Willis and Elsie Shenk Foundation
The Willis and Elsie Shenk Foundation is a private foundation based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, established in 1992. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a grantmaking foundation focused on supporting education, philanthropy, voluntarism, and human services initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.4M
+5.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$304K
+0.5% YoY
Grant Count
35
-7.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
+9.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Youth development programs
- Environmental initiatives, including community and school gardens and renewable energy
- Environmental education
Grantmaking
The foundation made 45 grants in 2024, with typical award sizes ranging from $1,000 to $60,000. Recent grants include:
Grant Types
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania, with a particular emphasis on the Lancaster County area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $9,361,178
- Total Revenues: $950,524
- Total Expenses: $461,097
- Number of Employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,361,178 | $8,867,047 | $8,407,279 |
| Revenue | $950,524 | $902,485 | $1,203,138 |
| Expenses | $461,097 | $442,717 | $504,620 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $346,875 | $342,443 | $368,500 |
| Net Investment Income | $890,641 | $855,281 | $1,155,605 |
| Distributable Amount | $604,541 | $542,731 | $544,756 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
203 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY LOUISE SHENK | CHAIR | 10 | $26,250 |
| RANDY R MOYER | DIRECTOR | 3 | $10,500 |
| STUART W HERR | DIRECTOR | 3 | $10,500 |
| WESLEY S LEWIS | TREASURER | 10 | $17,500 |
| HANNAH S KOCH | PRESIDENT | 10 | $21,000 |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2024, the foundation demonstrated continued commitment to environmental conservation and education in Lancaster County through grants supporting land acquisition, environmental corridor projects, and educational institutions.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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