Shenandoah Community Foundation
Shenandoah Community Foundation is a public charity based in Strasburg, Virginia. It supports organizations and residents primarily in Shenandoah County through community grants, cultural arts funding, scholarships, and other funds established by donors.
Shenandoah Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Shenandoah Community Foundation gave $297K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), mostly in Virginia. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $296,726
- -18.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $26,975
- -10.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,000
- Total assets
- $11,841,419
- +15.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (3 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Shenandoah Community Foundation
- How to Apply
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Submit an application online during the relevant grant cycle. The Foundation’s website provides access to its grant portal for current grantees.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 350, Strasburg, VA 22657
Phone: (540) 465-1444
Website: https://shenandoahcommunityfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Shenandoah Community Foundation
Bowman-Shannon Cultural Arts Fund
Shenandoah Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Bowman-Shannon Cultural Arts Fund Grant
Shenandoah Community Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Career and Technical Education Fund - Aviation Program Grant
Shenandoah Community Foundation
Amount
$150,000 (initial grant for equipment; additional grant for instructor salary)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Shenandoah Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Shenandoah County Public Schools ($187K). Together the top 10 received $292K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 57 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation primarily serves Shenandoah County, Virginia. Its grant application page says programs must be located in Shenandoah County or directly benefit county residents. The 2025 filing data shows that all itemized grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Shenandoah Community Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 11 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $34K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $12K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $141K (2023) to $723K (2022). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $297K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah County Public Schools Woodstock, VA | Education | $186,500 |
| Shenandoah Community Health Clinic Woodstock, VA | Medical | $21,626 |
| Prince William County Bar Foundation Inc Manassas, VA | Education - Scholarships | $15,000 |
| Woodstock Presbyterian Church Woodstock, VA | Religious | $15,000 |
| Shenandoah Memorial Hospital Foundation Winchester, VA | Medical | $13,600 |
| Central High School Woodstock, VA | Education - Arts and Culture | $11,000 |
| Family Promise of Shenandoah County Woodstock, VA | Housing, Family and Social Services | $10,908 |
| Response Inc Woodstock, VA | Family and Social Services | $6,767 |
| Shenandoah Valley Lutheran Ministries Toms Brook, VA | Family, Child, and Social Services | $5,605 |
| Theatre Shenandoah Inc Edinburg, VA | Arts and Culture | $5,520 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists the Foundation’s filing type as Form 990 (a public charity).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,841,419 | $1,365,832 | $861,800 | $296,726 | 11 | $500,462 |
| 2024 | $10,281,768 | $2,025,605 | $880,131 | $362,487 | 12 | $419,326 |
| 2023 | $8,809,597 | $1,799,786 | $523,422 | $140,596 | 10 | $304,528 |
| 2022 | $6,824,112 | $2,336,159 | $1,087,379 | $723,490 | 13 | $1,303,837 |
| 2021 | $7,937,445 | $1,500,997 | $479,014 | $194,550 | 11 | $365,020 |
| 2020 | $6,463,560 | $1,196,681 | $433,381 | $204,344 | 15 | $369,971 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The mission stated in the Foundation’s 2024 filing is to promote philanthropy in Shenandoah County and surrounding areas by connecting people who care with causes that matter.
Community Grants cover arts and culture, civic affairs, education, environment, health, and family, child, and social services. The Foundation also welcomes community ideas that build on local strengths or address community problems. Its Bowman-Shannon Cultural Arts Fund supports cultural arts education and participation, and the Foundation administers scholarship funds for Shenandoah County high school graduates.
The 2025 filing includes grants to organizations working in several areas. For example, Shenandoah County Free Clinic described its mission as bridging gaps in healthcare and providing access to essential services. Family Promise of Shenandoah County said it helps families experiencing homelessness and low-income families achieve sustainable independence. Shenandoah Valley Local Ministries described serving hungry children, aging adults, and families in need, while Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging said it promotes the independence, dignity, health, and well-being of older and disabled people.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the Foundation reported 11 itemized grants totaling $296,726. Grant amounts ranged from $5,200 to $186,500, with a median of $11,000. Its largest listed grant was $186,500 to Shenandoah County Public Schools for education. Other listed awards included $21,626 to Shenandoah Community Health Clinic for medical purposes, $15,000 to Prince William County Bar Foundation for education scholarships, and $15,000 to Woodstock Presbyterian Church for religious purposes.
Separately, the Foundation reports that its 2025 Community Grants awarded $66,000 to 30 organizations. The 2025 Community Grants application deadline of July 15, 2026, has passed; the Foundation’s application page says the next Community Grants process will open in summer 2027. The next Bowman-Shannon Cultural Arts Fund application cycle is scheduled to open in December 2026. The Foundation’s website says applications for these grant programs are submitted online. Community Grants are for programs located in Shenandoah County or directly benefiting its residents. Bowman-Shannon grants may be used by any nonprofit organization for arts-related activities, including organizations whose mission is not focused on the arts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jerry Germroth as president and Dennis Dysart as vice president. Directors listed include David Jones, Katherine Morrison, Kevin Finks, Sharon Baroncelli, Beverly Butterfield, Jenna French, Jamie Baisden, and Daniel Smith. Katherine Morrison is also listed as secretary, and Kevin Finks as treasurer.
Shenandoah Community Foundation is led by Rebecca Stickley, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rebecca Stickley
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$98K (2025)
Jerry Germroth
President
Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Morrison
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Finks
Treasurer & Director
Assistant Treasurer & Director → Assis. Treasurer & Director, 2021
Assis. Treasurer & Director → Treasurer & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Baroncelli
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beverly Butterfield
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Smith
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Baisden
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Logan
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frederic Hoerr
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenna French
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Jones
Director
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Dysart
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: David Ferguson (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Michael Funk (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Mandy Belyea (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Brandon Keller (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michael Dorman (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey Dalke (2020–2021) — Treasurer & Director
- Former: Karl Roulston (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: John Adamson (2020) — Director
- Former: Russell Adams (2020) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $98K, to Rebecca Stickley (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Shenandoah Community Foundation
How much does Shenandoah Community Foundation give each year?
Shenandoah Community Foundation gave $297K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $362K across 12 grants.
What is Shenandoah Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Shenandoah Community Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $11,000, and its average grant was $26,975, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Shenandoah Community Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Shenandoah Community Foundation give grants?
Shenandoah Community Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Woodstock, VA (6 grants).
Does Shenandoah Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Shenandoah Community Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Shenandoah Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Shenandoah Community Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Shenandoah County Public Schools ($186,500), Shenandoah Community Health Clinic ($21,626) and Prince William County Bar Foundation Inc ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Shenandoah Community Foundation?
Shenandoah Community Foundation reported $11.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What does Shenandoah Community Foundation fund?
The mission stated in the Foundation’s 2024 filing is to promote philanthropy in Shenandoah County and surrounding areas by connecting people who care with causes that matter. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Shenandoah Community Foundation?
Submit an application online during the relevant grant cycle. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Shenandoah Community Foundation's EIN?
Shenandoah Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1963011. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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