Daniel & Louise M Shipman Charity
The Daniel & Louise M Shipman Charity is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2026 filing reports five grants to charitable organizations in Illinois, each for $178,931.
Daniel & Louise M Shipman Charity at a glance
In short: Daniel & Louise M Shipman Charity gave $895K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $179K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $894,655
- +15.1% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $178,931
- +15.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $178,931
- Total assets
- $15,446,372
- +11.5% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Daniel & Louise M Shipman Charity
- 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: PO Box 653067, Dallas, TX 75265-3067
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Daniel & Louise M Shipman Charity funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Glenwood Academy ($179K). Together the top 5 received $895K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 24 grants of 25 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2026 grant dollars went to organizations in Illinois. The listed recipients are in Glenwood and Chicago.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Daniel & Louise M Shipman Charity gives
- Giving grew 24% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $497K (2024) to $895K (2026). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $895K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Academy Glenwood, IL | Unrestricted General | $178,931 |
| Chicago Home for Incurables Chicago, IL | Unrestricted General | $178,931 |
| Admiral at the Lake Chicago, IL | Unrestricted General | $178,931 |
| Rush Presbyterian at St Luke's Medical Chicago, IL | Unrestricted General | $178,931 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation Chicago, IL | Unrestricted General | $178,931 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15,446,372 | $2,155,600 | $1,082,507 | $894,655 | 5 | $950,758 | $2,048,188 | $849,535 |
| 2025 | $13,853,356 | $1,296,023 | $948,956 | $777,190 | 5 | $829,131 | $1,183,234 | $787,038 |
| 2024 | $13,576,692 | $464,661 | $634,830 | $497,488 | 5 | $544,402 | $349,006 | $723,205 |
| 2023 | $13,612,558 | $-345,250 | $877,709 | $724,392 | 5 | $768,459 | $201,021 | $689,426 |
| 2022 | $14,836,668 | $2,979,203 | $1,034,211 | $847,555 | 5 | $897,173 | $2,869,875 | $792,094 |
| 2021 | $14,300,414 | $890,743 | $730,391 | $581,135 | 5 | — | $808,402 | $741,749 |
| 2020 | $12,503,273 | $800,451 | $740,151 | $623,335 | 5 | — | $748,153 | $657,109 |
| 2019 | $12,760,219 | $625,323 | $813,329 | $677,210 | 5 | — | $463,028 | $667,924 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Daniel & Louise M Shipman Charity reported a distributable amount of $850K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations that include a residential education provider, a community serving residents and employees, and organizations connected with medical care and research.
Glenwood Academy describes its mission as eradicating poverty, injustice, and inequality through residential education. The Admiral at the Lake says it aims to build a vibrant community where residents, employees, and others who come into contact with it can lead full and authentic lives of purpose. The Chicago Home for Incurables says its primary purpose is to support the University of Chicago’s patient care facilities and research into incurable diseases.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported five grants totaling $894,655. Each grant was $178,931, making that the typical grant size. The recipients were Glenwood Academy, the Chicago Home for Incurables, the Admiral at the Lake, Rush Presbyterian at St. Luke’s Medical, and Northwestern Memorial Foundation. Each grant was listed for unrestricted general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Bank of America as trustee.
Daniel & Louise M Shipman Charity's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2022 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$123K (2022) → $139K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2019–2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $139K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Daniel & Louise M Shipman Charity
How much does Daniel & Louise M Shipman Charity give each year?
Daniel & Louise M Shipman Charity gave $895K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $777K across 5 grants.
What is Daniel & Louise M Shipman Charity's typical grant size?
Daniel & Louise M Shipman Charity's median grant in 2026 was $178,931, and its average grant was $178,931, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Daniel & Louise M Shipman Charity give grants?
Daniel & Louise M Shipman Charity gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (4 grants).
Does Daniel & Louise M Shipman Charity give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Daniel & Louise M Shipman Charity's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Daniel & Louise M Shipman Charity's largest grantees?
Daniel & Louise M Shipman Charity's largest 2026 grantees include Glenwood Academy ($178,931), Chicago Home for Incurables ($178,931) and Admiral at the Lake ($178,931), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Daniel & Louise M Shipman Charity?
Daniel & Louise M Shipman Charity reported $15.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $951K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $850K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Daniel & Louise M Shipman Charity fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations that include a residential education provider, a community serving residents and employees, and organizations connected with medical care and research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Daniel & Louise M Shipman Charity?
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 Daniel & Louise M Shipman Charity's EIN?
Daniel & Louise M Shipman Charity's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6038534. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Does Daniel & Louise M Shipman Charity accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(9)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 29, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 26, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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