Shadywood Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Shadywood Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.2 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $150,000 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$2.2 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$150,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$28.8 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.7 million the year before.
60% of its 2024 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 | $1.7 million | 7 | $15.1 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 10 | $28.8 million |
How to apply
Shadywood 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 Shadywood Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 8 | $2.1 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Childrens Hospital | Contributions to the breakthrough fund and pediatric cancer precision medicine | $1.0 million |
| Camp for All | Contribution to deliver a barrier free experience for campers with challenging illnesses, disabilities, or special needs, while they make friends and grow in self-confidence | $300,000 |
| Amazing Place | Conribution to benefit the amazing together campaign for their expansion at their new facility, amazing place west. | $300,000 |
| The Kinkaid School | Contribution to advance the education and growth of kinkaid students | $250,000 |
| Houston Methodist Hospital Foundation | Contribution to aid in delivering innovative patient treatments, conduct groundbreaking research and provide oustanding medical education and training | $250,000 |
| Woodberry Forest School | Contribution to support woodberry and investing in the education of current and future tigers | $50,000 |
| Hilltop Adventures | Contribution to support disciple-making trips, glorifying god by making disciples who go on to make disciples | $40,000 |
| St Martin's Episcopal Church | Contributions to the memorial of carrie horne and anne pullen | $500 |
| St Luke's United Methodist Church | Contribution for altar flowers | $300 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Contribution to aid in providing vital care and support programs for people affected by alzheimer's and advance critical research aimed at at finding methods of treatment, prevention and, ultimately, a cure for this devastating disease. | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven D Arnold
- Alice A Helms
- Susan A Martin
- Robin Lipinski
Questions people ask
Does Shadywood Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shadywood Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $150,000.
Who runs Shadywood Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Steven D Arnold (Chairman), Alice A Helms (Pres/Director), Susan A Martin (Vp/Director) and Robin Lipinski (Sec/Treasr/Exec Dir).
What does Shadywood Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and education.