantees include Dartmouth College ($500), Marist University ($500) and Stockton University ($500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Howard E and Christine Shifler?
Howard E and Christine Shifler reported $268K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (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 is Howard E and Christine Shifler?
Howard E and Christine Shifler is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Dallas, TX. It holds $268K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Howard E and Christine Shifler's EIN?
Howard E and Christine Shifler's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6403942. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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