Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation is a private foundation in Temple, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 50 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$1.7 million
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$18.1 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was up from $596,690 the year before.
22% 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 | $596,690 | 62 | $14.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 50 | $18.1 million |
How to apply
Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian 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 Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 38 | $1.4 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $102,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $100,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $58,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $31,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $2,300 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Baptist University | General fund | $1.0 million |
| Fellowship of Christians & Jews | General fund | $100,000 |
| Institure for Global Engagement | General fund | $100,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Salado | General support | $90,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Gerneral fund | $56,000 |
| Stamford Hospital District | General fund | $52,275 |
| Restoration Fellowship | General fund | $30,000 |
| Avoca Baptist Church | General support | $20,000 |
| Avoca Methodist Church | General support | $20,000 |
| Bell County Sheriff's Department | Disaster relief fund | $20,000 |
| Freedom Bible Fellowship | General support | $20,000 |
| Stamford First Baptist Church | General fund | $20,000 |
| Wildwood Baptist Church | General fund | $20,000 |
| Christians United for Israel | General support | $15,000 |
| Churches Touching Lives for Christ | General fund | $12,000 |
| Hope Pregnancy Centers Inc | Banquet sponsorship | $11,000 |
| Family Promise | General support | $10,000 |
| Montessori Schools of Central Texas | General fund | $10,000 |
| Stamford Vip | General fund | $10,000 |
| Freedom Road Biker Church | General fund | $3,857 |
| Hope for the Hungry | General fund | $3,000 |
| In Touch Ministries | General fund | $3,000 |
| American Center of Law & Justice | General support | $2,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Association | Ministry fund of bgea | $2,000 |
| Focus on the Family | General fund | $2,000 |
| The Winning Walk | Gerneral fund | $2,000 |
| Avoca Cemetery | General fund | $1,000 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | General fund | $1,000 |
| Crown Financial Ministries | General fund | $1,000 |
| Feed My Sheep | General fund | $1,000 |
| Hearts & Hands Ministry - Salado | General fund | $1,000 |
| Helping Hands Ministry of Belton | General fund | $1,000 |
| Hendrick Hospice Care | General fund | $1,000 |
| Jail Ministry Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| McLane's Children's Hospital | General fund | $1,000 |
| Museum of the West Texas Frontier | General fund | $1,000 |
| Neema Village | Sponsoring 5k run | $1,000 |
| New Life Ministires | Club new life and general fund | $1,000 |
| Power Point Ministries | General fund | $1,000 |
| Salado Family Relief Fund | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Garlyn O Shelton
- Faye Lajuan Shelton
- Darla Curry
Questions people ask
Does Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Garlyn O Shelton (Director), Faye Lajuan Shelton (Director) and Darla Curry (Director).
What does Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and health.