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The Shackelford Family Foundation

Columbus, Ohio  ·  EIN 311418621  ·  Private foundation

The Shackelford Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Columbus, Ohio. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $2.3M in grants paid and $13.0M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 142 individual grants from this funder — $3.7M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$2.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$13.0M
Total assets
142
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Shackelford Family Foundation funds

The Shackelford Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, health care.

Arts & CultureEducationHealth Care

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Shackelford Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Columbus Museum of Art
ARTS AND HUMANITIES
Columbus, OH$500K2020
Ohio State University Foundation
EDUCATION
Columbus, OH$500K2020
Denison University
EDUCATION
Granville, OH$500K2020
Columbus Foundation
EDUCATION
Columbus, OH$475K2020
Momentum-excellence Inc
ARTS AND HUMANITIES
Columbus, OH$150K2020
Columbus Museum of Art
ARTS AND HUMANITIES
Columbus, OH$125K2022
Rivers School Corporation
EDUCATION
Weston, MA$90K2017
Columbus Foundation
SOCIAL SERVICES AND ADVANCING PHILANTHROPY
Columbus, OH$52K2023
Ohio State University Foundation
EDUCATION
Columbus, OH$50K2019
Nantucket Education Trust Inc
EDUCATION
Nantucket, MA$50K2019
Momentum-excellence Inc
ARTS AND HUMANITIES
Columbus, OH$50K2024
Healing Towers
SOCIAL SERVICES
Naples, FL$50K2024
End Fund Inc
EDUCATION
New York, NY$50K2024
Star House
SOCIAL SERVICES
Columbus, OH$50K2024
I Know I Can
EDUCATION
Columbus, OH$40K2019

The Shackelford Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$296K
2019$341K
2020$2.3M
2022$277K
2023$211K
2024$340K

How to apply for funding from The Shackelford Family Foundation

The Shackelford Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about The Shackelford Family Foundation

Does The Shackelford Family Foundation accept grant applications?
The Shackelford Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Shackelford Family Foundation fund?
The Shackelford Family Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Columbus Museum of Art, Ohio State University Foundation, Denison University. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Shackelford Family Foundation give in grants?
The Shackelford Family Foundation reported $2.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.7M over 142 grants.
Where is The Shackelford Family Foundation located?
The Shackelford Family Foundation is based in Columbus, Ohio. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 311418621.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Shackelford Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Shackelford Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.