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Shelton Family Foundation

Abilene, Texas  ·  EIN 752655885  ·  Private foundation

Shelton Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Abilene, Texas. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2021) reports $819K in grants paid and $39.9M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 349 individual grants from this funder — $5.8M awarded across 2018–2025 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.

$819K
Indexed giving (FY2021)
$39.9M
Assets (FY2021)
349
Grants tracked
2025
Latest grant in this overview

What Shelton Family Foundation funds

Shelton Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, disability services, faith-based (christian), financial empowerment, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeDisability ServicesFaith-Based (Christian)Financial EmpowermentFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessLibraries & Literacy

Populations it has supported include children, families, veterans, women girls, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesveteranswomen girlsyouth pop

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Cfa - Shelton Family Foundation Daf
DAF GRANT
Abilene, TX$500K2018
The Abilene Education Fund
2024-2026 COOL PROGRAM
Abilene, TX$255K2023
The Abilene Education Fund
2021-2023 COOL PROGRAM
Abilene, TX$236K2021

How to apply for funding from Shelton Family Foundation

Shelton Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at sheltonfamilyfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Shelton Family Foundation

Does Shelton Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Shelton Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Shelton Family Foundation fund?
Shelton Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Cfa - Shelton Family Foundation Daf, The Abilene Education Fund. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Shelton Family Foundation give in grants?
Shelton Family Foundation reported $819K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2021). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.8M over 349 grants.
Where is Shelton Family Foundation located?
Shelton Family Foundation is based in Abilene, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 752655885.
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About this profile. This page is built from Shelton Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Shelton Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.