Shelton H Short Jr Tr Ua Share Three
Historical FunderSaint Louis, Missouri · EIN 54-6140127 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.2M
Organizations funded68
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$32M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | WELLS FARGO BANK |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 NORTH MAIN STREET 6th FLOOR D40, WINSTONSALEM NC 271013818 |
| Phone | 8882341999 |
| Form and materials | www.wellsfargo.com/privatefoundationgrants/short Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form. |
| Deadlines | SEPTEMBER 15 |
| Restrictions | PRIMARY CONSIDERATION IS GIVEN TO ORGANIZATIONS IN THE SOUTHEAST REGION OF VIRGINIA. |
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
100% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caritas | Richmond, VA | General support | $50,000 |
| Challenge Discovery Projects Inc | Richmond, VA | General support | $40,000 |
| Danville Community College Educational Foundation Inc | Danville, VA | General operating | $40,000 |
| Clarksville Ruritans Inc | Clarksville, VA | General support | $35,000 |
| Anna Julia Cooper School | Richmond, VA | General support | $30,000 |
| Southside Virginia Community College Foundation Inc | Alberta, VA | General operating | $30,000 |
| Childsavers | Richmond, VA | General support | $30,000 |
| The Faison Center Inc | Richmond, VA | General operating | $25,000 |
| Commonwealth Catholic Charities | Richmond, VA | General support | $25,000 |
| Feed More Inc | Richmond, VA | Support hunger relief | $25,000 |
| Gateway Homes Inc | Richmond, VA | Life skills and education | $25,000 |
| Reading and Education for Adult Development Inc | Richmond, VA | General support | $25,000 |
| Blue Sky Fund | Richmond, VA | General support | $20,000 |
| Peter Paul Development Center Inc | Richmond, VA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Riverside School Inc | North Chesterfield, VA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Lake Country SPCA | Clarksville, VA | General support | $20,000 |
| Chesterfield Food Bank Outreach Center | Chester, VA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Friends Association for Children | Richmond, VA | General support | $20,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond | Richmond, VA | General support | $20,000 |
| Steward School Corporation | Richmond, VA | General support | $20,000 |
| Better Housing Coalition | Richmond, VA | General support | $20,000 |
| St Andrew's School | Richmond, VA | General support | $20,000 |
| Art 180 Inc | Richmond, VA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Goochlandcares Inc | Goochland, VA | General operating | $20,000 |
| Housing Families First | Richmond, VA | General support | $20,000 |
| Young Mens Christian Association | Rome, GA | General support | $20,000 |
| Safe Harbor | Richmond, VA | General support | $15,000 |
| Sportable Richmond Adaptive Sports | Richmond, VA | General support | $15,000 |
| Elk Hill Farm Inc | Goochland, VA | General operating | $15,000 |
| Shalom Farms | Richmond, VA | General operating | $15,000 |
| Jewish Family Services Inc | Richmond, VA | General support | $15,000 |
| Autism Society Central Virginia Chapter Inc | Richmond, VA | General support | $15,000 |
| Nextup Rva | Richmond, VA | General support | $15,000 |
| Childrens Hospital and Healthcare Services Foundation | Richmond, VA | General operating | $15,000 |
| Higher Achievement Program Inc | Pittsburgh, PA | General support | $15,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Central Virginia | Richmond, VA | General support | $15,000 |
| Assisting Families of Inmates Inc | Richmond, VA | General support | $15,000 |
| Richmond Hill Inc | Richmond, VA | General operating | $15,000 |
| Greater Richmond Scan Stop Child Abuse | Richmond, VA | General support | $15,000 |
| Positive Vibe Foundation | Richmond, VA | General support | $15,000 |
| Cadence Theatre Company Inc | Richmond, VA | General support | $15,000 |
| Medical Home Plus Inc | Richmond, VA | General support | $15,000 |
| Cristo Rey Richmond High School Inc | Richmond, VA | General support | $15,000 |
| Saint Francis Home Inc | Richmond, VA | General operating | $13,000 |
| Children's Museum of Richmond | Richmond, VA | General support | $12,500 |
| Richmond Ballet | Richmond, VA | General support | $12,500 |
| Liberation Veteran Services Inc | Richmond, VA | General support | $12,000 |
| Virginia Center for Inclusive Communitie | Richmond, VA | General support | $10,000 |
| Robinson Theater Community Arts Center | Richmond, VA | General support | $10,000 |
| Boys to Men Mentoring Network of Virgini Inc | Rockville, VA | General support | $10,000 |
| Greater Richmond Fit4kids Inc | Richmond, VA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Operation Warm Inc | Philadelphia, PA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Girls on the Run of Greater Richmond | Richmond, VA | General operating | $10,000 |
| St Joseph's Villa | Richmond, VA | General support | $10,000 |
| The Valentine | Richmond, VA | General operating | $10,000 |
| YWCA Richmond | Richmond, VA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Virginia Union University | Richmond, VA | General support | $10,000 |
| Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges | Richmond, VA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Southwest Virginia | Roanoke, VA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Visual Arts Center of Richmond | Richmond, VA | General support | $10,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 68 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,172,500 | 68 |
| 2023 | $1,001,534 | 51 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502839349100510
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 54-6140127
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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