Big Cypress Corvettes
Big Cypress Corvettes is a private foundation based in Jefferson, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations and a donation to a family affected by a house fire.
Big Cypress Corvettes at a glance
In short: Big Cypress Corvettes gave $10K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $700), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,800
- -11.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $700
- -36.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $6,938
- -34.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Big Cypress Corvettes
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 410 W Austin St, Jefferson, TX 75657-2402
Phone: (903) 665-2445
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Big Cypress Corvettes funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Blessing of Grace Food Pantry ($3K). Together the top 10 received $9K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 44 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 10% to recipients in Louisiana. Listed recipients were primarily in Jefferson, Texas, with additional recipients in other Texas communities and Shreveport, Louisiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Big Cypress Corvettes gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+3%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2020) to $11K (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Blessing of Grace Food Pantry Jefferson, TX | Class 7 Public Charity Under 509 a 2 | $2,500 |
| Jefferson Fire Dept Jefferson, TX | Class 7 Public Charity Under 509 a 2 | $1,600 |
| Combat Warriors Longview, TX | Class 7 Public Charity Under 509 a 2 | $1,000 |
| Women at the Well of Encouragement Jefferson, TX | Class 7 Public Charity Under 509 a 2 | $1,000 |
| Geaur for Kids Shreveport, LA | Class 7 Public Charity Under 509 a 2 | $1,000 |
| Masoniac Lodge Jeferson, TX | Class 7 Public Charity Under 509 a 2 | $500 |
| Friends of Jefferson Library Jefferson, TX | Class 7 Public Charity Under 509 a 2 | $500 |
| Friends of Jefferson Animals Jefferson, TX | Class 7 Public Charity Under 509 a 2 | $500 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $500 |
| Lions Club Jefferson, TX | Class 7 Public Charity Under 509 a 2 | $200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,938 | $12,017 | $15,562 | $9,800 | 14 | $14,386 |
| 2023 | $10,595 | $14,920 | $12,504 | $11,100 | 10 | $12,108 |
| 2022 | $8,788 | $11,371 | $13,399 | $8,685 | 9 | $12,401 |
| 2021 | $10,816 | $12,295 | $13,040 | $9,528 | 9 | $13,040 |
| 2020 | $11,561 | $5,000 | $3,166 | $1,075 | 2 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes direct charitable activity supporting a food pantry and supplies, fire equipment and supplies, and wounded veterans programs. Its 2024 grants also went to organizations including a library, an animal-focused group, and a historical society and museum. The Jefferson Historical Society & Museum describes its own mission as preserving the history and heritage of Jefferson, Texas, and operating the Jefferson Museum.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Big Cypress Corvettes reported 14 grants totaling $9,800. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $2,500, with a median of $500. Notable grants included $2,500 to Blessing of Grace Food Pantry; $1,600 to Jefferson Fire Department; $1,000 each to an individual recipient, Women at the Well of Encouragement, and Geaur for Kids; and $100 to Jefferson Historical Society Museum. The filing also lists a $500 donation to the Chuck Rogers family for a home-fire loss.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Hollis Shadden is listed as a director on the 2024 filing.
Big Cypress Corvettes is led by Hollis Shadden, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hollis Shadden
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Big Cypress Corvettes
How much does Big Cypress Corvettes give each year?
Big Cypress Corvettes gave $10K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $11K across 10 grants.
What is Big Cypress Corvettes's typical grant size?
Big Cypress Corvettes's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $700, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Big Cypress Corvettes give grants?
Big Cypress Corvettes gives mostly in Texas: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Louisiana (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jefferson, TX (9 grants).
Does Big Cypress Corvettes give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Big Cypress Corvettes's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Class 7 Public Charity Under 509 a 2" (13 grants).
Who are Big Cypress Corvettes's largest grantees?
Big Cypress Corvettes's largest 2024 grantees include Blessing of Grace Food Pantry ($2,500), Jefferson Fire Dept ($1,600) and Combat Warriors ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Big Cypress Corvettes?
Big Cypress Corvettes reported $7K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $12K.
What does Big Cypress Corvettes fund?
The foundation’s filing describes direct charitable activity supporting a food pantry and supplies, fire equipment and supplies, and wounded veterans programs. Its 2024 grants also went to organizations including a library, an animal-focused group, and a historical society and museum. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Big Cypress Corvettes?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Big Cypress Corvettes's EIN?
Big Cypress Corvettes's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4653091. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Big Cypress Corvettes accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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