Shelton Foundation
Historical FunderHouston, Texas · EIN 76-0294299 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2023):
| Contact | JOHN SHELTON |
|---|---|
| Address | P O BOX 79092, HOUSTON TX 770247909 |
| Phone | 7134638469 |
| Form and materials | LETTERS |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
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 Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lsu Alumni Association | Baton Rouge, LA | Provides scholarships to qual ind | $10,000 |
| Chapelwood UMC | Houston, TX | Church | $5,100 |
| The Fayette Cemetery Assoc | Fayette, MS | To maintain the cemetary | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $15,300 | 3 |
| 2022 | $15,150 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Sep 27, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542699349100424
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 76-0294299
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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