Short Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Short Family Foundation is a private foundation in Cornelius, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $462,861 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $90,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$462,861
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$90,000
- Assets$12.2 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2025 was up from $393,361 the year before.
32% 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 | $308,411 | 45 | $6.8 million |
| 2024 | $393,361 | 34 | $10.7 million |
| 2025 | $462,861 | 31 | $12.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Rodney A Short 17211 Connor Quay CT, Cornelius, NC 28031 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (704) 896-2112 |
| What to submit | Send letter detailing charitable purpose and qualification under irc section 501(c)(3). |
| Deadlines | September 30, annually |
| Restrictions | Limited to corporations, trusts, funds, foundations or community chests described in sections 170(1)(a), 170(c), 2055(a) of the code including only religious, charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes. |
What Short Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 17 | $331,222 |
| Florida | 2 | $27,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $20,000 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $15,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $11,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| High Country Young Life | Financial Support for Charitable Organization | $90,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Financial Support for Charitable Organization | $51,000 |
| Community in Christ Lutheran Church | Financial Support for Charitable Organization | $30,000 |
| Lake City Church | Financial Support for Charitable Organization | $30,000 |
| American Heart Association | Financial Support for Charitable Organization | $20,000 |
| Convoy of Hope | Financial Support for Charitable Organization | $20,000 |
| Moffitt Cancer Center | Financial Support for Charitable Organization | $20,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Financial Support for Charitable Organization | $20,000 |
| Home for Our Troops | Financial Support for Charitable Organization | $15,000 |
| Pine Lake Preparatory | Financial Support for Charitable Organization | $12,500 |
| Ada Jenkins Families and Careers Development Center Inc | Financial Support for Charitable Organization | $10,000 |
| American Family Association | Financial Support for Charitable Organization | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Financial Support for Charitable Organization | $10,000 |
| Atrium Health Foundation | Financial Support for Charitable Organization | $10,000 |
| Banner Elk Christian Fellowship | Financial Support for Charitable Organization | $10,000 |
| Big Brother Big Sister | Financial Support for Charitable Organization | $10,000 |
| Cain Center for the Arts | Financial Support for Charitable Organization | $10,000 |
| Davidson College Sports | Financial Support for Charitable Organization | $10,000 |
| Davidson Cornelius Child Development Center | Financial Support for Charitable Organization | $10,000 |
| Feeding America | Financial Support for Charitable Organization | $10,000 |
| Music with Friends | Financial Support for Charitable Organization | $7,722 |
| Banner Elk Elementary School | Financial Support for Charitable Organization | $7,500 |
| First Morning Out Preschool - First Presbyterian Church | Financial Support for Charitable Organization | $7,500 |
| Tim Tebow Foundation | Financial Support for Charitable Organization | $7,500 |
| Focus on the Family Community Services the Hope Center | Financial Support for Charitable Organization | $5,000 |
| Hospice and Palliative Care | Financial Support for Charitable Organization | $5,000 |
| Matthew 25 Ministries | Financial Support for Charitable Organization | $5,000 |
| Prison Fellowship Ministries | Financial Support for Charitable Organization | $5,000 |
| Young Life Nicaragua | Financial Support for Charitable Organization | $5,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Financial Support for Charitable Organization | $2,000 |
| Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation | Financial Support for Charitable Organization | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rodney A Short
- Norma G Short
Questions people ask
Does Short Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: September 30, annually.
How much does Short Family Foundation give?
$462,861 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Short Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rodney A Short (Trustee) and Norma G Short (Trustee).
What does Short Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and education.