The Mary Kate Shannon Benevolent Trust concentrates on regional social-service and faith-based charities in the southwest Virginia/Appalachian area, funding both emergency relief and long-term residential programs for vulnerable populations. Its giving spans health advocacy (notably cancer support), Methodist-affiliated children’s homes and schools, and local mission-driven shelters, showing a preference for religiously affiliated nonprofits serving low-income or at-risk residents.
Small, concentrated program of large one-off or single-year grants (4 grants totaling ~$184K) distributed among a few organizations; funding is focused regionally and on a mix of local institutions and one national health charity rather than many small donations.
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Most grants fall between $41K and $46K, with a median of $41K.
25th Percentile
$41K
Median
$41K
75th Percentile
$46K
Nellie Stillwell
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Notable grantees: Union Mission of Bluefield (West Virginia), American Cancer Society, Holston United Methodist Home for Children, Inc., Mountain Mission School
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holston United Methodist Home for Children Inc | Greenville, TN | $77,108 | 2026 | — |
| Mountain Mission School | Grundy, VA | $51,405 | 2026 | — |
| Union Mission fo Bluefield West Virginia | Bluefield, WV | $51,405 | 2026 | — |
| American Cancer Society | Glen Allen, VA | $51,405 | 2026 | — |
| Union Mission fo Bluefield West Virginia | Bluefield, WV | $61,483 | 2025 | — |
| Mountain Mission School | Grundy, VA | $40,988 | 2025 | — |
| American Cancer Society | Glen Allen, VA | $40,988 | 2025 | — |
| Holston United Methodist Home for Children Inc | Greenville, TN | $40,988 | 2025 | — |
Mountain Mission School
$51,405Mountain Mission School
$40,988