Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian

Foundation · Grantmaker TEMPLE, TX EIN: 47-2541417

The Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian Foundation is a private nonoperating foundation based in Temple, Texas. Established in 2015, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with no employees and focuses its grantmaking on Christian causes and charitable work.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$1.7M

+177.4% YoY

Grant Count

-19.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$33K

+244.0% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation does not maintain a published mission statement. However, based on its grantmaking patterns, the foundation prioritizes:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Christian ministry and religious organizations
Food assistance and poverty relief
Prison ministry and criminal justice support

Grantmaking

The foundation is highly active in its grantmaking. In 2024, it distributed $1,655,432 across 45 grants. Grant sizes range from $1,000 to $1,000,000, with a median grant of $2,000.

Grant Range

s range from $1,000 to $1,000,000, with a median grant of $2,000.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, Tennessee, and North Carolina, with a concentration of activity in the Central Texas region.

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $2.6M (77%)

Virginia $232K (7%)

North Carolina $179K (5%)

District of Columbia $129K (4%)

Illinois $101K (3%)

Tennessee $85K (2%)

Iowa $31K (1%)

Georgia $17K (0%)

+5 more states

States

California Colorado District of Columbia Georgia Iowa Illinois Kentucky Mississippi North Carolina New York Tennessee Texas Virginia

Cities

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2024:

Total Assets: $9,804,684
Total Annual Giving: $1,655,432
Annual Revenue: $2,189,770
Total Expenses: $1,747,932
Giving Rate: 16.9% of assets

Historical Trends:

2023: $9.4M in assets, $593K in giving across 51 grants
2022: $8.0M in assets, $546K in giving across 40 grants

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

223 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Dallas Baptist University ($1,000,000), Fellowship of Christians & Jews ($100,000), Institure for Global Engagement ($100,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN CENTER OF LAW & JUSTICE WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL SUPPORT	$2,000
AVOCA BAPTIST CHURCH AVOCA, TX	GENERAL SUPPORT	$20,000
AVOCA CEMETERY AVOCA, TX	GENERAL FUND	$1,000
AVOCA METHODIST CHURCH AVOCA, TX	GENERAL SUPPORT	$20,000
BELL COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT BELTON, TX	DISASTER RELIEF FUND	$20,000
BILLY GRAHAM EVANGELISTIC ASSOCIATION CHARLOTTE, NC	MINISTRY FUND OF BGEA	$2,000
CENTRAL TEXAS FOOD BANK AUSTIN, TX	GENERAL FUND	$1,000
CHRISTIANS UNITED FOR ISRAEL SAN ANTONIO, TX	GENERAL SUPPORT	$15,000
CHURCHES TOUCHING LIVES FOR CHRIST TEMPLE, TX	GENERAL FUND	$12,000
CROWN FINANCIAL MINISTRIES KNOXVILLE, TN	GENERAL FUND	$1,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
GARLYN O SHELTON	DIRECTOR	1	—
FAYE LAJUAN SHELTON	DIRECTOR	1	—
DARLA CURRY	DIRECTOR	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian fund?

The foundation does not maintain a published mission statement. However, based on its grantmaking patterns, the foundation prioritizes: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Christian ministry and religious organizations • Food assistance and poverty relief • Prison ministry and criminal justice support

How do I apply for a grant from Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian?

The foundation is highly active in its grantmaking. In 2024, it distributed $1,655,432 across 45 grants. Grant sizes range from $1,000 to $1,000,000, with a median grant of $2,000. **Recent Notable Grants (2024):** • Dallas Baptist University: $1,000,000 (General Fund) • IFCJ Stand for Israel Guardians of Israel Isaiah 58 on Wings of Eagles: $100,000 (General Fund) • Samaritan's Purse: $56,000 (General Fund) • Churches Touching Lives for Christ: $12,000 (General Fund) • Hope for the Hungry: $3,…

Where does Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, Tennessee, and North Carolina, with a concentration of activity in the Central Texas region.

What size grants does Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian award?

In 2024, Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian awarded 50 grants totaling $1.7M — an average of about $33K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian's EIN?

Garlyn & Lajuan Shelton Christian's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2541417. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.