Private foundation · EIN 20-1685019 · Dothan, Alabama · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Shelk Fischer Family Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $181K total, median $5,000. 45% of grants stayed in Alabama.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
20
$181K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in AL
45%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

20 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
KulturecityVestavia Hills, ALCharitable$100K
Taps (tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors)Arlington, VACharitable$10K
Armstead Academic ProjectSacramento, CACharitable$6,000
K9s for WarriorsPonte Vedra, FLCharitable$6,000
Wiregrass Children's HomeDothan, ALCharitable$6,000
Wiregrass Food BankDothan, ALCharitable$6,000
World Central KitchenWashington, DCCharitable$6,000
Canine AssistantsAlpharetta, GACharitable$5,000
Children's of AlabamaBirmingham, ALCharitable$5,000
Family Access Network Foundation (fan)Bend, ORCharitable$5,000
Girls Incorporated (dothan)Dothan, ALCharitable$5,000
The Salvation Army of DothanDothan, ALCharitable$5,000
Sheilah a Doyle FoundationLombard, ILCharitable$3,500
Wiregrass Humane SocietyDothan, ALCharitable$3,000
Fur (felines Under Rescue)Dothan, ALCharitable$2,000
Humane Society of the OchocosPrineville, ORCharitable$2,000
Wiregrass United WayDothan, ALCharitable$2,000
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNCharitable$1,500
Crook County FoundationPrineville, ORCharitable$1,000
World Forestry CenterPortland, ORCharitable$1,000

By state: Alabama 9 · Virginia 1 · Oregon 4 · California 1 · Florida 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Shelk Fischer Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Dothan, Alabama, administered in care of Susan S Bilyeu, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Shelk Fischer Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Shelk Fischer Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $181K across 20 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Shelk Fischer Family Foundation Inc give?

Alabama (9 grants), Virginia (1 grants), Oregon (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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