The Shoff Foundation Inc
The Shoff Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states, with the largest share of grant dollars going to recipients in Georgia.
The Shoff Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Shoff Foundation Inc gave $173K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Georgia. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $172,500
- -10.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,750
- -13.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,750
- Total assets
- $2,700,086
- -3.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (10 of 30, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (67% 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 Shoff Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1725 Laurel Creek Dr, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Phone: (678) 617-8911
Website: https://www.shofffoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Shoff Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was UYC Maritime Foundation Inc ($29K). Together the top 10 received $128K.
Grant Size Distribution
172 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 172 grants of 172 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Georgia recipients received 67% of grant dollars, followed by Florida (16%), Connecticut (11%), Tennessee (2%), and Missouri (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Shoff Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 30 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $173K (2025) to $252K (2021). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $173K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UYC Maritime Foundation Inc Flowery Branch, GA | Charitable contribution to publicly supported irc section 501(c)(3) organization | $29,000 |
| Florida Gulf Coast Univ Foundation Inc Ft Myers, FL | Charitable contribution to publicly supported irc section 501(c)(3) organization | $18,000 |
| George Walton Academy Monroe, GA | Charitable Contribution to Publicly Supported Section 501(C)(3) Organization | $15,000 |
| Eagle Ranch Inc Flowery Branch, GA | Charitable Contribution to Publicly Supported Section 501(C)(3) Organization | $15,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Atlanta, GA | Charitable contribution to publicly supported irc section 501(c)(3) organization | $14,000 |
| Wilton Library Association Wilton, CT | Charitable Contribtuion to Publicly Supported Section 501(C)(3) Organization | $10,000 |
| Alano Beach Club Inc St Pete, FL | Charitable Contribution to Publicly Supported Section 501(C)(3) Organization | $9,000 |
| A1 Gwinnett Volleyball Club Suwanee, GA | Charitable Contribution to Publicly Supported Section 501(C)(3) Organization | $8,000 |
| Delivering Hope Foundation Cumming, GA | Charitable Contribution to Publicly Supported Section 501(C)(3) Organization | $5,000 |
| Hispanic Alliance GA Gainesville, GA | Charitable Contribution to Publicly Supported Section 501(C)(3) Organization | $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 | $2,700,086 | $308,541 | $398,709 | $172,500 | 30 | $222,374 | — | $241,996 |
| 2024 | $2,792,040 | $297,882 | $410,740 | $192,000 | 29 | $241,351 | $128,493 | $240,824 |
| 2023 | $2,891,714 | $121,808 | $411,514 | $202,000 | 31 | $249,335 | — | $225,096 |
| 2022 | $3,181,420 | $87,843 | $432,171 | $229,200 | 38 | $273,163 | — | $256,851 |
| 2021 | $3,546,887 | $1,110,675 | $455,100 | $251,500 | 44 | $292,663 | $948,238 | $280,008 |
| 2020 | $2,891,312 | $248,166 | $422,414 | $240,000 | 46 | — | $139,676 | $263,022 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Shoff Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $242K 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 organizations with varied missions. Eagle Ranch says it works to restore and renew relationships for children and families through accessible services. George Walton Academy describes its work as providing challenging instruction and engaging experiences. Wilton Library Association says it provides collections, programs, and services as a community learning and cultural center. Hispanic Alliance Georgia describes providing services to Latino families, including access to culturally appropriate food.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 30 grants totaling $172,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $29,000, with a median of $2,750. Among the largest were UYC Maritime Foundation Inc. ($29,000), Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation Inc. ($18,000), Eagle Ranch Inc. ($15,000), George Walton Academy ($15,000), Ronald McDonald House Charities ($14,000), and Wilton Library Association ($10,000).
Other 2025 recipients included Alano Beach Club Inc. ($9,000), A1 Gwinnett Volleyball Club ($8,000), Delivering Hope Foundation ($5,000), Hispanic Alliance GA ($5,000), Wilton Ambulance Corps ($5,000), and St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital ($3,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Christine M. Kerr as CEO, Kelly M. Marshall as Treasurer, and Kirsten M. Hutchins as Secretary.
The Shoff Foundation Inc is led by Christine M. Kerr, CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christine M. Kerr
CEO
Secretary → CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$47K (2020) → $65K (2025)
Kelly M. Marshall
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
$12K (2022) → $31K (2025)
Kirsten M. Hutchins
Secretary
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
$12K (2022) → $31K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Richard L. Mason (2020–2022) — CEO
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 $65K, to Christine M Kerr (CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Shoff Foundation Inc
How much does The Shoff Foundation Inc give each year?
The Shoff Foundation Inc gave $173K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $192K across 29 grants.
What is The Shoff Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Shoff Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,750, and its average grant was $5,750, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Shoff Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Shoff Foundation Inc give grants?
The Shoff Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (16%) and Connecticut (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (8 grants), Wilton, CT (3 grants), Flowery Branch, GA (2 grants) and Gainesville, GA (2 grants).
Does The Shoff Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on The Shoff Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Shoff Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Shoff Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include UYC Maritime Foundation Inc ($29,000), Florida Gulf Coast Univ Foundation Inc ($18,000) and George Walton Academy ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Shoff Foundation Inc?
The Shoff Foundation Inc reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $222K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $242K (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 Shoff Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Eagle Ranch says it works to restore and renew relationships for children and families through accessible services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Shoff Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Shoff Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Shoff Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2717854. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Shoff 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 17, 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 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 26, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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Grantable. (2026). The Shoff Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-shoff-foundation-inc-morg_73fb20aa10704f128c66763de0ffc80b
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