Shelton Family Foundation
The Shelton Family Foundation is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, primarily in education, religious initiatives, and health-related research. Its mission reflects a commitment to enhancing educational opportunities through scholarships and institutional support, as well as promoting community welfare through funding for local ministries and medical research. The foundation serves a diverse range of recipients, including educational institutions, religious organizations, and health charities, with a notable focus on initiatives that benefit the community. Based in Texas, the foundation's activities and grants predominantly support organizations within the state.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Texas-based small or regional nonprofit (education, scholarships, faith-based ministry, community service, or local medical research) with a clear single-project need and local presence.
Good Fit
- • Organization is located in Texas or serves Texas communities.
- • Request is clearly written as a letter stating need, uses, and organizational background.
- • Asks for a modest, single-year award in the low-to-mid thousands (consistent with past grants).
- • Ties to education, scholarships, local community services, or faith-based programs.
- • Demonstrable local credibility or references from regional partners.
Geography
All observed grants across the three-year record were made to recipients in Texas, with the foundation's giving concentrated in its home state.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows four distinct recipients and the three-year history includes several independent charities across education, faith, scholarships, community service and medical research, which is a moderate spread for a micro private foundation.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of new recipients appears in the latest year (two new grantees) and the foundation publishes letter submission instructions with a rolling deadline, so unfamiliar applicants have a clear, observed path to enter the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
