The Shiloh Foundation
The Shiloh Foundation is a private foundation established in Washington, DC in 1988 and designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation operates as a grantmaking entity that funds charitable causes across the United States through a combination of investment earnings and asset liquidation.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$169K
-39.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$158K
+62.4% YoY
Grant Count
42
+2.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+58.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary purpose is to provide general support to charitable organizations. Its funding strategy involves selling securities as needed to generate cash for charitable giving and utilizing earnings from investments held to support its grantmaking activities. The foundation does not maintain a specific subject-area focus but has demonstrated support across education, philanthropy, voluntarism, grantmaking, and human services.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 39 grants in 2023, with documented recipients including the Washington Ireland Program for Service and Leadership ($20,250), the National Archives Foundation ($10,000), and Food & Friends ($10,000). Typical grant awards range from $50 to $50,000. In 2024, the foundation distributed $157,959 in total giving.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects across various U.S. cities and states, including California, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. The foundation has supported organizations in major metropolitan areas as well as smaller cities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $168,891
- Total Revenue: $53,727
- Total Expenses: $165,687
- Net Income: -$111,960
- Total Liabilities: $90
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $280,941
- Total Revenue: $38,893
- Total Expenses: $108,249
The foundation's revenue sources include contributions received ($50,000 in 2024) and interest revenue. The foundation has no employees.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $168,981 | $280,941 | $325,227 |
| Revenue | $53,727 | $38,893 | $118,493 |
| Expenses | $165,687 | $108,249 | $134,946 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $157,959 | $97,253 | $127,270 |
| Net Investment Income | — | $3,864 | $11,710 |
| Distributable Amount | $11,067 | — | $16,169 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
197 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by Carol Wheeler, who serves as President and dedicates approximately 15 hours to her role. Nicole McNamara serves as Secretary and dedicates approximately 0.5 hours to her position. Both officers serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROL WHEELER | PRESIDENT | 15 | — |
| NICOLE MCNAMARA | Secretary | 0.5 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 1506 Dumbarton Rock Ct NW, Washington, DC 20007-3048
Telephone: 202-338-3634
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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