Private foundation · EIN 45-3637286 · Wilmington, Delaware · Human services

William Newkirk and Cheryl Tschanz Family Foundation

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: 12 grants paid, $160K total, median $8,750.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$160K
Median grant
$8,750
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.3M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Somerset Woods TrusteesSkowhegan, MEBlack Point Preservation Fund$50K
Good Shepherd Food BankAuburn, MEPresident's Fund to End Hunger$35K
Community Action Partnership of Strafford CountyDover, NHGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida IncOrlando, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Table Ministries IncCarrboro, NCGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
Trinity Jubilee Center IncLewiston, MEGeneral & Unrestricted$10K
American National Red CrossWashington, DCSouthern California Wildfire Relief Fund$7,500
World Central Kitchen IncorporatedWashington, DCSouthern California Wildfire Relief Fund$7,500
Ashland UniversityAshland, OHDeconvolution Imaging System Fund$5,000
Ashland UniversityAshland, OHThe Professor Maurice R. Newkirk Endowed Science Research Fund$5,000
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill CountryKerrville, TXKerr County Flood Relief Fund$5,000
United Arts of Central Florida IncOrlando, FLOrlando Philharmonic Orchestra Fund$5,000

By state: Maine 3 · District of Columbia 2 · Florida 2 · Ohio 2 · New Hampshire 1 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

William Newkirk and Cheryl Tschanz Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, 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.

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Does William Newkirk and Cheryl Tschanz Family Foundation 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 William Newkirk and Cheryl Tschanz Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $160K across 12 grants, a median of $8,750.

Where does William Newkirk and Cheryl Tschanz Family Foundation give?

Maine (3 grants), District of Columbia (2 grants), Florida (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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