Sally Johnson Shy Foundation
Invitation OnlyMemphis, Tennessee · EIN 27-1943142 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$9,415
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$500
Total assets$646K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $1,031.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
66% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ole Miss Athletic Foundation | University, MS | Support student athletes | $2,500 |
| Unc Education Foundation | Chapel Hill, NC | Education support | $1,400 |
| Carnival of Memphis | Memphis, TN | Promote memphis | $1,300 |
| Young Life | Colorado Springs, CO | Education suppport | $1,031 |
| Grove Collective | Oxford, MS | Support student athletes | $1,030 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | Needham, MA | Adolescent growth | $513 |
| Finch College Alumni Foundation | New York, NY | Education support | $500 |
| Unc Athletic Foundation | Chapel Hill, NC | Support student athletes | $290 |
| Memphis Garden Club | Memphis, TN | Promote plants environment | $250 |
| Alzheimers Association | Chattanooga, TN | Alzheimers support | $250 |
| Finch College Alumni Foundation | New York, NY | Education support | $195 |
| Chi Omega Foundation | Memphis, TN | Personal growth development | $156 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,415 | 12 |
| 2023 | $24,857 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543159349102074
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1943142
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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