Private foundation · EIN 87-0786480 · Bluefield, West Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

June Oblinger Shott Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in West Virginia. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $23K.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 8 grants paid, $322K total, median $23K. 63% of grants stayed in West Virginia. Stated restrictions: The focus of the foundation is to support organizations that positively impact children through athletics in the areas of southern west virginia and southwest virginia.

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
8
$322K
Median grant
$23K
Stays in WV
63%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$3.6M

How to apply

Applications are located at 525 federal street, bluefield wv 24701 Contact: Elizabeth Sudduth, 525 Federal Street, Bluefield, Wv, 3043243236 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: The focus of the foundation is to support organizations that positively impact children through athletics in the areas of southern west virginia and southwest virginia.

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
City of BluefieldBluefield, WVCharitable - splash pad project$133K
Bluefield UniversityBluefield, VAEducational - dome renovation$50K
City of BluefieldBluefield, WVCharitable - mitchell stadium/shale renovation$50K
Wade CenterBluefield, WVCharitable - playground equipment$26K
Town of BluefieldBluefield, VACharitable - fincastle golf course aera vator$20K
Bluefield High SchoolBluefield, WVEducational - football equipment$15K
Graham High SchoolBluefield, VAEducational - girls sports athletic room$15K
West Virginia Garden Club IncCharles Town, WVCharitable - bluefield high school campus$13K

By state: West Virginia 5 · Virginia 3

About this foundation

June Oblinger Shott Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Bluefield, West Virginia, administered in care of Frank Wilkinson, tax-exempt since 2009. 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 June Oblinger Shott Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Applications are located at 525 federal street, bluefield wv 24701 Deadlines: NONE.

How much does June Oblinger Shott Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $322K across 8 grants, a median of $23K.

Where does June Oblinger Shott Foundation Inc give?

West Virginia (5 grants), Virginia (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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