The Shackouls Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Shackouls Family Foundation is a private foundation in Albany, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $562,333 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $13,250 and the largest $235,000. 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$562,333
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$13,250
- Largest grant$235,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $399,000 the year before.
50% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $280,500 | 11 | $2.7 million |
| 2023 | $412,500 | 13 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $399,000 | 12 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $562,333 | 18 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
The Shackouls 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.
What The Shackouls Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 2 | $318,333 |
| Texas | 10 | $137,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $14,500 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $7,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State University Foundation | General charitable purposes | $235,000 |
| The Bulldog Club | General Charitable Trust | $83,333 |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc | General Charitable Trust | $50,000 |
| Both Ends Believing | General charitable purposes | $35,000 |
| The George and Barbara Bush Foundation | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Sigma Phi Epsilon Education | General charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| U T Physicians | General Charitable Trust | $20,000 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science | General charitabe purposes | $15,000 |
| Chances for Children | General charitable purposes | $14,500 |
| Fore the Cure | General charitable purposes | $12,000 |
| Gardenia E Janssen Animal Shelter | General Charity Purpose | $10,000 |
| Bella Bowman Foundation Inc | General charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| The Tau Beta Pi Association Inc | General Charitable Purposes | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| University of Texas Foundation | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Lone Star Flight Museum | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Small Steps Nurturing Center | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Center for Hearing and Speech Foundation | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- bobby s Shackouls
- Judith Ann Shackouls
- David Anderson Shackouls
Questions people ask
Does The Shackouls Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Shackouls Family Foundation give?
$562,333 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $13,250.
Who runs The Shackouls Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists bobby s Shackouls (Trustee), Judith Ann Shackouls (Trustee) and David Anderson Shackouls (trustee).
What does The Shackouls Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.