SHELTON FAMILY FOUNDATION
https://SHELTONFAMILYFOUNDATION.ORG
$24.4M
Total Assets (2025)
$1.9M
Avg Yearly Giving (2023–2025)
$5.7M
Giving on File
(3 yrs)
(3 yrs)
175
Grants on File
$39K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
SHELTON FAMILY FOUNDATION DAVID L C
Phone
3256767724
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS ARE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT SHELTONFAMILYFOUNDATION.ORG. QUESTIONS CAN BE DIRECTED TO THE FOUNDATION MANAGER.
Restrictions
LIMITED TO 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS OR GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES, PRIMARILY IN WEST CENTRAL TEXAS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | N/A | $21.8M | $1.3M | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | $21.6M | $1.1M | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | $25.0M | $2.2M | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | $24.1M | $1.8M | N/A |
| 2023 | $1.9M | $22.1M | $1.6M | 85 |
| 2024 | $2.1M | $24.0M | $1.1M | 46 |
| 2025 | $1.7M | $24.4M | $1.2M | 44 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 175 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$8K
Average
$32K
75th Pctl
$30K
Maximum
$500K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| DAVID L COPELAND | PRES/TREAS/DIR | $100K |
| ANALIE DURHAM | DIRECTOR | — |
| LEONARD R HOFFMAN | DIRECTOR | — |
| DAVID R DURHAM | DIRECTOR | — |
| ANDREW D DURHAM | DIRECTOR | — |
| WENDY H DURHAM | DIRECTOR | — |
| C CHRISTINE NICHOLS | DIRECTOR | — |
| SINDY SHELTON DURHAM | DIRECTOR | — |
| SHAY SHELTON HOFFMAN | DIRECTOR | — |
Grants Awarded (175 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCMURRY UNIVERSITY | ABILENE, TX | $500,000 | GARRISON STUDENT CENTER RENOVATION | 2023 |
| MCMURRY UNIVERSITY | ABIILENE, TX | $400,000 | GARRISON STUDENT CENTER RENOVATION | 2024 |
| MCMURRY UNIVERSITY | ABIILENE, TX | $300,000 | GARRISON STUDENT CENTER RENOVATION | 2025 |
| THE ABILENE EDUCATION FUND | ABILENE, TX | $255,000 | 2024-2026 COOL PROGRAM | 2023 |
| HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY | ABILENE, TX | $250,000 | NEWMAN-RICHARDSON SCIENCE CENTER | 2025 |
| HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY | ABILENE, TX | $250,000 | NEWMAN-RICHARDSON SCIENCE CENTER | 2024 |
| SALVATION ARMY & ITS COMPONENTS | ABILENE, TX | $200,000 | PURCHASE OF 1717 BUTTERNUT | 2023 |
| FOOD BANK OF ABILENE INC | ABILENE, TX | $166,000 | CAPITAL EXPANSION | 2025 |
| FOOD BANK OF ABILENE INC | ABILENE, TX | $166,000 | CAPITAL EXPANSION | 2024 |
| THE ABILENE EDUCATION FUND | ABILENE, TX | $135,000 | 2024-2026 COOL PROGRAM | 2023 |
| THE ABILENE EDUCATION FUND | ABILENE, TX | $135,000 | 2024-2026 COOL PROGRAM | 2024 |
| YOUTH VOICE | ABILENE, TX | $100,000 | RANDY NICHOLSON STATION FOR YOUTH | 2025 |
| SALVATION ARMY & ITS COMPONENTS | ABILENE, TX | $100,000 | SHELTER EXPANSION PROJECT | 2025 |
| MCMURRY UNIVERSITY | ABILENE, TX | $100,000 | GARRISON STUDENT CENTER RENOVATION | 2025 |
| MCMURRY UNIVERSITY | ABILENE, TX | $100,000 | GARRISON STUDENT CENTER RENOVATION | 2024 |
| SALVATION ARMY & ITS COMPONENTS | ABILENE, TX | $100,000 | INSPIRING HOPE | 2024 |
| YOUTH VOICE | ABIILENE, TX | $100,000 | RANDY NICHOLSON STATION FOR YOUTH | 2024 |
| FOOD BANK OF ABILENE INC | ABILENE, TX | $84,000 | CAPITAL EXPANSION | 2024 |
| SALVATION ARMY & ITS COMPONENTS | ABILENE, TX | $75,000 | 2026 - 2028 OPERATING FUNDS | 2025 |
| BETTY HARDWICK CENTER | ABIILENE, TX | $60,000 | HUD RAPID REHOUSING AND PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE | 2024 |
| KENLEY SCHOOL | ABILENE, TX | $60,000 | 2024 OPERATIONS | 2024 |
| KENLEY SCHOOL | ABILENE, TX | $60,000 | 2025 OPERATIONS | 2025 |
| KENLEY SCHOOL | ABILENE, TX | $60,000 | 2023 OPERATIONS | 2023 |
| ABILENE HOPE HAVEN INC | ABILENE, TX | $60,000 | BRIDGE 2 HOME OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | 2025 |
| SALVATION ARMY & ITS COMPONENTS | ABILENE, TX | $55,000 | WINDOW REPLACEMENT & HVAC CHILLER CONTROLS | 2025 |