Shelton Family Foundation

Shelton Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Abilene, Texas with $40.8M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$40.8Mtotal assets
1996IRS ruling year
Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants Shelton Family Foundation has awarded

30 grantees · $978K total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

  • The Abilene Education Fund $135K
  • Mcmurry University $100K
  • Food Bank Of Abilene Inc $89K
  • Salvation Army & Its Components $80K
  • Kenley School $60K
  • Betty Hardwick Center $60K
  • Bcfs Health And Human Services $50K
  • Abilene Hope Haven Inc $50K
  • Houses For Healing Inc $50K
  • National Center For Children's Illustrated Literature $42K
  • Love And Care Ministries $30K
  • Rescue The Animals $30K
  • Restored Hope Ministries Inc $25K
  • All Kind Animal Initative $25K
  • Abilene Christian University $25K
  • United Way Of Abilene $23K
  • Communities In Schools $20K
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Abilene Inc $15K
  • Abilene Arts Alliance $12K
  • Center For Contemporary Arts $10K
  • Texas Ramp Project $10K
  • Phoenix Iccd Clubhouse Inc $6K
  • Special Olympics Texas Inc $5K
  • New Horizons Ranch & Center Inc $5K
  • Grace Museum $5K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

  • FY2018$824K
  • FY2019$937K
  • FY2020$819K
  • FY2021$821K
  • FY2022$1.1M
  • FY2023$978K

About Shelton Family Foundation

  • TypePrivate foundation
  • Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
  • HeadquartersAbilene, Texas
  • EIN752655885
  • IRS ruling1996

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is Shelton Family Foundation?

Shelton Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Abilene, Texas with $40.8M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Shelton Family Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Shelton Family Foundation?

Shelton Family Foundation's EIN is 752655885. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Shelton Family Foundation?

Private foundations like Shelton Family Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Shelton Family Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.