Private foundation · EIN 45-2717854 · Duluth, Georgia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Shoff 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: 30 grants paid, $173K total, median $2,750. 63% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
30
$173K
Median grant
$2,750
Stays in GA
63%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Uyc Maritime Foundation IncFlowery Branch, GACharitable contribution to publicly supported irc section 501(c)(3) organization$29K
Florida Gulf Coast Univ Foundation IncFort Myers, FLCharitable contribution to publicly supported irc section 501(c)(3) organization$18K
George Walton AcademyMonroe, GACharitable contribution to publicly supported section 501(c)(3) organization$15K
Eagle Ranch IncFlowery Branch, GACharitable contribution to publicly supported section 501(c)(3) organization$15K
Ronald McDonald House CharitiesAtlanta, GACharitable contribution to publicly supported irc section 501(c)(3) organization$14K
Wilton Library AssociationWilton, CTCharitable contribtuion to publicly supported section 501(c)(3) organization$10K
Alano Beach Club IncSt Pete, FLCharitable contribution to publicly supported section 501(c)(3) organization$9,000
A1 Gwinnett Volleyball ClubSuwanee, GACharitable contribution to publicly supported section 501(c)(3) organization$8,000
Delivering Hope FoundationCumming, GACharitable contribution to publicly supported section 501(c)(3) organization$5,000
Hispanic Alliance GaGainesville, GACharitable contribution to publicly supported section 501(c)(3) organization$5,000
Wilton Ambulance CorpsWilton, CTCharitable contribution to publicly supported section 501(c)(3) organization$5,000
St Jude's Children Research HospitalMemphis, TNCharitable contribution to publicly supported section 501(c)(3) organization$3,000
Hosea Feeds the Hungry & Homeless IncAtlanta, GACharitable contribution to publicly supported section 501(c)(3) organization$3,000
Faith Methodist ChurchKennesaw, GACharitable contribution to publicly supported section 501(c)(3) organization$3,000
Lighthouse Family Retreat IncAtlanta, GACharitable contribution to publicly supported section 501(c)(3) organization$3,000
Wilton Historical SocietyWilton, CTCharitable contribution to publicly supported section 501(c)(3) organization$2,500
Save the Children Federation IncFairfiled, CTCharitable contribution to publicly supported section 501(c)(3) organization$2,000
Atlanta MissionAtlanta, GACharitable contribution to publicly supported section 501(c)(3) organization$2,000
Nh Volleyball AssociationGainesville, GACharitable contribution to publicly supported section 501(c)(3) organization$2,000
Habitat for HumanityAmericus, GACharitable contribution to publicly supported section 501(c)(3) organization$2,000
Segs for VetsSt Louis, MOCharitable contribution to publicly supported section 501(c)(3) organization$2,000
Childrens Healthcare of Atlanta FoundationAtlanta, GACharitable contribution to publicly supported section 501(c)(3) organization$2,000
Folds of Honor FoundationOwasso, OKCharitable contribuiton to publicly supported section 501(c)(3) organization$2,000
Tunnels to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYCharitable contribution to publicly supported section 501(c)(3) organization$2,000
Toys for TotsBuford, GACharitable contribution to publicly supported section 501(c)(3) organization$2,000
Make a WishAtlanta, GACharitable contribution to publicly supported section 501(c)(3) organization$2,000
Susan G KomenDallas, TXCharitable contribution to publicly supported section 501(c)(3) organization$2,000
Shriners Childen's HospitalAtlanta, GACharitable contribution to publicly supported section 501(c)(3) organizaton$1,500
Salvation ArmyAtlanta, GACharitable contribution to publicly supported section 501(c)(3) organization$1,000
North Gwinnett BaseballSugar Hill, GACharitable contribution to publicly supported section 501(c)(3) organization$500

By state: Georgia 19 · Florida 2 · Connecticut 4 · Tennessee 1 · Missouri 1 · Oklahoma 1

About this foundation

The Shoff Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Duluth, Georgia, administered in care of Christine M Kerr, tax-exempt since 2012. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does The Shoff 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 The Shoff Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $173K across 30 grants, a median of $2,750.

Where does The Shoff Foundation Inc give?

Georgia (19 grants), Florida (2 grants), Connecticut (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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