Shelby Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 36-4055432
Foundation Overview
Based in Chapel Hill, NC, Shelby Family Foundation has awarded 195 grants totaling $398,725 to organizations in North Carolina, Florida and 13 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $25,000, with a median award of $1,400.
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New Applicant Friendliness
5 of 14 recipients (36%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 37% in North Carolina and funding distributed across 15 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within North Carolina, funding concentrates in Chapel Hill (39%), Raleigh (35%), Durham (15%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 31% growth trend over 9 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (40%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Shelby Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ackland Art Museum | $2,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| North Carolina Ballet | $2,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Carolina Performing Arts | $1,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Chapel Hill Public Library Foundation | $5,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Duke - Hardin Family Als | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Food Bank Of Central & Eastern North Carolina | $5,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Homeless Children Irc | $8,000 | Indian River Shores, FL, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Larimer Humane Society | $2,000 | Loveland, CO, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Off The Hook Arts | $1,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Playmakers Repertory Company | $1,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Rocky Mountain Raptor Program | $2,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| The Cedars Education Program | $1,500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Vero Beach Museum Of Art | $2,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| Youth Sailing Foundation | $2,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2024 |
| 350 Colorado | $100 | Boulder, CO, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Ackland Art Museum | $5,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Camp Kesem | $200 | Covina, CO, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Dawn Health | $200 | Aurora, CO, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Duke Cancer Center | $1,000 | Durham, NC, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Food Bank Of Central & Eastern North Carolina | $2,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Homeless Children Irc | $7,000 | Indian River Shores, FL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Hope House Northern Colorado | $450 | Greely, CO, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Larimer Humane Society | $550 | Loveland, CO, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| North Carolina Ballet | $3,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| North Carolina Museum Of Art | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Panthera | $500 | New York City, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood | $4,000 | New York City, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Playmakers Theatre | $1,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Rocky Mountain Raptor Program | $3,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Saving Grace | $2,500 | Wake Forest, NC, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Vero Beach Ballet | $1,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Vero Beach Museum Of Art | $2,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Youth Sailing Foundation | $2,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Float Hope Of Irc Minnows | $500 | Indian River Shores, FL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Snapp For Teens | $500 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Larimer Humane Society | $2,500 | Loveland, CO, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Save The Children Federation | $500 | Fairfield, CT, US | Chartiable | 2022 |
| Rocky Mountain Raptor Program | $1,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Camp Kesem | $250 | Covina, CO, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Dawn Health | $250 | Aurora, CO, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Vero Beach Museum Of Art | $3,100 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Homeless Children Irc | $8,000 | Indian River Shores, FL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Ackland Art Museum | $4,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Youth Sailing Foundation | $1,400 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| North Carolina Ballet | $2,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Vero Beach Ballet | $1,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Orca | $1,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| North Carolina Museum Of Art | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Playmakers Theatre | $2,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Carolina Performing Arts | $1,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Duke Cancer Center | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Saving Grace | $2,500 | Wake Forest, NC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Central & Eastern North Carolina | $2,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Float Hope Of Irc Minnows | $500 | Indian River Shores, FL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Snapp For Teens | $500 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Larimer Humane Society | $2,500 | Loveland, CO, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Save The Children Federation | $500 | Fairfield, CT, US | Chartiable | 2022 |
| Rocky Mountain Raptor Program | $1,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Camp Kesem | $250 | Covina, CO, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Dawn Health | $250 | Aurora, CO, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Vero Beach Museum Of Art | $3,100 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Homeless Children Irc | $8,000 | Indian River Shores, FL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Ackland Art Museum | $4,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Youth Sailing Foundation | $1,400 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| North Carolina Ballet | $2,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Vero Beach Ballet | $1,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Orca | $1,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| North Carolina Museum Of Art | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Playmakers Theatre | $2,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Carolina Performing Arts | $1,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Duke Cancer Center | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Saving Grace | $2,500 | Wake Forest, NC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Central & Eastern North Carolina | $2,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Food Bank Of Nc | $2,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Vero Beach Museum Of Art | $2,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Rocky Mountain Raptor Program | $500 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Homeless Children's Foundation Of I | $6,000 | Indian River Shores, FL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Orca Conservancy | $4,200 | Seattle, WA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Youth Sailing Foundation Of Irc | $2,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Duke Cancer Institute | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | Charitable & Educational | 2021 |
| Vero Beach Ballet | $2,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Ackland Art Museum - Unc | $3,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Larimer Humane Society | $2,500 | Loveland, CO, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Camp Kesem | $1,250 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| North Carolina Museum Of Art | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Carolina Performing Arts | $1,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Boys Girls Club | $250 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Saving Grace | $2,500 | Wake Forest, NC, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Northern Colorado United For Youth | $1,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Colorado Renewable Energy Society | $250 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Food Bank For Larimer County | $250 | Loveland, CO, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| North Carolina Ballet | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Playmakers Theatre | $2,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| University United Methodist Church | $1,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Food Bank Of Nc | $2,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Vero Beach Museum Of Art | $2,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Rocky Mountain Raptor Program | $500 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Homeless Children's Foundation Of I | $6,000 | Indian River Shores, FL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Orca Conservancy | $4,200 | Seattle, WA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Youth Sailing Foundation Of Irc | $2,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Duke Cancer Institute | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | Charitable & Educational | 2021 |
| Vero Beach Ballet | $2,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Ackland Art Museum - Unc | $3,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Larimer Humane Society | $2,500 | Loveland, CO, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Camp Kesem | $1,250 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| North Carolina Museum Of Art | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Carolina Performing Arts | $1,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Boys Girls Club | $250 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Saving Grace | $2,500 | Wake Forest, NC, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Northern Colorado United For Youth | $1,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Colorado Renewable Energy Society | $250 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Food Bank For Larimer County | $250 | Loveland, CO, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| North Carolina Ballet | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Playmakers Theatre | $2,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| University United Methodist Church | $1,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Food Bank Of Nc | $2,500 | Raleigh, NC, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Vero Beach Museum Of Art | $2,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Rocky Mountain Raptor Program | $1,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Homeless Children's Foundation Of I | $5,000 | Indian River Shores, FL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Youth Sailing Foundation Of Irc | $2,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Duke Cancer Institute | $5,000 | Durham, NC, US | Charitable & Educational | 2020 |
| Vero Beach Ballet | $1,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Carolina Ballet | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Ackland Art Museum - Unc | $2,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Playmakers Repertory | $1,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Larimer Humane Society | $3,000 | Loveland, CO, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Camp Kesem | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Carolina Performing Arts | $500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Table | $500 | Carrboro, NC, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Boys Girls Club | $1,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Saving Grace | $2,500 | Wake Forest, NC, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Ocean Research Conservation Researc | $2,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Mile High Freedom Bands | $300 | Denver, CO, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Food Bank Of Nc | $3,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Vero Beach Museum Of Art | $2,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Rocky Mountain Raptor Program | $1,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Nature Conservancy Of Florida | $1,000 | Maitland, FL, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Homeless Children's Foundation Of I | $5,000 | Indian River Shores, FL, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Youth Sailing Foundation Of Irc | $1,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Duke Cancer Institute | $3,000 | Durham, NC, US | Charitable & Educational | 2019 |
| Vero Beach Ballet | $2,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Carolina Ballet | $1,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Ackland Art Museum - Unc | $500 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Playmakers Repertory | $1,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Larimer Humane Society | $2,000 | Loveland, CO, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Camp Kesem | $300 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Planned Parenthood | $300 | Raleigh, NC, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Artspace | $300 | Minneapolis, MN, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| North Carolina Museum Of Art | $600 | Raleigh, NC, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Cleveland Clinic | $2,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Carolina Performing Arts | $1,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Table | $2,000 | Carrboro, NC, US | Charitable | 2019 |
| Food Bank Of Nc | $4,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Posse Foundation | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Vero Beach Museum Of Art | $2,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Rocky Mountain Raptor Program | $1,500 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Nature Conservancy Of Florida | $1,000 | Altamonte Springs, FL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Homeless Children's Foundation Of I | $12,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Windsor Charitable Foundation | $400 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Youth Sailing Foundation Of Irc | $3,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Duke Cancer Institute | $4,000 | Durham, NC, US | Charitable & Educational | 2017 |
| Bounce Animal Rescue | $500 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Northern Colorado Beekeepers Associ | $2,000 | Berthoud, CO, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Vero Beach Ballet | $1,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Porch Durham | $600 | Durham, NC, US | Charitable | 2017 |
| Storm Academy Fc | $1,250 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Kenilworth Union Church | $1,000 | Kenilworth, IL, US | Religious | 2016 |
| Homeless Children's Foundation Of I | $2,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| University Of Notre Dame | $1,500 | Norte Dame, IN, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Shofco | $1,200 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| United Against Poverty | $500 | Orlando, FL, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| No Barriers Usa | $2,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Charitable | 2016 |
| Duke Cancer Institute | $25,000 | Durham, NC, US | Charitable & Educational | 2016 |
| Mardy Fish Foundation | $500 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2015 |
| Indian River Land Trust | $100 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Education | 2015 |
| Storm Academy Fc | $2,000 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Charitable | 2015 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | $2,000 | Virginia Beach, VA, US | Charitable | 2015 |
| Food Bank Of Central Eastern Nc | $5,000 | Raleigh, NC, US | Charitable | 2015 |
| Indian River Hospital Foundation | $2,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2015 |
| Posse Foundation | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Charitable | 2015 |
| International Crane Foundation | $100 | Baraboo, WI, US | Charitable | 2015 |
| Vero Beach Museum Of Art | $625 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2015 |
| Artprize | $500 | Grand Rapids, MI, US | Charitable | 2015 |
| Rocky Mountain Raptor | $1,500 | Fort Collins, CO, US | Charitable | 2015 |
| United Way Of Indian River County | $1,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2015 |
| Journeycare Hospice | $500 | Barrington, IL, US | Charitable | 2015 |
| Team Sharp | $2,000 | Sugar Grove, IL, US | Charitable | 2015 |
| Homeless Children's Foundation Of I | $5,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2015 |
| Orca Conservancy | $500 | Seattle, WA, US | Charitable | 2015 |
| Scully-welsh Cancer Center | $1,000 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2015 |
| University Of Notre Dame | $1,500 | Norte Dame, IN, US | Charitable | 2015 |
| Vna Hospice Foundation | $250 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2015 |
| Windsor Charitable Foundation | $500 | Des Moines, IA, US | Charitable | 2015 |
| Wunc - Nc Public Radio | $1,000 | Chapel Hill, NC, US | Charitable | 2015 |
| Youth Sailing Foundation Of Irc | $2,500 | Vero Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2015 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 36-4055432 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 211 MEADOWMONT LN Chapel Hill, NC 27517-8193 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Shelby Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President/director | Carole Shelby |
|---|---|
| Treasurer/director | Justin Shelby |
| Secretary/director | Paige Oiumet |
Forms 990-PF
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