George a & Nancy P Shutt Foundation
The George A & Nancy P Shutt Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. In its 2025 filing, it reported grants to five organizations, including recipients in Texas, California, Virginia, and North Carolina.
George a & Nancy P Shutt Foundation at a glance
In short: George a & Nancy P Shutt Foundation gave $210K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $42K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $210,000
- -18.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -76.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $42,000
- +240.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $2,792,314
- +1.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to George a & Nancy P Shutt Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3838 Oak Lawn Avenue 1000-13, Dallas, TX 75219
Phone: (214) 521-0292
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who George a & Nancy P Shutt Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Phillips School & Community Center ($150K). Together the top 5 received $210K.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 106 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 10% to California, 5% to Virginia, and 2% to North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How George a & Nancy P Shutt Foundation gives
- Giving grew 35% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 124% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $155K (2022) to $259K (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $210K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Phillips School & Community Center Dallas, TX | To enhance the lives of children and families through educational excellence, christian principles, and compatible community services. | $150,000 |
| Highland Park Methodist Church Dallas, TX | Project Mockingbird | $25,000 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation San Francisco, CA | The Kidney Project | $20,000 |
| Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA | Capital Campaign | $10,000 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | Financial Aid Endowment | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,792,314 | $274,509 | $233,981 | $210,000 | 5 | $213,897 | $105,673 | $172,735 |
| 2024 | $2,751,786 | $300,924 | $275,894 | $258,750 | 21 | $262,161 | $88,191 | $168,866 |
| 2023 | $2,726,756 | $199,137 | $172,587 | $155,750 | 27 | $158,375 | $84,111 | $150,107 |
| 2022 | $2,700,206 | $136,442 | $170,342 | $155,150 | 26 | $156,972 | $99,147 | $174,945 |
| 2021 | $2,734,106 | $274,610 | $181,356 | $158,146 | 27 | — | $192,831 | $166,629 |
| 2020 | $2,643,492 | $582,030 | $179,285 | $165,000 | 19 | — | $511,601 | $149,231 |
| 2019 | $2,240,747 | $206,806 | $179,953 | $160,131 | 32 | — | $145,060 | $149,202 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George a & Nancy P Shutt Foundation reported a distributable amount of $173K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported five grants totaling $210,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $150,000, with a median of $20,000. Its largest grant was $150,000 to St. Phillips School & Community Center in Dallas. The recipient’s stated purpose was “to enhance the lives of children and families through educational excellence, Christian principles, and compatible community services.”
Other 2025 grants included $25,000 to Highland Park Methodist Church for “Project Mockingbird”; $20,000 to the University of California San Francisco Foundation for “The Kidney Project”; $10,000 to Washington and Lee University for a capital campaign; and $5,000 to Duke University for a financial aid endowment.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Harriet Shutt Burrow as president; Nancy P. Shutt as trustee emeritus; Christopher Burrow as vice president; Steele Burrow as secretary; and Nancy Burrow McHugh as trustee.
George a & Nancy P Shutt Foundation is led by Harriet Shutt Burrow, President since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Harriet Shutt Burrow
President
Vice President & Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Burrow McHugh
Trustee
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Burrow
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy P. Shutt
Trustee Emeritus
President & Treasurer → Trustee Emeritus, 2024
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steele Burrow
Secretary
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 George a & Nancy P Shutt Foundation
How much does George a & Nancy P Shutt Foundation give each year?
George a & Nancy P Shutt Foundation gave $210K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $259K across 21 grants.
What is George a & Nancy P Shutt Foundation's typical grant size?
George a & Nancy P Shutt Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $42,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George a & Nancy P Shutt Foundation give grants?
George a & Nancy P Shutt Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (2 grants).
Does George a & Nancy P Shutt Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on George a & Nancy P Shutt Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are George a & Nancy P Shutt Foundation's largest grantees?
George a & Nancy P Shutt Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Phillips School & Community Center ($150,000), Highland Park Methodist Church ($25,000) and University of California San Francisco Foundation ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George a & Nancy P Shutt Foundation?
George a & Nancy P Shutt Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $214K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $173K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from George a & Nancy P Shutt Foundation?
The foundation 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 George a & Nancy P Shutt Foundation's EIN?
George a & Nancy P Shutt Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-1856138. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does George a & Nancy P Shutt 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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