Shelton H. Short Jr Trust
EIN 546140127 Private FoundationTotal Given 2016–2024
$10.6M
404 grants · $1.2M avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$20K
typical small grants · $10K–$30K
grant size
44%
supporter · 86/194 multi-year
repeat
$32.0M
Assets (2024)
194
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
WELLS FARGO BANK
Phone
(800) 352-3705
Deadlines
SEPTEMBER 15
How to Apply
www.wellsfargo.com/privatefoundationgrants/short Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form.
Restrictions
PRIMARY CONSIDERATION IS GIVEN TO ORGANIZATIONS IN THE SOUTHEAST REGION OF VIRGINIA.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $1.5M | $26.3M | $862K | 28 |
| 2017 | $1.6M | $27.6M | $3.2M | 37 |
| 2018 | $1.7M | $24.9M | $1.4M | 57 |
| 2019 | N/A | $27.2M | $1.5M | N/A |
| 2020 | $1.2M | $28.8M | $1.3M | 56 |
| 2021 | $1.2M | $30.7M | $1.8M | 49 |
| 2022 | $1.2M | $26.8M | $1.1M | 58 |
| 2023 | $1.0M | $28.9M | $1.3M | 51 |
| 2024 | $1.2M | $32.0M | $1.8M | 68 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 404 grants on record
Minimum
$2K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$20K
Average
$26K
75th Pctl
$30K
Maximum
$300K
Geographic Distribution
Texas Counties Served
0.2% of US grants
· Rank #7 of 11 states
$10K across
1 grant
1 of 254 counties
Top 1 counties
- 1 Tarrant
Officers & Directors
WA
Wells Fargo Bank N a
6 yrs
Trustee
WA
Wells Fargo Bank N a
6 yrs
Trustee
WA
Wells Fargo Bank N a
6 yrs
Trustee
WA
Wells Fargo Bank N a
6 yrs
Trustee
WA
Wells Fargo Bank N a
6 yrs
Trustee
WA
Wells Fargo Bank N a
6 yrs
Trustee
WN
Wells Fargo Bank NA
3 yrs
Trustee
WN
Wells Fargo Bank NA
3 yrs
Trustee
WN
Wells Fargo Bank NA
3 yrs
Trustee
Grants Awarded (404 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph-Macon College | Ashland, VA | $300,000 | CREATION OF TWO | 2017 |
| Randolph Macon College | Ashland, VA | $250,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Randolph-Macon College | Ashland, VA | $200,000 | CREATION OF TWO | 2016 |
| St Josephs Villa | Richmond, VA | $200,000 | SUPPORT OF FLAGLER HOME | 2016 |
| Virginia College Fund | Richmond, VA | $200,000 | ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL | 2017 |
| Virginia College Fund | Richmond, VA | $150,000 | ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL | 2016 |
| Challenge Discovery Projects | Richmond, VA | $130,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2016 |
| Virginia College Fund | Richmond, VA | $125,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2018 |
| Randolph-Macon College | Ashland, VA | $125,000 | CREATION OF TWO | 2018 |
| St Josephs Villa | Richmond, VA | $100,000 | SUPPORT OF FLAGLER HOME | 2018 |
| Medical College of Virginia Foundation | Richmond, VA | $75,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Challenge Discovery Projects | Richmond, VA | $65,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2018 |
| Challenge Discovery Projects | Richmond, VA | $65,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2017 |
| John Tyler Community College | Chester, VA | $50,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2018 |
| Peter Paul Development Center Inc | Richmond, VA | $50,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2018 |
| Southside Virginia Communtiy | Alberta, VA | $50,000 | SCHOLARSHIP | 2018 |
| YMCA of Greater Richmond | Richmond, VA | $50,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2018 |
| Danville Community College | Danville, VA | $50,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2018 |
| St Andrews School | Richmond, VA | $50,000 | GENERAL PURPOSE | 2018 |
| Clarksville Ruritans Inc | Clarksville, VA | $50,000 | SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM | 2018 |
| Challenge Discovery Projects Inc | Richmond, VA | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Southside Virginia Community College FDN | Alberta, VA | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2020 |
| St Andrews School | Richmond, VA | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Clarksville Ruritans Inc | Clarksville, VA | $50,000 | GENERAL SUPPORT | 2020 |
| Childrens Hospital and Healthcare Servic | Richmond, VA | $50,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2021 |
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