Elizabeth Allan & Warren Shelden Fund
Accepts applications
Elizabeth Allan & Warren Shelden Fund is a private foundation in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.1 million in 57 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $1.1 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.1 million
- Number of grants57
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$52.0 million
- New grantees2%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.0 million the year before.
2% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.0 million | 59 | $48.6 million |
| 2024 | $4.1 million | 57 | $52.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | William W Shelden Jr Pres 17152 Kercheval, Grosse Pointe, MI 48230 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (313) 881-2282 |
| What to submit | No formal application procedure |
| Deadlines | None, but prefer november submission prior to board of trustees meeting. |
| Restrictions | No awards to individuals. |
What Elizabeth Allan & Warren Shelden Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 52 | $3.9 million |
| Florida | 2 | $100,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $95,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ascension St John Foundation | Unrestricted | $1.1 million |
| Racquet Up Detroit | Unrestricted | $300,000 |
| Henry Ford Health System | Unrestricted | $275,000 |
| United Way for Southeastern Mi | Unrestricted | $230,000 |
| Nature Conservancy (The) | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Community Foundation for SE Mi | Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| University Liggett School | Unrestricted | $125,000 |
| Forgotten Harvest | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Martin County | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Detroit Institute of Arts | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Math Corps | Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Evans Scholars Foundation | Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| Children's Center | Unrestricted | $65,000 |
| Coalition on Temporary Shelter | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Alternative for Girls | Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Gleaners Community Food Bank | Unrestricted | $55,000 |
| Accounting Aid Society | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Children's Foundation | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Huron Pines | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Old Newsboy's Goodfellow Fund | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Turning Point Inc | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Historic Elmwood Foundation | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| American Red Cross | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Southeastern Mi | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Michigan Crossroads Council | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Anglers of the Au Sable | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Avalon Healing Center | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Boldi | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Capuchin Charities | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| College for Creative Studies | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Crossroads of Michigan | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Detroit Cristo Rey | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Detroit Historical Society | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Detroit Riverfront Conservancy | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Detroit Zoological Society | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| First Step | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Farms Foundation | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Foundation for Public Education | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Hobe Sound Community Chest | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Holy Cross Services | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William W Shelden Jr
- David Larsen
- Tina M Krizanic
- Sally S Shelden
Questions people ask
Does Elizabeth Allan & Warren Shelden Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: None, but prefer november submission prior to board of trustees meeting..
How much does Elizabeth Allan & Warren Shelden Fund give?
$4.1 million in tax year 2024, across 57 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Elizabeth Allan & Warren Shelden Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists William W Shelden Jr (Pres, Treas, Trustee), David Larsen (Secretary, Trustee), Tina M Krizanic (Asst. Secretary) and Sally S Shelden (Trustee).
What does Elizabeth Allan & Warren Shelden Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.