The Shilling Foundation Inc
The Shilling Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Richmond, Virginia. It makes grants to qualifying charitable organizations and does not carry on charitable activities directly.
The Shilling Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Shilling Foundation Inc gave $152K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Virginia. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $152,000
- +12.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +27.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,857
- -11.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $2,693,415
- +11.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (3 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Shilling Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2717 East Grace Street, Richmond, VA 23223
Phone: (804) 775-1023
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Shilling Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ring Dog Rescue ($76K). Together the top 10 received $147K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 63 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 13% to recipients in Idaho, and 1% to recipients in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Shilling Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 14 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $105K (2023) to $168K (2022). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ring Dog Rescue Richmond, VA | General Support | $76,000 |
| Computers for Kids Boise, ID | General Support | $20,000 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church Charlottesville, VA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Kindness Cville Charlottesville, VA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Brooks Family YMCA Charlottesville, VA | General Support | $9,000 |
| The Covenant School Charlottesville, VA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Piedmont Environmental Council Charlottesville, VA | General Support | $4,000 |
| Bennet's Village Charlottesville, VA | General Support | $3,000 |
| Land Trust of Virginia Middleburg, VA | General Support | $3,000 |
| Virginia Prison Birth Project Charlottesville, VA | General Support | $2,000 |
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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 | $2,693,415 | $453,875 | $173,260 | $152,000 | 14 | $163,887 | $446,003 | $158,651 |
| 2024 | $2,412,800 | $101,216 | $155,559 | $135,000 | 11 | $147,005 | $95,387 | $151,858 |
| 2023 | $2,467,143 | $67,107 | $122,681 | $105,000 | 11 | $117,341 | $76,452 | $136,326 |
| 2022 | $2,522,717 | $72,348 | $179,984 | $168,322 | 13 | $179,984 | $92,347 | $137,057 |
| 2021 | $2,569,599 | $85,465 | $117,363 | $114,428 | 14 | $117,363 | $94,957 | $142,759 |
| 2020 | $2,601,497 | $97,953 | $129,659 | $125,820 | 12 | — | $97,953 | $119,379 |
| 2019 | $2,633,383 | $315,823 | $113,739 | $110,000 | 11 | — | $88,699 | $116,379 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Shilling Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $159K 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 foundation’s own filing describes its activity as making grants to qualifying charitable organizations; it does not state a separate mission. Its 2025 grantees included organizations with varied missions. For example, Computers for Kids says it offers K–12 students the opportunity to enhance their education using technology at home, and Kindness Cville says it provides meaningful employment for people with cognitive disabilities. The Covenant School says it seeks to promote young people’s moral, intellectual, and physical development.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $152,000 through 14 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $76,000, with a median of $3,500. Its largest grants included $76,000 to Ring Dog Rescue, $20,000 to Computers for Kids, $15,000 to Westminster Presbyterian Church, and $10,000 to Kindness Cville. The listed grants were for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Monica S Shilling as Secretary/DI and Sarah Christopher as Director.
The Shilling Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Monica S. Shilling
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Christopher
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: A. Tanner Shilling (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Alfred L. Shilling (2019–2020) — President, Treasurer & D
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Shilling Foundation Inc
How much does The Shilling Foundation Inc give each year?
The Shilling Foundation Inc gave $152K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $135K across 11 grants.
What is The Shilling Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Shilling Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $10,857, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Shilling Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Shilling Foundation Inc give grants?
The Shilling Foundation Inc gives mostly in Virginia: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Idaho (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlottesville, VA (10 grants).
Does The Shilling Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Shilling Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Shilling Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Shilling Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Ring Dog Rescue ($76,000), Computers for Kids ($20,000) and Westminster Presbyterian Church ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Shilling Foundation Inc?
The Shilling Foundation Inc reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $164K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $159K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Shilling Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own filing describes its activity as making grants to qualifying charitable organizations; it does not state a separate mission. Its 2025 grantees included organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Shilling Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Shilling Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Shilling Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4782978. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Shilling Foundation Inc 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.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Shilling Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-shilling-foundation-inc-morg_ddcf1f7bf2474014ae4282bbccb05f66
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