Sholar Foundation
Accepts applications
Sholar Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $358,819 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $94,410 and the largest $120,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$358,819
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$94,410
- Largest grant$120,000
- Assets$854,696
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $292,952 the year before.
50% 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 | $292,952 | 4 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $358,819 | 4 | $854,696 |
How to apply
| Contact | Stephen Brookshire 6141 Deloache Avenue, Dallas, TX 75225 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (214) 720-9237 |
| What to submit | The applicant should submit information regarding the nature of its exempt activities, amount, and purpose of grant requested. |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2 | $138,819 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $120,000 |
| Idaho | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Together for Hope | Beaux jacks mix company purchase | $120,000 |
| Sinapis | Support and empower entrepreneurs professionaly and spiritually through training, coaching, consulting, and connection to resources. | $100,000 |
| Baylor University | Post-graduate fellowship program for social workers in texas primary care clinics | $88,819 |
| Neotopia | Our mission is to bridge the divide between religion and culture, by deconstructing our preconditioned notions about god, and reconstructing to promote human flourishing | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen S Brookshire
- Gail S Brookshire
- Jeffrey B Brawner
- Andrew S Brookshire
- George Mason
Questions people ask
Does Sholar Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Sholar Foundation give?
$358,819 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $94,410.
Who runs Sholar Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Stephen S Brookshire (Pres.& Dir.), Gail S Brookshire (VP, Tr. & Dir.), Jeffrey B Brawner (Secretary) and Andrew S Brookshire (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.