The Frances G Shoolroy Family Foundation
The Frances G Shoolroy Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Akron, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100K. Net investment income was $146K.
The Frances G Shoolroy Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Frances G Shoolroy Family Foundation gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $100K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- -25.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $100,000
- +49.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $2,482,830
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Frances G Shoolroy Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wayne County Community Foundation ($100K).
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 11 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Frances G Shoolroy Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 94% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 72% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2024) to $1.8M (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne County Community Foundation Wooster, OH | General Support | $100,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,482,830 | $161,347 | $118,715 | $100,000 | 1 | $100,000 | $145,631 | $139,433 |
| 2023 | $2,439,769 | $115,941 | $146,174 | $134,000 | 2 | $134,200 | $114,736 | $125,042 |
| 2022 | $2,470,173 | $202,739 | $136,741 | $120,000 | 1 | $121,000 | $191,710 | $125,604 |
| 2021 | $2,413,245 | $811,988 | $1,789,807 | $1,761,673 | 4 | $1,762,673 | $833,186 | $198,340 |
| 2020 | $3,383,054 | $183,513 | $207,912 | $189,000 | 3 | — | $168,293 | $183,064 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Frances G Shoolroy Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $139K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Frances G Shoolroy Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adam Briggs
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol M. Briggs
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vikki G. Briggs
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: ROBERT W BRIGGS to (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Robert W. Briggs (2020) — Trustee
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 The Frances G Shoolroy Family Foundation
How much does The Frances G Shoolroy Family Foundation give each year?
The Frances G Shoolroy Family Foundation gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $134K across 2 grants.
How large is The Frances G Shoolroy Family Foundation?
The Frances G Shoolroy Family Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $100K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $139K (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.
Where does The Frances G Shoolroy Family Foundation operate?
The Frances G Shoolroy Family Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is The Frances G Shoolroy Family Foundation's EIN?
The Frances G Shoolroy Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1910725. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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