Shelton Family Foundation

Primary Contact: 
David L. Copeland, Pres.
Location: 
P.O. Box 2791
Abilene, TX 79604-2791
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Areas of Interest Description: 

The Shelton Family Foundation awards grants primarily for the arts, education, hospitals and medical research, children and youth services, and Protestant Christian organizations and churches.

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Geographic Focus Limitations: 

The Shelton Family Foundation primarily gives grants to churches and non-profit organizations in the west central TX area.

Total Annual Giving: 

$5,722,908

Average Grant Range: 

$5,000-$150,000

Average Number of Requests & Grants Per Year: 

100

Application Procedures: 

An application form is not required, and there are no submission deadlines.  However, organizations should submit a letter to the Shelton Family Foundation requesting the actual application guidelines.

Funding Limitations Description: 

The Shelton Family Foundation awards grants to churches, ministries and 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations.  They do not give grants to individuals.

Selected Grants: 

$5,000 to National Multiple Sclerosis Society; $10,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Abilene, Inc.; $10,000 to Center for Contemporary Arts; $50,000 to Christian Community Action; $75,000 to Heart of Texas Good Samaritan Ministries, Inc.; $150,000 to Cornerstone Assistance Network.

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