Shelter the Children
Preselected recipients only
Shelter the Children is a private foundation in Hurst, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $51,145 in 3 grants. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
The grants listed in this filing add up to more than the total it reports, so grant sizes may be wrong. Check the filing.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$51,145
- Number of grants3
- Assets$188,352
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $33,957 the year before.
100% 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 | $49,678 | 2 | $117,624 |
| 2024 | $33,957 | 3 | $281,324 |
| 2025 | $51,145 | 3 | $188,352 |
How to apply
Shelter the Children 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Shelter the Children funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 3 | $277,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Refugee Housing Project | Mission work with refugees | $233,000 |
| Individual | Food education tuition supplies | $24,000 |
| Wellspring Church | Supplies | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Teddilynn Wilson
- Erica Wilson
Questions people ask
Does Shelter the Children accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shelter the Children give?
$51,145 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants.
Who runs Shelter the Children?
Its 2025 filing lists Teddilynn Wilson (President) and Erica Wilson (Vice President).
What does Shelter the Children fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, housing and homelessness and human services.