Sholar Foundation
EIN 752846540
Possibly inactive.
Last 990-PF filing on record is from 2023
(3 years ago). This foundation may have filed its
final return or ceased operations — verify before investing time in an application.
Total Given 2016–2023
$1.0M
20 grants · $126K avg/year
based on 8 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$40K
typical mid grants · $29K–$60K
grant size
18%
balanced · 3/17 multi-year
repeat
$1.1M
Assets (2023)
17
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
STEPHEN BROOKSHIRE
Phone
(214) 720-9237
Deadlines
NONE
How to Apply
THE APPLICANT SHOULD SUBMIT INFORMATION REGARDING THE NATURE OF ITS EXEMPT ACTIVITIES, AMOUNT, AND PURPOSE OF GRANT REQUESTED.
Restrictions
NONE
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $58K | $1.4M | $105K | 2 |
| 2017 | $118K | $1.5M | $46K | 3 |
| 2018 | $50K | $1.4M | $102K | 2 |
| 2019 | N/A | $1.6M | $76K | N/A |
| 2020 | $46K | $1.7M | $274K | 2 |
| 2021 | $192K | $1.8M | $149K | 4 |
| 2022 | $249K | $1.3M | $22K | 3 |
| 2023 | $293K | $1.1M | $80K | 4 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 20 grants on record
Minimum
$10K
25th Pctl
$29K
Median
$40K
Average
$50K
75th Pctl
$60K
Maximum
$120K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
GB
Gail S Brookshire
Vice President, Tr. & Dir
Leadership
SB
Stephen S Brookshire
President.& Dir
Leadership
JB
Jeffrey B Brawner
Secretary
Leadership
GM
George Mason
Director
AB
Andrew S Brookshire
Director
SB
Stephen S Brookshire
President.& Dir
Leadership
GB
Gail S Brookshire
Vice President, Tr. & Dir
Leadership
JB
Jeffrey B Brawner
Secretary
Leadership
GM
George Mason
Director
AB
Andrew S Brookshire
Director
SB
Stephen S Brookshire
President.& Dir
Leadership
GB
Gail S Brookshire
Vice President, Tr. & Dir
Leadership
JB
Jeffrey B Brawner
Secretary
Leadership
GM
George Mason
Director
AB
Andrew S Brookshire
Director
SB
Stephen S Brookshire
President.& Dir
Leadership
GB
Gail S Brookshire
Vice President, Tr. & Dir
Leadership
JB
Jeffrey B Brawner
Secretary
Leadership
AB
Andrew S Brookshire
Director
GM
George Mason
Director
SB
Stephen S Brookshire
President.& Dir
Leadership
GB
Gail S Brookshire
Vice President, Tr. & Dir
Leadership
JB
Jeffrey B Brawner
Secretary
Leadership
AB
Andrew S Brookshire
Director
GM
George Mason
Director
SB
Stephen S Brookshire
President.& Dir
Leadership
GB
Gail S Brookshire
Vice President, Tr. & Dir
Leadership
JB
Jeffrey B Brawner
Secretary
Leadership
GM
George Mason
Director
AB
Andrew S Brookshire
Director
GB
Gail S Brookshire
Vice President, Tr. & Dir
Leadership
SB
Stephen S Brookshire
President.& Dir
Leadership
JB
Jeffrey B Brawner
Secretary
Leadership
GM
George Mason
Director
AB
Andrew S Brookshire
Director
GB
Gail S Brookshire
Vice President, Tr. & Dir
Leadership
SB
Stephen S Brookshire
President.& Dir
Leadership
JB
Jeffrey B Brawner
Secretary
Leadership
GM
George Mason
Director
AB
Andrew S Brookshire
Director
Grants Awarded (20 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Together for Hope | Jackson, MS | $120,000 | FINISHING EXPENDITURES RELATED TO THE PENDING FILM "RISING HOPE" | 2023 |
| Together for Hope | Atlanta, GA | $118,000 | FUNING BUDGETED OPERATING AND CAPITAL COSTS FOR A NEW SOCIAL ENTERPRISE INITIATIVE. | 2022 |
| Light of Hope Immigration Law Center | Plano, TX | $101,000 | FUNDING BUDGETED OPERATING AND CAPITAL COSTS FOR ONE YEAR FOR A NEW LIGHT OF HOPE BRANCH OFFICE. | 2022 |
| Baylor University | Waco, TX | $97,952 | POST-GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR SOCIAL WORKERS IN TEXAS PRIMARY CARE CLINICS | 2023 |
| Gateway of Grace | Dallas, TX | $60,000 | PROVIDING CLASSES TO TEACH ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE TO AFGHAN FAMILIES. | 2021 |
| Auburn Seminary | New York, NY | $60,000 | UPWARD STRATEGY GROUP | 2017 |
| Baylor University | Waco, TX | $53,332 | PHASE 1 FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE INTEGRATED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ACADEMY. | 2021 |
| Invested Faith | Kernersville, NC | $50,000 | INVESTMENT FOR THE MINISTRY TO GROW, THRIVE, AND MAKE MEANINGFUL CHANGES. | 2023 |
| Light of Hope Immigration Law Center | Plano, TX | $40,000 | IMPROVE FINANCIAL REPORTING AND INCREASE ACCESS TO CONSULTING RESOURCES VIA AFFILIATION WITH THE CATHOLIC LEGAL... | 2018 |
| Kimiya International | Dallas, TX | $40,000 | FIGHT CLUB INITIATIVE. | 2021 |
| Polyphony Music Resources | Dallas, TX | $39,000 | START-UP FUNDING FOR TWO YEARS TO CREATE A NEW NON-PROFIT, POLYPHONY MUSIC RESOURCES (PMR), THAT WILL SERVE CHURCH... | 2021 |
| Rip Medical Debt | Rye, NY | $35,885 | MEDICAL DEBT RELIEF AND RELATED ORGANIZATIONAL OPERATING EXPENSES. | 2020 |
| Wilshire Baptist Church | Ds, TX | $33,333 | FUNDS FOR PASSPORT PROGRAM | 2016 |
| Wilshire Baptist Church | Ds, TX | $33,333 | FUNDS FOR PASSPORT PROGRAM | 2017 |
| Rip Medical Debt | Long Island City, NY | $30,000 | FUNDING MEDICAL DEBT RELIEF AND RELATED ORGANIZATIONAL OPERATING EXPENSES FOR PENDING DEBT PURCHASES IN NORTH TEXAS. | 2022 |
| Polyphony Music Resources | Rock Hill, SC | $25,000 | NURTURING CHURCH MUSICIANS IN THEIR MINISTRY AND IN THEIR WELL BEING. | 2023 |
| Duke Divinity School | Durham, NC | $25,000 | BAPTIST FIELD EDUCATION FUND | 2016 |
| Duke Divinity School | Durham, NC | $25,000 | BAPTIST FIELD EDUCATION FUND | 2017 |
| Gateway of Grace | Dallas, TX | $10,000 | FUNDING NEW PERSONNEL TO PROVIDE PASTORAL RESOURCES FOR IMMIGRANT WOMEN WHO ARE DEALING WITH THE ADDITIONAL STRUGGLE... | 2018 |
| Baptist News Global | Jacksonville, FL | $10,000 | TO SUPPORT THE PROFESSIONAL REPORTING INITIATIVE BY BAPTIST NEWS GLOBAL. | 2020 |