The Shoff Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker LAWRENCEVILLE, GA EIN: 45-2717854

The Shoff Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LAWRENCEVILLE, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 31 grants totaling $202K.

Key facts about The Shoff Foundation Inc

EIN: 45-2717854
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2023
Annual giving (2023): $202,000
Grants made (2023): 31
Average grant: $6,516
Median grant: $3,500
New grantees (estimate): 3% first-time grantees (1 of 31, 2023)
Primary geography: Georgia (63% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated April 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who The Shoff Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Shoff Foundation Inc's 31 itemized 2023 grants were Georgia (63%), Connecticut (14%) and Florida (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (5 grants), Wilton, CT (4 grants), Flowery Branch, GA (2 grants) and Ft Myers, FL (2 grants). None of its 31 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

Is The Shoff Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

first-time grantees, 2023

In 2023, 1 of 31 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $7K. How we count

Medians: $4K first-time, $3K repeat.

94% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (−16%). Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Financial Overview

From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$202K

-11.9% YoY

Grant Count

-18.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

+8.0% YoY

About The Shoff Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Georgia $127K (63%)

Connecticut $28K (14%)

Florida $23K (11%)

Missouri $10K (5%)

New York $10K (5%)

All other $5K (2%)

Share of all 31 itemized 2023 grant dollars.

States

Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Missouri New York Ohio Oklahoma South Carolina Tennessee Virginia

Cities

AtlantaWiltonGainesvilleBufordNorwalkFlowery BranchFairfieldFt MyersMemphisBogartKennesawMonroeSt Pete BeachStaten IslandSugar HillTiconderogaBolton LandingCummingLawrencevilleOwasso

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023

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 2023

Grant Size Distribution

159 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest recipients include George Walton Academy ($35,000), Uyc Maritime Foundation Inc ($20,000), Eagle Ranch Inc ($15,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
GEORGE WALTON ACADEMY MONROE, GA	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION TO PUBLICLY SUPPORTED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION	$35,000
UYC MARITIME FOUNDATION INC FLOWERY BRANCH, GA	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION TO PUBLICLY SUPPORTED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION	$20,000
EAGLE RANCH INC FLOWERY BRANCH, GA	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION TO PUBLICLY SUPPORTED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION	$15,000
FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC FT MYERS, FL	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION TO PUBLICLY SUPPORTED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION	$15,000
PRINCE AVENUE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL BOGART, GA	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION TO PUBLICLY SUPPORTED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION	$15,000
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES ATLANTA, GA	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION TO PUBLICLY SUPPORTED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION TO PUBLICLY SUPPORTED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION	$11,500
SEGS4VETS ST LOUIS, MO	CHARIRABLE CONTRIBUTION TO PUBLICLY SUPPORTED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONCHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION TO PUBLICLY SUPPORTED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION	$10,000
WILTON LIBRARY ASSOCIATION WILTON, CT	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION TO PUBLICLY SUPPORTED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION	$10,000
DELIVERING HOPE FOUNDATION CUMMING, GA	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION TO PUBLICLY SUPPORTED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION	$5,000
HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL NORWALK, CT	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION TO PUBLICLY SUPPORTED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2023 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Christine M Kerr	CEO	20	$62,100
Kelly M Marshall	Treasurer	20	$30,000
Kirsten M Hutchins	Secretary	20	$30,000

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Shoff Foundation Inc?

The Shoff Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in LAWRENCEVILLE, GA. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.

Where does The Shoff Foundation Inc operate?

The Shoff Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia.