Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation
GARLYN & LAJUAN SHELTON CHRISTIAN is a private foundation based in Temple, Texas. Its 2024 grants included support for a university, churches, religious organizations, and charitable organizations.
Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation at a glance
In short: Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation gave $1.7M across 50 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in Texas. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,655,432
- +177.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 50
- -19.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,109
- +244.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $9,804,684
- +4.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (9 of 50, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 548, Temple, TX 76503
Phone: (254) 771-0128
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Dallas Baptist University ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
236 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 222 grants of 236 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Texas recipients received 82% of grant dollars. Recipients in Washington, DC, and Illinois each received 6%; North Carolina recipients received 4%; and Tennessee recipients received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 50 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $142K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 300% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $269K (2020) to $1.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 50 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX | General Fund | $1,000,000 |
| Fellowship of Christians & Jews Chicago, IL | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Institure for Global Engagement Washington, DC | General Fund | $100,000 |
| First Baptist Church of Salado Salado, TX | General Support | $90,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Gerneral Fund | $56,000 |
| Stamford Hospital District Stamford, TX | General Fund | $52,275 |
| Restoration Fellowship Cleveland, TN | General Fund | $30,000 |
| Avoca Baptist Church Avoca, TX | General Support | $20,000 |
| Avoca Methodist Church Avoca, TX | General Support | $20,000 |
| Bell County Sheriff's Department Belton, TX | Disaster Relief Fund | $20,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,804,684 | $2,189,770 | $1,747,932 | $1,655,432 | 50 | $1,655,432 | $465,918 | $21,199 |
| 2023 | $9,362,546 | $1,997,953 | $672,906 | $596,690 | 62 | $596,690 | $221,737 | $589,939 |
| 2022 | $8,034,976 | $1,233,075 | $616,701 | $548,200 | 47 | $548,200 | $247,774 | $592,969 |
| 2021 | $7,428,255 | $942,774 | $478,576 | $414,350 | 44 | $414,350 | $403,548 | $567,828 |
| 2020 | $6,964,057 | $467,391 | $329,568 | $269,200 | 33 | — | $142,637 | $411,688 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Dallas Baptist University says its purpose is to provide Christ-centered higher education and develop servant leaders. Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, disasters, disease, and famine.
Other 2024 recipients describe their work as meeting the needs of underprivileged people (Churches Touching Lives for Christ), preventing and ending homelessness for families with children (Family Promise), and providing food and spiritual support (Hope for the Hungry). Helping Hands Ministry of Belton says it provides local residents with food, clothing, household items, and financial assistance.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $1,655,432 through 50 grants. Grants ranged from $300 to $1,000,000, with a median grant of $2,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $1,000,000 to Dallas Baptist University, $100,000 each to Fellowship of Christians & Jews and the Institute for Global Engagement, $90,000 to First Baptist Church of Salado, and $56,000 to Samaritan’s Purse. Other grants included $52,275 to Stamford Hospital District and $30,000 to Restoration Fellowship. Churches Touching Lives for Christ received $12,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Garlyn O Shelton, Faye Lajuan Shelton, and Darla Curry as directors.
Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Darla Curry
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Faye Lajuan Shelton
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Garlyn O. Shelton
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation
How much does Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation give each year?
Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation gave $1.7M across 50 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $597K across 62 grants.
What is Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation's typical grant size?
Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $33,109, across 50 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation that year got $142K on average.
Where does Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation give grants?
Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (6%) and Illinois (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Temple, TX (8 grants), Belton, TX (7 grants), Stamford, TX (6 grants) and Salado, TX (4 grants).
Does Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (43 of 50) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation's largest grantees?
Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Dallas Baptist University ($1,000,000), Fellowship of Christians & Jews ($100,000) and Institure for Global Engagement ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation?
Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation reported $9.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Dallas Baptist University says its purpose is to provide Christ-centered higher education and develop servant leaders. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation's EIN?
Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2541417. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation 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 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 May 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation funds
Education Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
Jacobs Family Foundation Inc
Delmont, PA
The Jacobs Family Foundation supports a range of charitable causes, including health, disaster and humanitarian aid, animal welfare, and religious services. Its 2025 grants ranged from $300 to $10,000, with a median of $2,000, and went to organizations in several states, especially the District of Columbia and Pennsylvania. It gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.2M
Grants
58
Total Given
$149K
McKesson Foundation Inc
Dallas, TX
The McKesson Foundation funds cancer support and care, healthcare workforce pathways, and emergency response, with grants mainly supporting organizations in the United States and Canada. Its 2025 grants had a median of $100,000, though amounts ranged from $10,000 to about $2.47 million. Its filing says it does not accept unsolicited requests, while its application page describes an online application process with stated submission windows.
Assets
$1.6M
Grants
76
Total Given
$16.6M
Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Inc
Princeton, NJ
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation supports health access and stronger health systems, with a focus on adult and pediatric cancers, blood disorders, brain health, and clinical-trial participation in the United States, Brazil, India, and ten Sub-Saharan African countries. In 2024, its median grant was about $134,000, though awards varied widely; it does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests, and advises prospective applicants to contact the Foundation about its process.
Assets
$83.3M
Grants
144
Total Given
$67.7M
EBS Foundation
Nashville, TN
The EBS Foundation supports charitable organizations working in areas including youth services, camping, social services, education, and the arts, with most of its giving in Tennessee. In 2025, it awarded grants of $100 to $100,000, with a median grant of $1,000. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$8.1M
Grants
172
Total Given
$453K
Community Foundation of Abilene
Abilene, TX
The Community Foundation of Abilene makes grants to eligible nonprofits and government agencies for community needs, including support for children and youth, in Abilene and Taylor County, rural West-Central Texas, and Coleman County. Its 2025 grants had a median award of $20,000, though amounts varied widely.
Assets
$219.8M
Grants
281
Total Given
$27.4M
More similar funders
More Funders in Texas
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/garlyn-and-lajuan-shelton-christian-foundation-morg_ac222f89a2ef4530b872f98cf65d6b17
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_472541417_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Garlyn \& Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/garlyn-and-lajuan-shelton-christian-foundation-morg_ac222f89a2ef4530b872f98cf65d6b17},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-23. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?