The Shackouls Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyAlbany, New York · EIN 20-4495741 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$562K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$12,000
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
100% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State University Foundation | Mississippi, MS | General charitable purposes | $235,000 |
| The Bulldog Club | Mississippi, MS | General Charitable Trust | $83,333 |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc | Norman, OK | General Charitable Trust | $50,000 |
| Both Ends Believing | Plano, TX | General charitable purposes | $35,000 |
| The George and Barbara Bush Foundation | Houston, TX | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Sigma Phi Epsilon Education | Richmond, VA | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| U T Physicians | Houston, TX | General Charitable Trust | $20,000 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | Houston, TX | General charitabe purposes | $15,000 |
| Chances for Children | Scottsdale, AZ | General charitable purposes | $14,500 |
| Fore the Cure | Houston, TX | General charitable purposes | $12,000 |
| Gardenia E Janssen Animal Shelter | La Grange, TX | General Charity Purpose | $10,000 |
| Bella Bowman Foundation Inc | Baton Rouge, LA | General charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| The Tau Beta Pi Association Inc | Knoxville, TN | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | Southfield, MI | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| University of Texas Foundation | Austin, TX | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Lone Star Flight Museum | Houston, TX | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Small Steps Nurturing Center | Houston, TX | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Center for Hearing and Speech Foundation | Houston, TX | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $562,333 | 18 |
| 2024 | $399,000 | 12 |
| 2023 | $412,500 | 13 |
| 2022 | $280,500 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641979349100609
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-4495741
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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