Shades of Compassion Foundation Inc
Shades of Compassion Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Emerald Isle, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $24K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $576.
Shades of Compassion Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Shades of Compassion Foundation Inc gave $30K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,000
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,000
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $24,099
- -59.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (67% 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 Shades of Compassion Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Breasties ($20K). Together the top 2 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Shades of Compassion Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 33% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $30K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Breasties Metuchen, NJ | Medical | $20,000 |
| Health Volunterrs Overseas Washington, DC | Medical | $10,000 |
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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 | $24,099 | $21,139 | $40,066 | $30,000 | 2 | $30,000 | $576 | $1,689 |
| 2024 | $58,860 | $84,887 | $27,984 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | — | $1,399 |
| 2023 | $27,478 | $75,322 | $39,466 | $20,000 | 2 | $20,000 | $44,180 | $583 |
| 2022 | $11,622 | $21,643 | $35,528 | $22,500 | 3 | $22,500 | $10 | $1,003 |
| 2021 | $25,506 | $77,332 | $51,826 | — | — | $9,997 | $69,918 | $845 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shades of Compassion Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Shades of Compassion Foundation Inc is led by Jon Kolkin, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jon Kolkin
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Karlin
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laira Kolkin Roth
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melanie Kolkin
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ngodup Tsering
Representative of the Dalai Lama
On filings since 2021
1 hr/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 Shades of Compassion Foundation Inc
How much does Shades of Compassion Foundation Inc give each year?
Shades of Compassion Foundation Inc gave $30K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is Shades of Compassion Foundation Inc?
Shades of Compassion Foundation Inc reported $24K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Shades of Compassion Foundation Inc operate?
Shades of Compassion Foundation Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey.
What is Shades of Compassion Foundation Inc's EIN?
Shades of Compassion Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1568581. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work Shades of Compassion Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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