Shelby Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChapel Hill, North Carolina · EIN 36-4055432 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$40K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$863K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $5,000.
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
42% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless Children IRC | Indian River Shores, FL | Charitable | $8,000 |
| Chapel Hill Public Library Foundation | Chapel Hill, NC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Duke - Hardin Family ALS | Durham, NC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina | Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| North Carolina Ballet | Raleigh, NC | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Ackland Art Museum | Chapel Hill, NC | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Larimer Humane Society | Loveland, CO | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Raptor Program | Fort Collins, CO | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Vero Beach Museum of Art | Vero Beach, FL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Youth Sailing Foundation | Vero Beach, FL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| The Cedars Education Program | Chapel Hill, NC | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Carolina Performing Arts | Chapel Hill, NC | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Off the Hook Arts | Fort Collins, CO | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Playmakers Repertory Company | Chapel Hill, NC | Charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $40,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $37,000 | 19 |
| 2022 | $40,000 | 20 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611029349100611
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4055432
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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