The Sheskey Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Sheskey Family Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $39,066 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. 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$39,066
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$647,925
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was down from $40,984 the year before.
55% 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 | $40,984 | 6 | $723,180 |
| 2024 | $39,066 | 11 | $647,925 |
How to apply
The Sheskey Family 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 The Sheskey Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 3 | $17,500 |
| Texas | 6 | $17,066 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Grace Chruch School | General endowment | $10,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | General endowment | $9,000 |
| The Packer Collegiate Institute | General endowment | $5,000 |
| Junior League of Dallas | General endowment | $3,300 |
| Adl Fighting Hate for Good | General endowment | $2,500 |
| Leland Stanford Junior University | General endowment | $2,500 |
| Central Texas Foodbank | General endowment | $2,000 |
| Culver Youth Club | General endowment | $2,000 |
| Central Texas Philharmonic | General endowment | $1,000 |
| Friends of Georgetown Public Library | General endowment | $1,000 |
| The Caring Place | General endowment | $766 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan Sheskey
- Matthew Sheskey
Questions people ask
Does The Sheskey Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Sheskey Family Foundation give?
$39,066 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Sheskey Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Susan Sheskey (Secretary/Treasurer/Director) and Matthew Sheskey (President/Director).
What does The Sheskey Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.