John Q Shunk Association
The John Q Shunk Association is a private foundation based in Bucyrus, Ohio. Its 2024 grants included scholarships and contributions to organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Ohio.
John Q Shunk Association at a glance
In short: John Q Shunk Association gave $115K across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Ohio. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $114,994
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- -2.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,286
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $926,611
- -6.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (8 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (93% 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 John Q Shunk Association
- How to Apply
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Contact the John Q Shunk Association and submit the scholarship application and requested materials.
- Review Cycle
- March 31.
- Deadline
- March 31.
- Contact
Application contact: John Q Shunk Association
Mailing address: PO Box 625, Bucyrus, OH 44820
Phone: (419) 569-2238
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John Q Shunk Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Projects Inc ($14K). Together the top 10 received $61K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($18,750), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
186 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 186 grants of 186 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Ohio accounted for 93% of 2024 grant dollars. The filing also lists grant shares of 1% each for Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
Cities
Is John Q Shunk Association open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 31 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 86% 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 (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 $97K (2020) to $125K (2022). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $115K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $18,750 |
| Projects Inc Bucyrus, OH | Contribution | $13,500 |
| Bucyrus Area YMCA Bucyrus, OH | Contribution | $7,500 |
| Salvation Army Bucyrus, OH | Contribution | $7,000 |
| Ohio Northern University Ada, OH | Scholarship | $6,250 |
| Friends of Crawford Park District Crestline, OH | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Ohio State University Columbus, OH | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Crawford County Sheriff's Office Bucyrus, OH | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Crawford Council on Aging Bucyrus, OH | Contribution | $4,000 |
| Kent State University Kent, OH | Scholarship | $3,750 |
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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 | $926,611 | $98,215 | $159,940 | $114,994 | 35 | $126,321 | $82,735 | $147,457 |
| 2023 | $988,417 | $180,229 | $154,835 | $110,882 | 36 | $124,688 | $88,590 | $131,615 |
| 2022 | $969,295 | $566,323 | $174,616 | $124,700 | 40 | $148,099 | $539,806 | $129,653 |
| 2021 | $571,802 | $126,544 | $127,113 | $101,825 | 42 | $117,202 | $116,633 | $135,548 |
| 2020 | $572,244 | $124,227 | $127,957 | $96,750 | 33 | — | $114,408 | $113,725 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John Q Shunk Association reported a distributable amount of $147K 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included scholarships to educational institutions and contributions to community organizations. For example, Projects Inc says it operates and maintains community projects and supports the Community Foundation for Crawford County; Friends of Crawford Park District says it maintains and upkeeps the Crawford Park District.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 35 grants totaling $114,994. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $13,750, with a median of $2,500. The largest grants included $13,750 to an individual recipient State University for a scholarship, $13,500 to Projects Inc, $7,500 to Bucyrus Area YMCA, and $7,000 to the Salvation Army in Bucyrus. Other scholarship grants included $6,250 to Ohio Northern University and $5,000 to Ohio State University.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Scholarship applicants must complete an application. The requested materials include the student’s name, address, Social Security number, extracurricular activities, prizes and honors, high school transcript, plans for paying for school, and parents’ occupations and annual income. The scholarship is $1,000 per year for four years, up to $4,000 total, but is not automatically renewed: students must contact the organization each year and submit an official transcript before a check is issued. Students must also notify the organization if they discontinue college enrollment or no longer need financial assistance. No grade-point stipulation is stated.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Phil Gerber as president; Nadine Miller as vice president; Scott Langenderfer as treasurer; and Randy Clady, William Dane Kennedy, and Nate Roshon as trustees.
John Q Shunk Association is led by Phil Gerber, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); all 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Phil Gerber
President
Vice President → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$7K (2020) → $7K (2024)
Randy Clady
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2024)
William Dane Kennedy
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Nate Roshon
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$300 (2024)
Nadine Miller
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $1K (2024)
Scott Langenderfer
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: James Gillenwater (2020) — Trustee
- Former: John Kennedy (2020) — President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $12K, to Scott Langenderfer (Treasurer). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John Q Shunk Association
How much does John Q Shunk Association give each year?
John Q Shunk Association gave $115K across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $111K across 36 grants.
What is John Q Shunk Association's typical grant size?
John Q Shunk Association's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,286, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John Q Shunk Association that year got $3K on average.
Where does John Q Shunk Association give grants?
John Q Shunk Association gives mostly in Ohio: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Bucyrus, OH (7 grants), Columbus, OH (2 grants) and Toledo, OH (2 grants).
Does John Q Shunk Association give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on John Q Shunk Association's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (26 grants) and "Contribution" (9 grants).
Who are John Q Shunk Association's largest grantees?
John Q Shunk Association's largest 2024 grantees include Projects Inc ($13,500), Bucyrus Area YMCA ($7,500) and Salvation Army ($7,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($18,750), which are not listed by name. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John Q Shunk Association?
John Q Shunk Association reported $927K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $126K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $147K (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 John Q Shunk Association fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included scholarships to educational institutions and contributions to community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John Q Shunk Association?
Contact the John Q Shunk Association and submit the scholarship application and requested materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John Q Shunk Association's EIN?
John Q Shunk Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-0896477. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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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