The Shaner Family Foundation
The Shaner Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in State College, PA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K.
The Shaner Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Shaner Family Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $2K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $1,592
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $1,592
- Median grant
- $1,592
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Shaner Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Centre Foundation ($2K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Centre Foundation State College, PA | no restrictions | $1,592 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $5 | $1,687 | $1,592 | 1 | $55 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Shaner Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $55 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Shaner Family Foundation's 2020 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Ellen R Shaner
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Shaner
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lance T Shaner
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mathias Shaner
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Shaner
Trustee
New on the 2020 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Shaner Family Foundation
How much does The Shaner Family Foundation give each year?
The Shaner Family Foundation gave $2K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Shaner Family Foundation operate?
The Shaner Family Foundation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
How much is The Shaner Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Shaner Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $55 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Shaner Family Foundation's EIN?
The Shaner Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-6568964. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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