Shentel Foundation
Shentel Foundation is a private foundation based in Edinburg, Virginia. Its 2024 filing reports 106 charitable grants totaling $89,762, with recipients in Virginia and several neighboring states.
Shentel Foundation at a glance
In short: Shentel Foundation gave $90K across 106 grants in 2024 (avg $846.811), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $89,762
- -8.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 106
- -13.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $847
- +6.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $2,582,581
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Shentel Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 459, Edinburg, VA 22824-0459
Phone: (800) 743-6835
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Shentel Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shenandoah Memorial Hospital Foundation ($13K). Together the top 10 received $39K.
Grant Size Distribution
333 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 331 grants of 333 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Recipients of the foundation’s 2024 grant dollars were primarily in Virginia (83%). Other reported recipient-state shares were West Virginia (8%), Pennsylvania (3%), Maryland (3%), and Kentucky (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 106 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Shentel Foundation gives
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 41% 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 (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 $68K (2022) to $169K (2020). In 2024 it made 106 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah Memorial Hospital Foundation Woodstock, VA | General Charitable Support | $12,500 |
| Shenandoah Community Health Clinic Woodstock, VA | General Charitable Support | $6,140 |
| United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley Winchester, VA | General Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Shenandoah County Library Foundation Edinburg, VA | General Charitable Support | $3,018 |
| VPM PBS Richmond, VA | General Charitable Support | $2,500 |
| Boy Scouts of America Woodstock, VA | General Charitable Support | $2,500 |
| Vietnam Veterans of America Woodstock, VA | General Charitable Support | $2,500 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bankverona Verona, VA | General Charitable Support | $2,179 |
| Central Pennsylvania Food Bank Harrisburg, PA | General Charitable Support | $1,250 |
| Maryland Food Bank Inc Baltimore, MD | General Charitable Support | $1,250 |
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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 | $2,582,581 | $91,800 | $98,628 | $89,762 | 106 | $89,762 | $91,800 | $221,315 |
| 2023 | $2,589,409 | $86,697 | $99,625 | $97,838 | 123 | $97,838 | $86,697 | $187,092 |
| 2022 | $2,599,137 | $73,845 | $68,143 | $68,143 | 102 | $68,143 | $73,745 | $193,166 |
| 2021 | $2,593,435 | $155,125 | $77,265 | $76,339 | 1 | $73,444 | $155,107 | $183,522 |
| 2020 | $2,555,216 | $133,663 | $173,636 | $168,846 | 1 | — | $132,493 | $164,493 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shentel Foundation reported a distributable amount of $221K 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
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including food assistance, health, libraries, education, and community support. For example, Shenandoah County Library Foundation says its mission is to provide financial support for the Shenandoah County Library System. Feeding Southwest Virginia says it provides food and related products primarily through member agencies, as well as through direct distribution. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 106 grants totaling $89,762. Grants ranged from $52 to $12,500, with a median of $500. Its largest reported grants included $12,500 to Shenandoah Memorial Hospital Foundation, $6,140 to Shenandoah Community Health Clinic, and $5,000 to United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley. Each was reported for general charitable support. Other recipients included Shenandoah County Library Foundation ($3,018), VPM PBS ($2,500), and Blue Ridge Area Food Bank ($2,179).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Christopher E. French as Executive Chairman and James J. Volk as Senior Vice President, CFO & Treasurer.
Shentel Foundation is led by Christopher E. French, Executive Chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher E. French
Executive Chairman
President & CEO → Executive Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James J. Volk
Senior Vice President CFO & Treasurer
Senior Vice President, CFO & Treasurer → Senior Vice President CFO & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: John W. Flora (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kenneth L. Quaglio (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Leigh Ann Schultz (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tracy Fitzsimmons (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ken L. Burch (2022) — Director
- Former: Ann E. Flowers (2020–2021) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Dale S. Lam (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: James Stewart (2020–2021) — Assistant Treasurer
- Former: raymond b ostroski (2020–2021) — Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
- Former: Richard L. Koontz Jr. (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Thomas A. Beckett (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Shentel Foundation
How much does Shentel Foundation give each year?
Shentel Foundation gave $90K across 106 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $98K across 123 grants.
What is Shentel Foundation's typical grant size?
Shentel Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $847, across 106 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Shentel Foundation give grants?
Shentel Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was West Virginia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Woodstock, VA (16 grants), Winchester, VA (6 grants), Mount Jackson, VA (6 grants) and Strasburg, VA (6 grants).
Does Shentel Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Shentel Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (106 of 106) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Shentel Foundation's largest grantees?
Shentel Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Shenandoah Memorial Hospital Foundation ($12,500), Shenandoah Community Health Clinic ($6,140) and United Way of Northern Shenandoah Valley ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Shentel Foundation?
Shentel Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $90K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $221K (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 Shentel Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants went to organizations working in areas including food assistance, health, libraries, education, and community support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Shentel Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Shentel Foundation's EIN?
Shentel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1549765. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Shentel Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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Grantable. (2026). Shentel Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/shentel-foundation-morg_f453fb1fbfca496590d6e487af06a369
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