Private foundation · EIN 26-0849353 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Shanklin Foundation Agency

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: 10 grants paid, $257K total, median $15K. 40% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$257K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in MA
40%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Shanklin Music Hall Foundation IncWilton, NHGeneral support$127K
New Hampshire Food BankManchester, NHFor hunger relief$23K
Endicott CollegeBeverly, MATuition assistance for nursing student$20K
Challenged Sailors San DiegoSan Diego, CAGeneral support$20K
Dana Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MAFor triple negative breast cancer research$15K
Dana Farber Cancer InstituteBoston, MADana farber marathon challenge$15K
Smoky Mountain Service DogsLouden, TNFor veteran's mobility assistance$13K
Hanover TheaterWorcester, MADonald phipps mighty wurlitzer fund$10K
Community Resource CenterEncinitas, CAGeneral support$10K
American Red CrossDes Moines, IADisaster relief$5,000

By state: New Hampshire 2 · Massachusetts 4 · California 2 · Tennessee 1 · Iowa 1

About this foundation

Shanklin Foundation Agency is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Cambridge Tr Co, tax-exempt since 2007. 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 Shanklin Foundation Agency 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 Shanklin Foundation Agency give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $257K across 10 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Shanklin Foundation Agency give?

New Hampshire (2 grants), Massachusetts (4 grants), California (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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