Shellbrook Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Shellbrook Foundation is a private foundation in Monterey, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $36,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$36,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$26,374
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $28,275 the year before.
38% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $28,275 | 9 | $23,749 |
| 2024 | $36,000 | 8 | $26,374 |
How to apply
Shellbrook Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Shellbrook Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $21,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $5,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Education Enhancement | $5,000 |
| Middlebury College | Education Enhancement | $5,000 |
| Montecito Union School Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Taft School | General support | $5,000 |
| Bowdoin | General support | $5,000 |
| Cate School | General support | $5,000 |
| Laguna Blanca School | General support | $5,000 |
| Marin County Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cecile Lyons
- Warren Lyons
- Brooke Prince
- Rachelle Laprade
Questions people ask
Does Shellbrook Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shellbrook Foundation give?
$36,000 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Shellbrook Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Cecile Lyons (President), Warren Lyons (Treasurer), Brooke Prince (Secretary) and Rachelle Laprade (V. President).
What does Shellbrook Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.