Rick and Carol Short Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Rick and Carol Short Family Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $12,500 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$12,500
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$590,157
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $10,000 the year before.
25% of its 2025 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 | $10,000 | 3 | $76,512 |
| 2024 | $10,000 | 3 | $67,842 |
| 2025 | $12,500 | 4 | $590,157 |
How to apply
Rick and Carol Short Family 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 4 | $12,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Louis Crisis Nursery | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Forest Park Forever | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Stray Rescue of St Louis | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Arch Grants | General purpose | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Rick Short
- Carol Short
- Amanda Winters
- Tyler Short
- John Whicker
Questions people ask
Does Rick and Carol Short Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Rick and Carol Short Family Foundation give?
$12,500 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Rick and Carol Short Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rick Short (President), Carol Short (Vice President), Amanda Winters (Treasurer) and Tyler Short (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.