Shippensburg Shop with a Cop
Shippensburg Shop with a Cop is a private foundation based in Newville, Pennsylvania. Its stated charitable activity is taking children from low-income households or children who have experienced a recent tragedy Christmas shopping with a police officer from the community.
Shippensburg Shop with a Cop at a glance
In short: Shippensburg Shop with a Cop gave $9K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $545), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,720
- +68.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $545
- +47.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $387
- Total assets
- $8,756
- -43.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Shippensburg Shop with a Cop
- Contact
Application contact: Kelsey Hockenberry
Mailing address: 714 Mountain Road, Newville, PA 17241
Phone: (717) 386-4470
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Shippensburg Shop with a Cop funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Murphy Family ($1K). Together the top 10 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Pennsylvania. Listed recipients were in Newville and Shippensburg.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $9K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Murphy Family Newville, PA | Christmas Gifts | $1,096 |
| Ashman Family Shippensburg, PA | Christmas Gifts | $1,065 |
| Bird Family Shippensburg, PA | Christmas Gifts | $1,061 |
| Ovando Family Shippensburg, PA | Christmas Gifts | $713 |
| Barker Family Shippensburg, PA | Christmas Gifts | $704 |
| Clouser Family Newville, PA | Christmas Gifts | $415 |
| McKelvey Family Newville, PA | Christmas Gifts | $392 |
| Barrick Family Newville, PA | Christmas Gifts | $391 |
| Payne Family Newville, PA | Christmas Gifts | $382 |
| Smith Family Newville, PA | Christmas Gifts | $370 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,756 | $2,117 | $8,795 | $8,720 | 16 | $8,720 |
| 2024 | $15,434 | $9,106 | $5,175 | $5,175 | 14 | $5,175 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as supporting children from low-income households or those who have had a recent tragedy. Its stated award restrictions include low income or a recent tragedy, such as the death of a parent. The activity described is Christmas shopping with a community police officer.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $8,720. Grants ranged from $350 to $1,096, with a median of $386. The largest listed awards were $1,096 to the Murphy family in Newville, $1,065 to the Ashman family in Shippensburg, and $1,061 to the Bird family in Shippensburg, each for Christmas gifts.
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. How to apply: The filing lists referrals from local schools and Scout troops as the application materials and names Kelsey Hockenberry as the contact. The stated restrictions are low income or a recent tragedy, such as the death of a parent. Deadline: October 1, as listed in the 2024 filing; this is a past cycle.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kelsey Hockenberry as president/founder and Job Kitzmiller, Kristina Commerer, and Karl Schucholz as board members.
Shippensburg Shop with a Cop's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Job Kitzmiller
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karl Schucholz
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelsey Hockenberry
Presidentfounder
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristina Commerer
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Shippensburg Shop with a Cop
How much does Shippensburg Shop with a Cop give each year?
Shippensburg Shop with a Cop gave $9K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 14 grants.
What is Shippensburg Shop with a Cop's typical grant size?
Shippensburg Shop with a Cop's median grant in 2025 was $387, and its average grant was $545, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Shippensburg Shop with a Cop give grants?
Shippensburg Shop with a Cop gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Shippensburg, PA (8 grants) and Newville, PA (8 grants).
Does Shippensburg Shop with a Cop give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Shippensburg Shop with a Cop's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Christmas Gifts" (16 grants).
Who are Shippensburg Shop with a Cop's largest grantees?
Shippensburg Shop with a Cop's largest 2025 grantees include Murphy Family ($1,096), Ashman Family ($1,065) and Bird Family ($1,061), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Shippensburg Shop with a Cop?
Shippensburg Shop with a Cop reported $9K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2K.
What does Shippensburg Shop with a Cop fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as supporting children from low-income households or those who have had a recent tragedy. Its stated award restrictions include low income or a recent tragedy, such as the death of a parent. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Shippensburg Shop with a Cop?
Shippensburg Shop with a Cop has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Shippensburg Shop with a Cop's EIN?
Shippensburg Shop with a Cop's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2013592. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 31, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2024–2025
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