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Nonprofit · EIN 86-3723736

SHANK2 FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · MIAMI, FL 33133

Financials

$50K$2252024$61K$25K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SHANK2 FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$60,953$25,434$35,519$84,846$0$84,846
December 31, 2024990-EZ$49,552$225$49,327$49,327$0$49,327
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$4,641
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$56,312
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$25,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$350
Occupancy
$84
Program services (functional)
$175

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$49,327
Total assets, end of year
$84,846
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$84,846
Cash, savings and investments
$84,846
Gross receipts
$72,269

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Benjamin HutzPresident, Treasurer10$0
Alexandra LanjewarSecretary10$0
Polly AppelBoard Member5$0
Samantha LanjewarBoard Member10$0
Michelle MuroloBoard Member10$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Benjamin HutzPresident, Treasurer15$0
Alexandra LanjewarSecretary10$0
Polly AppelBoard Member10$0
Samantha LanjewarBoard Member10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3505 MAIN LODGE DR, MIAMI, FL 33133-5918
In care of
% POLLY APPEL
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
3505 Main Lodge Dr, Miami FL 33133
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Benjamin Hutz, 5008 Annette Dr, Imperial MO 63052
Signed the 990-EZ
Benjamin Hutz, President
Phone
(904) 302-2807
Website
shank2.org

Mission

To improve research, raise awareness, and provide support for those impacted by the rare genetic disorder: SHANK2

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Expenses were to belong to the consortium of neurodevelopmental disorders. This benefits the approximately 200 people in our community as ell as providing benefit through contributions to the consortium.
    Expenses $175
  • website and facebook community group. Maintain information and communication among SHANK2 affected families.
  • Annual SHANK2 Day Conference. Brings together researchers, clinicians, and families for a one-day virtual conference.
  • Grant funded for research by Aaron Kuan of Yale University in the amount of $25,000 for the SHANK2 Innovation Grant 2025 for the project "A Novel Pan-Expansion Microscopy Approach to Bridge Molecular Alterations and Circuit-level Dysfunction Underlying SHANK2-Related Disorders".
    grants $25,000

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
86-3723736
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2021
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P01)
Assets (IRS master file)
$84,846
Income (IRS master file)
$72,269

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$60,953$25,434$84,846IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$49,552$225$49,327XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: Benjamin Hutz
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Polly Appel
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990December 2021–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.

Questions about SHANK2 FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of SHANK2 FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SHANK2 FOUNDATION is 86-3723736.
Is SHANK2 FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to SHANK2 FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SHANK2 FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of SHANK2 FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SHANK2 FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SHANK2 FOUNDATION?
The 990-N for 2023 names Benjamin Hutz.
Who are the officers and directors of SHANK2 FOUNDATION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SHANK2 FOUNDATION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $60,953, expenses of $25,434 and total assets of $84,846 at year end.

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