Shank Family Foundation
Shank Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sarasota, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $507K. Net investment income was $229K.
Shank Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Shank Family Foundation gave $507K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $101K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $506,667
- -61.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -58.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $101,333
- -7.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $2,391,425
- -10.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (49% 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 Shank Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Columbia University Irving Medical ($250K). Together the top 5 received $507K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 33 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Shank Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 124% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 289% of 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $227K (2022) to $1.3M (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $507K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University Irving Medical New York, NY | To support Dr. Matthew Maurer's research on myocardial amyloidosis operations. | $250,000 |
| The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Ar Sarasota, FL | Endowment for Curator of Performance | $166,667 |
| International Rescue Committee Albert Lea, MN | To support general operations. | $50,000 |
| Spoon Portland, OR | To support general operations. | $30,000 |
| The Walker Art Center Minneapolis, MN | To support the 2023 Avant Garden fundraising event. | $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 | $2,391,425 | $237,547 | $516,541 | $506,667 | 5 | $506,667 | $229,173 | $175,491 |
| 2024 | $2,670,007 | $398,491 | $1,331,472 | $1,312,667 | 12 | $1,316,667 | $249,236 | $190,587 |
| 2023 | $3,673,427 | $419,856 | $290,499 | $276,667 | 8 | $280,712 | $292,875 | $197,741 |
| 2022 | $3,625,700 | $-48,323 | $256,267 | $226,667 | 5 | $231,407 | $64,201 | $204,361 |
| 2021 | $3,930,894 | $613,750 | $615,476 | $600,000 | 3 | $603,000 | $603,565 | $232,414 |
| 2020 | $3,932,028 | $179,650 | $272,101 | $260,000 | 2 | — | $170,579 | $213,595 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shank Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $175K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Shank Family Foundation is led by Susan Shank, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan Shank
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Retzlaff
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Todd Retzlaff
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith Shank
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Shank
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Shank Family Foundation
How much does Shank Family Foundation give each year?
Shank Family Foundation gave $507K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 12 grants.
What is Shank Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Shank Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $101,333, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Shank Family Foundation give grants?
Shank Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (33%) and Minnesota (12%).
Does Shank Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of Shank Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Shank Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Shank Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Columbia University Irving Medical ($250,000), The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Ar ($166,667) and International Rescue Committee ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Shank Family Foundation?
Shank Family Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $507K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $175K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Shank Family Foundation's EIN?
Shank Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1609483. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Shank Family Foundation 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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