The Shulsky Foundation
The Shulsky Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $250K. Net investment income was $567K.
The Shulsky Foundation at a glance
In short: The Shulsky Foundation gave $250K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $250K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $250,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $250,000
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Total assets
- $2,978,645
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Shulsky Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Esalen Institute ($250K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Shulsky Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 450% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Esalen Institute San Francisco, CA | To further the foundations's purpose by donating to a charity that is a leading center for exploring and realizing human potential through experience, education, and research. They work toward the realization of a more humane world, seeking answers to questions unlikely to be explored by traditional universities and religions. Esalen sponsors pioneering initiatives and offers personal, spiritual, and social transformation programs for residents, interns, and workshop participants | $250,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,978,645 | $3,257,735 | $285,692 | $250,000 | 1 | $263,940 | $566,884 | $58,625 |
| 2020 | — | $113,770 | $113,770 | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Shulsky Foundation reported a distributable amount of $59K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Shulsky Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sami S. David
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Kessler
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shaun Jones
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Hunt
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Rena Shulsky (2020–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Shulsky Foundation
How much does The Shulsky Foundation give each year?
The Shulsky Foundation gave $250K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Shulsky Foundation?
The Shulsky Foundation reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $264K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $59K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Shulsky Foundation operate?
The Shulsky Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is The Shulsky Foundation's EIN?
The Shulsky Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7079079. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Shulsky Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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