Private foundation · EIN 47-3603815 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Shackleford Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 10 grants paid, $570K total, median $40K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
10
$570K
Median grant
$40K
Stays in PA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.8M

Grants paid in 2025

10 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
AmericaresStamford, CTGeneral operating$200K
Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenTampa, FLGeneral operating$75K
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary InternatArcola, ILGeneral operating$50K
New York ASPCANew York, NYGeneral operating$45K
New England Healing Sports AssocNewbury, NHGeneral operating$40K
Foundation of the 1st Cavalry DivisionCopperas Cove, TXGeneral operating$40K
Guide Dog FoundationSmithtown, NYGeneral operating$35K
Army Historical Foundation IncFort Belvoir, VAGeneral operating$35K
American Red CrossWashington, DCGeneral operating$25K
National Wwii MuseumNew Orleans, LAGeneral operating$25K

By state: Connecticut 1 · New York 2 · Florida 1 · Illinois 1 · New Hampshire 1 · Texas 1

About this foundation

Shackleford Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, administered in care of Bny Mellon Na, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Shackleford Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Shackleford Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $570K across 10 grants, a median of $40K.

Where does Shackleford Foundation give?

Connecticut (1 grants), New York (2 grants), Florida (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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