Shentel Foundation
Shentel Foundation is a private foundation established in 1990 and based in Edinburg, Virginia. The foundation is affiliated with Shenandoah Telecommunications Company (Shentel), a telecommunications holding company headquartered in the same location. As a 501(c)(3) organization, the foundation is designated for religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition, or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals purposes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.6M
-0.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$90K
-8.3% YoY
Grant Count
106
-13.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$846.811
+6.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports organizations involved with arts and culture, education, health, youth development, and human services.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 106 grants in its most recent tax year (2024), with a median grant size of $500 and a maximum grant of $13,000. Total distributions in 2024 were approximately $90,000.
Grant Range
of $500 and a maximum grant of $13,000. Total distributions in 2024 were approximately $90,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in the Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia and surrounding areas.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024)
- Total Assets: $2.58 million
- Total Liabilities: $3,890
- Total Revenue: $91,800
- Total Expenses: $98,628
- Investment Income and Dividends: $91,800
Historical Trend
The foundation's assets have grown from approximately $1 million in 2011 to $2.58 million in 2024. The organization operates with zero employees and relies on investment income rather than contributions to fund its grantmaking activities.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,582,581 | $2,589,409 | $2,599,137 |
| Revenue | $91,800 | $86,697 | $73,845 |
| Expenses | $98,628 | $99,625 | $68,143 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $89,762 | $97,838 | $68,143 |
| Net Investment Income | $91,800 | $86,697 | $73,745 |
| Distributable Amount | $221,315 | $187,092 | $193,166 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Christopher E. French – Executive Chairman (1 hour per week, $0 compensation)
- James J. Volk – Senior Vice President, CFO & Treasurer (1 hour per week, $0 compensation)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER E FRENCH | Executive Chairman | 1 | — |
| JAMES J VOLK | SR. VP CFO & TREASURER | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Shentel Foundation continues its grantmaking activities focused on local charitable organizations. The foundation's parent company, Shenandoah Telecommunications Company, has demonstrated broader community engagement through employee volunteer initiatives, with staff logging 572 volunteer hours for local charities.
Shentel\u2019s Employee Volunteer Initiative Gives Back to Local CharitiesRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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