Lakeside Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Lakeside Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $400,700 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $345,000. 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$400,700
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$345,000
- Assets$6.4 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $182,200 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $128,700 | 4 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $182,200 | 5 | $6.0 million |
| 2025 | $400,700 | 8 | $6.4 million |
How to apply
Lakeside Charitable Trust 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 Lakeside Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $346,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $50,700 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Film Collaborative | To support the organizations work with the distribution of creative works. | $345,000 |
| Austin Film Festival | To support the organization's efforts to champion the work of writers and filmmakers. | $50,500 |
| Antenna | General support | $1,000 |
| Interlochen Center for the Arts | To support the institutions art education programs and performance venues | $1,000 |
| Soul Steppers Drill Team | General support | $1,000 |
| St Stephens Episcopal School | General support | $1,000 |
| The Chimaera Project | General support | $1,000 |
| Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center | To contribute to the center's work on the education and research of native plants. | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Andrew Shea
- Melissa Shea
Questions people ask
Does Lakeside Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lakeside Charitable Trust give?
$400,700 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Lakeside Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Andrew Shea (Trustee) and Melissa Shea (Trustee).
What does Lakeside Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.