Private foundation · EIN 48-1062860 · Mission Hills, Kansas

Charles & Elizabeth Schellhorn Private Foundation Irrv Trust

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $100K total, median $5,000. 31% of grants stayed in Kansas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
13
$100K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in KS
31%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Harvard College FundCambridge, MAGeneral support$50K
United Way of Greater Kansas CityKansas City, MOGeneral support$5,096
Kansas University EndowmentLawrence, KSGeneral support$5,000
Harvard Business SchoolBoston, MAGeneral support$5,000
St Ann's Catholic ChurchPrairie Village, KSGeneral support$5,000
The Grand County Foundation (the Wildfire Emergency Fund)Winter Park, COGeneral support$5,000
Wellesley College FundWellesley, MAGeneral support$5,000
Village Presbyterian ChurchShawnee Mission, KSGeneral support$5,000
Wichita Public RadioWichita, KSGeneral support$5,000
Planned ParenthoodKansas City, MOGeneral support$3,000
Planned Parenthood of Southern New EnglandBridgeport, CTGeneral support$3,000
No Kid HungryWashington, DCGeneral support$2,000
Infinite StrengthMadison, CTGeneral support$2,000

By state: Massachusetts 3 · Kansas 4 · Missouri 2 · Colorado 1 · Connecticut 2 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Charles & Elizabeth Schellhorn Private Foundation Irrv Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Mission Hills, Kansas, tax-exempt since 1990. 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 Charles & Elizabeth Schellhorn Private Foundation Irrv Trust accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Charles & Elizabeth Schellhorn Private Foundation Irrv Trust give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $100K across 13 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Charles & Elizabeth Schellhorn Private Foundation Irrv Trust give?

Massachusetts (3 grants), Kansas (4 grants), Missouri (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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