Shell USA Company Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Shell USA Company Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $16.2 million in 4,650 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $290,782. 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$16.2 million
- Number of grants4,650
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$290,782
- Assets$8.9 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was down from $20.2 million the year before.
26% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $10.7 million | 4,882 | $41.7 million |
| 2022 | $17.3 million | 5,260 | $52.6 million |
| 2023 | $20.2 million | 4,923 | $8.9 million |
| 2024 | $16.2 million | 4,650 | $8.9 million |
How to apply
Shell USA Company 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 Shell USA Company Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 51 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1,592 | $7.3 million |
| Louisiana | 625 | $2.2 million |
| California | 289 | $651,554 |
| New York | 205 | $592,263 |
| Tennessee | 59 | $480,847 |
| Colorado | 121 | $287,198 |
| District of Columbia | 98 | $261,857 |
| Illinois | 106 | $257,547 |
| Virginia | 110 | $256,177 |
| Pennsylvania | 103 | $255,572 |
Grants paid in 2024
Officers and trustees
- Lynn S Borgmeier
- Watkins Gretchen H
- Linda L Meagher
- Frazier Wilson
- John S Misso
- Kate H Yan
- Gretchen H Walkins
- Olga A stevens
Questions people ask
Does Shell USA Company Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shell USA Company Foundation give?
$16.2 million in tax year 2024, across 4,650 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Shell USA Company Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lynn S Borgmeier (Secretary), Watkins Gretchen H (Director), Linda L Meagher (Assistant Secretary) and Frazier Wilson (Vice President) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Shell USA Company Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.