Shivers Cancer Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Shivers Cancer Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $504,120 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $84,120 and the largest $300,000. 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$504,120
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$84,120
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$13.4 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was down from $991,500 the year before.
40% 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 | $811,772 | 4 | $12.3 million |
| 2024 | $991,500 | 7 | $12.5 million |
| 2025 | $504,120 | 5 | $13.4 million |
How to apply
Shivers Cancer 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Shivers Cancer Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 1 | $300,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $204,120 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dell Children's Foundationcmc Foundation of Central Texas | To fund organization's exempt purpose. | $300,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas Inc | To fund organization's exempt purpose. | $100,000 |
| Travis County Healthcare District | To fund organization's exempt purpose. | $84,120 |
| Breast Cancer Resource Center | To fund organization's exempt purpose. | $15,000 |
| The Miracle Foundation Inc | To fund organization's exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Clarke Heidrick
- Robert E Askew Jr MD
- Lew Little
- Britt Steffensen
- Shannon Cox MD
- Debra Patt MD
- Patricia Young Brown
Questions people ask
Does Shivers Cancer Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shivers Cancer Foundation give?
$504,120 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $84,120.
Who runs Shivers Cancer Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Clarke Heidrick (Chair), Robert E Askew Jr MD (Director), Lew Little (Director) and Britt Steffensen (Secretary) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Shivers Cancer Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health.