The John H Shook Foundation
The John H Shook Foundation is a public charity based in Scotland, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports 10 grants totaling $325,000, all to recipients in Pennsylvania.
The John H Shook Foundation at a glance
In short: The John H Shook Foundation gave $325K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $325,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- Average grant
- $32,500
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $10,964,895
- +7.9% 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 The John H Shook Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 329, Scotland, PA 17254
Phone: (717) 816-9778
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The John H Shook Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chambersburg Area Education Foundation ($100K). Together the top 9 received $325K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 10 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Pennsylvania. The listed 2025 recipients are in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The John H Shook Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 87% 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 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $325K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chambersburg Area Education Foundation Chambersburg, PA | Scholarship Opportunites | $100,000 |
| FCCTC Practical Nursing Program Chambersburg, PA | Scholarship Opportunites | $50,000 |
| Wilson College Chambersburg, PA | Scholarship Opportunites | $50,000 |
| Chambersburg Meals on Wheels Chambersburg, PA | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation Chambersburg, PA | The Franklin County Senior Community Grant Program | $25,000 |
| Mercy House of Chambersburg Chambersburg, PA | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Menno Haven Inc Chambersburg, PA | Menno Cares Program | $20,000 |
| United Way of Franklin County Chambersburg, PA | Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (Vita) Program | $20,000 |
| Presbyterian Homes Inc Chambersburg, PA | PSL Caring Community Hardship Fund Green Ridge Village | $5,000 |
| Presbyterian Homes Inc Chambersburg, PA | PSL Caring Community Hardship Fund Quincy Village | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,964,895 | $456,149 | $447,657 | $325,000 | 10 | $442,504 | $431,455 | $510,964 |
| 2024 | $10,163,473 | $708,472 | $287,829 | — | — | — | $566,412 | — |
| 2023 | $9,553,226 | $5,289,135 | $12,270,826 | — | — | — | $-2,131,332 | — |
| 2022 | $20,717,460 | $8,957,317 | $12,239,300 | — | — | — | $-367,378 | — |
| 2021 | $25,432,316 | $13,913,472 | $10,833,465 | — | — | — | $3,761,065 | — |
| 2020 | $25,359,747 | $9,852,112 | $10,463,630 | — | — | — | $490,593 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John H Shook Foundation reported a distributable amount of $511K for 2025 — 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 mission stated in the organization’s 2024 filing is “supporting quality health care and rehabilitation services to empower individuals to achieve their highest level of independence, dignity, and self-worth in a home-like environment.” The filing describes the organization’s former services as skilled nursing, personal care, residential living, and outpatient physical, occupational, and speech therapies.
Its 2025 grants supported scholarships, senior services, end-of-life care, and other community programs. Wilson College, which received $50,000, says its mission is to empower students to become confident and critical thinkers, creative visionaries, effective communicators, honorable leaders, and agents of justice. Mercy House of Chambersburg, which received $25,000, says it provides comfort-based care for its guests and support for their families and friends, including an alternative for terminally ill people who cannot or choose not to remain at home. United Way of Franklin County, which received $20,000, says its mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of Franklin County.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $325,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $100,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest awards were $100,000 to Chambersburg Area Education Foundation for scholarship opportunities, and $50,000 each to FCCTC Practical Nursing Program and Wilson College for scholarship opportunities. Other notable grants included $25,000 to Chambersburg Meals on Wheels for general operating support, $25,000 to Greater Chambersburg Chamber Foundation for the Franklin County Senior Community Grant Program, and $25,000 to Mercy House of Chambersburg for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Janyce Collier as president, Lance Kegerreis as vice president, Michael Kugler as treasurer, and Roxi Seilhamer as secretary. Trustees listed are Jacqueline Berkstresser, Stephen Christian, Monica Diehl, Loretta McClure, Evan Smith, and Celeste Snavely.
The John H Shook Foundation is led by Barbara Law, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 14 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara Law
Executive Director
CFO → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$101K (2020) → $52K (2025)
Janyce Collier
President
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Truhan
Trustee
CEO & Administrator → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$131K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Celeste Snavely
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Ed Wenger
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Loretta McClure
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Long
Trustee
Vice President & President → President, 2023
President → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evan Smith
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Berkstresser
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monica Diehl
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Christian
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lance Kegerreis
Vice President
Director → Director & Vice President, 2022
Director & Vice President → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Kugler
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roxi Seilhamer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (26)
- Former: Kathleen Jacobson (2020–2025) — Trustee · Filing note: Thru 22025
- Former: Summer Franzoni (2020–2024) — Director · Filing note: Thru 2524
- Former: Kara Shindle (2023–2024) — Director · Filing note: Thru 12524
- Former: Donna Flythe (2020–2023) — Skilled Nurse
- Former: Angela Canary (2021–2023) — Skilled Nurse
- Former: Furaha Mutisya (2022–2023) — Skilled Nurse
- Former: Kelly Kuhn (2022–2023) — Skilled Nurse
- Former: Tabitha Strait (2023) — Director of Nursing
- Former: Brittney Bautista (2022) — Skilled Nurse
- Former: John Bret Elbintill (2022) — President
- Former: Kara Shindle Start (2022) — Director
- Former: Monica Diehl Start (2022) — Director
- Former: Stephen Christian Start (2022) — Director
- Former: Debra Brechbill (2020–2021) — Director · Filing note: Ended 3/2021
- Former: John Bret Elbin (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Marjorie Lonardo (2020–2021) — Rn Supervisor
- Former: Mary Ruthrauff (2020–2021) — Rn Supervisor
- Former: Luke Martinend (2021) — Director
- Former: Theodore Guarrielloend (2021) — Director
- Former: Troy Garmanend (2021) — Director
- Former: Janyce Collier Start (2020) — Director
- Former: Kristin Marks (2020) — Rn Supervisor
- Former: Luke Martin (2020) — Director
- Former: Mary Beth Shank Til (2020) — Director
- Former: Theodore Guarriello (2020) — Director
- Former: Troy Garman (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 $52K, to Barbara Law (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The John H Shook Foundation
How much does The John H Shook Foundation give each year?
The John H Shook Foundation gave $325K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The John H Shook Foundation's typical grant size?
The John H Shook Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $32,500, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The John H Shook Foundation give grants?
The John H Shook Foundation 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 Chambersburg, PA (10 grants).
Does The John H Shook Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 20% of The John H Shook Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship Opportunites" (3 grants).
Who are The John H Shook Foundation's largest grantees?
The John H Shook Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Chambersburg Area Education Foundation ($100,000), FCCTC Practical Nursing Program ($50,000) and Wilson College ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The John H Shook Foundation?
The John H Shook Foundation reported $11.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $443K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $511K (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 The John H Shook Foundation fund?
The mission stated in the organization’s 2024 filing is “supporting quality health care and rehabilitation services to empower individuals to achieve their highest level of independence, dignity, and self-worth in a home-like environment.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The John H Shook Foundation?
The John H Shook Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The John H Shook Foundation's EIN?
The John H Shook Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-1312627. 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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