The Shipley Family Foundation
The Shipley Family Foundation is a private foundation based in York, Pennsylvania. Its 2025 filing reports $219,000 in grants to 15 recipients, with most grant dollars going to organizations in Pennsylvania.
The Shipley Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Shipley Family Foundation gave $219K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $219,000
- +19.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,600
- +19.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $953,969
- +30.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (98% 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 Shipley Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts unsolicited requests. Applicants should submit a written request including the charitable purpose. The filing lists no deadlines. Applicants from South Central Pennsylvania are the primary focus, but applicants from other geographic locations will be considered.
- Contact
Application contact: Richard Beamesderfer
Mailing address: 415 Norway St PO Box 15052, York, PA 17403
Phone: (717) 771-1928
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Shipley Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Keystone Family Alliance ($50K). Together the top 10 received $185K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 76 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 filing identifies South Central Pennsylvania applicants as its primary focus, while stating that other geographic locations will be considered. In 2025, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania and 2% to recipients in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Shipley Family Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 15 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $50K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 87% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−19%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 488% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $184K (2024) to $411K (2021). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $219K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Family Alliance York, PA | Capital Campaign | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University State College, PA | Collaboration Commons | $40,000 |
| Appell Center for the Performing Arts York, PA | Capital Campaign | $20,000 |
| Northern Central Railway of York New Freedom, PA | S.T.E.A.M. Educational Program | $15,000 |
| Bell Socialization Services York, PA | Capital Campaign | $10,000 |
| Crispus Attucks York York, PA | Capital Campaign | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of South Central PA York, PA | York Office Renovation Project | $10,000 |
| YMCA of York York, PA | Capital Campaign | $10,000 |
| York City Parks Conservancy York, PA | Capital Campaign | $10,000 |
| York Community Resource Center York, PA | Capital Campaign | $10,000 |
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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 | $953,969 | $457,264 | $234,379 | $219,000 | 15 | $222,315 | $115,200 | $45,524 |
| 2024 | $733,351 | $350,468 | $197,373 | $184,000 | 15 | $187,450 | $545 | $35,925 |
| 2023 | $580,256 | $347,827 | $291,273 | $279,000 | 17 | $282,500 | $210 | $26,379 |
| 2022 | $523,702 | $363,749 | $282,124 | $269,000 | 12 | $273,755 | $25,380 | $22,690 |
| 2021 | $442,077 | $536,983 | $423,126 | $410,500 | 17 | $415,045 | — | $25,530 |
| 2020 | $328,220 | $472,306 | $390,236 | $382,500 | 13 | — | $32,017 | $16,660 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Shipley Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $46K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations and projects. For example, Bell Socialization Services says its mission is to provide support and empowerment through housing and basic-living services, including mental health, intellectual disability, and shelter services. The York City Parks Conservancy says it works to preserve, restore, and improve public parks in York. Junior Achievement of South Central PA says it prepares young people for success in the global economy.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $219,000 through 15 grants. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards included $50,000 to Keystone Family Alliance for a capital campaign, $40,000 to Pennsylvania State University for Collaboration Commons, and $20,000 to Appell Center for the Performing Arts for a capital campaign. Other listed awards included $15,000 to Northern Central Railway of York for a S.T.E.A.M. educational program and $10,000 each to Bell Socialization Services, Crispus Attucks York, Junior Achievement of South Central PA, the YMCA of York, York City Parks Conservancy, and York Community Resource Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Andrew P Shaffer as president; Benjamin G Shipley as vice president; Richard M Beamesderfer as treasurer; and Michelle L Shipley as secretary. It also lists Shirley D Shipley, Sarah E Kuljevan, Erin M Shaffer, and William Shipley III as directors.
The Shipley Family Foundation is led by Andrew P. Shaffer, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew P. Shaffer
President
Secretary → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin M. Shaffer
Director
President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah E. Kuljevan
Director
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shirley D. Shipley
Director
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Shipley III
Director
Vice President → President, 2021
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin G. Shipley
Vice President
Vice President → President, 2024
President → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle L. Shipley
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard M. Beamesderfer
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Francisco Kuljevan (2024) — Secretary
- Former: Fransico Kuljevan (2020–2023) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about The Shipley Family Foundation
How much does The Shipley Family Foundation give each year?
The Shipley Family Foundation gave $219K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $184K across 15 grants.
What is The Shipley Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Shipley Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,600, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Shipley Family Foundation that year got $50K on average.
Where does The Shipley Family Foundation give grants?
The Shipley Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were York, PA (11 grants).
Does The Shipley Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 13% of The Shipley Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Capital Campaign" (8 grants).
Who are The Shipley Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Shipley Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Keystone Family Alliance ($50,000), Pennsylvania State University ($40,000) and Appell Center for the Performing Arts ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Shipley Family Foundation?
The Shipley Family Foundation reported $954K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $222K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Shipley Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations and projects. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Shipley Family Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Shipley Family Foundation's EIN?
The Shipley Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2464321. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Shipley Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Shipley Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 24, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-shipley-family-foundation-morg_6f5a49089f994034946b376cb9b1a484
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