The Sholton Foundation
The Sholton Foundation is a private foundation based in Anchorage, Alaska. Its 2025 filing reports 14 grants totaling $629,497 to charitable organizations, including organizations supporting aviation history, people with disabilities, and genetic-condition research and education.
The Sholton Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sholton Foundation gave $629K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $45K), mostly in Alaska. 43% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $629,497
- +6389.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +180.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $44,964
- +2217.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 43% first-time grantees (6 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alaska (68% 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 Sholton Foundation
- 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: 2224 Kissee Court, Anchorage, AK 99517
Phone: (907) 258-3224
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sholton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Alaska Aviation Museum ($164K). Together the top 10 received $599K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 60 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Alaska (68%), New York (19%), Idaho (8%), Colorado (4%), and California (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Sholton Foundation open to new grantees?
43%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 14 grantees (43%) 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 $31K; repeat grants $56K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 14% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1154% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 $6K (2023) to $629K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $629K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Aviation Museum Anchorage, AK | To Support Alaska Aviation Education and Preservation | $164,497 |
| Marfan Foundation Port Washington, NY | Research, Education, and Support of Genetic Conditions | $120,000 |
| Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired Anchorage, AK | Provide Support for Blind and Visually Impaired Individuals | $70,000 |
| Challenge Alaska Anchorage, AK | Provide Opportunities for People with Disabilities | $70,000 |
| Lemhi County Historical Society & Museum Salmon, ID | To Support Historical Education and Exhibits | $50,000 |
| Alpha Phi Foundation Inc Denver, CO | Fund Women's Education and Training | $25,000 |
| Anchor-Age Center Aka Anchorage Senior Activity Center Anchorage, AK | Support and Community for Seniors | $25,000 |
| Food Bank of Alaska Anchorage, AK | Provide Disaster Relief Food and Meals | $25,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Alaska Inc Anchorage, AK | Support Economic Education for Youth | $25,000 |
| Salvation Army of Alaska Anchorage, AK | Provide Services and Assist Those in Need | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
— Assets were not provided for 2025.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $15,664 | $636,825 | $629,497 | 14 | $629,497 | $15,664 | $18,637 |
| 2024 | $621,161 | $513,151 | $12,265 | $9,700 | 5 | $9,700 | $9,701 | $10,957 |
| 2023 | $120,275 | $4,037 | $8,877 | $6,300 | 6 | $6,300 | $1,537 | $5,993 |
| 2022 | $125,115 | $100,269 | $53,050 | $50,200 | 17 | $50,200 | $269 | $3,635 |
| 2021 | $77,896 | $99,608 | $65,400 | $65,000 | 18 | $65,000 | $8 | $3,711 |
| 2020 | $43,688 | $100,022 | $73,600 | $72,600 | 19 | — | $22 | $4,602 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sholton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19K 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations in areas including history and aviation, services for people with disabilities, food assistance, health, education, and community activities.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. The Alaska Aviation Museum says its mission is to collect, preserve, and publicly present Alaska’s aviation history. Challenge Alaska says it improves the lives of people with disabilities, their families, and the community through adaptive sports, therapeutic recreation, and education. Food Bank of Alaska says it works to eliminate hunger in Alaska by providing food to partner agencies and through anti-hunger leadership. Alpha Phi Foundation says it advances women’s lives through philanthropy. Blood Bank of Alaska says it provides blood products and testing services to hospitals and educational services to the community. Anchorage Mushing District says it works to develop a historical designation in downtown Anchorage focused on awareness, education, and the history of dog mushing in Alaska.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $629,497. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $164,497, with a median of $25,000.
Among the reported 2025 grants were $164,497 to Alaska Aviation Museum, $120,000 to Marfan Foundation, $70,000 each to Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired and Challenge Alaska, and $50,000 to Lemhi County Historical Society & Museum. Other reported recipients included Alpha Phi Foundation, Anchor-Age Center, Food Bank of Alaska, Junior Achievement of Alaska, and Salvation Army of Alaska, each receiving $25,000; Gold Nugget Triathlon and Blood Bank of Alaska, each receiving $10,000; and Anchorage Mushing District, which received $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mary Sholton Witte as secretary and vice president; Rita N Sholton as president and treasurer; and Paul R Sholton and Adam G Sholton as directors.
The Sholton Foundation is led by Rita N. Sholton, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rita N. Sholton
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam G. Sholton
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul R. Sholton
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Sholton Witte
Secretary & Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Sholton Foundation
How much does The Sholton Foundation give each year?
The Sholton Foundation gave $629K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 5 grants.
What is The Sholton Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sholton Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $44,964, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sholton Foundation that year got $31K on average.
Where does The Sholton Foundation give grants?
The Sholton Foundation gives mostly in Alaska: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (19%) and Idaho (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Anchorage, AK (10 grants).
Does The Sholton Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The Sholton Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Sholton Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sholton Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Alaska Aviation Museum ($164,497), Marfan Foundation ($120,000) and Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired ($70,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does The Sholton Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations in areas including history and aviation, services for people with disabilities, food assistance, health, education, and community activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sholton Foundation?
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 ↑
How much is The Sholton Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Sholton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Sholton Foundation's EIN?
The Sholton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0171810. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Sholton Foundation 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 November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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