Nell E Shehee Foundation Trust
Nell E Shehee Foundation Trust is a private foundation based in Shreveport, Louisiana. Its 2024 filing reports grants to Louisiana organizations supporting areas including music, public radio, education, museums, social services, food assistance, and youth programs.
Nell E Shehee Foundation Trust at a glance
In short: Nell E Shehee Foundation Trust gave $19K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Louisiana. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $19,483
- -30.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -31.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,499
- +1.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $522,992
- +3.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (100% 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 Nell E Shehee Foundation Trust
- 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 1764, Shreveport, LA 71166
Phone: (318) 222-0348
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nell E Shehee Foundation Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Shreveport Symphony ($5K). Together the top 10 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 59 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Louisiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Nell E Shehee Foundation Trust open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $500; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 69% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 254% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 78% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $6K (2021) to $39K (2022). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Shreveport Symphony Shreveport, LA | Community Non-Profitproviding musical artsorchestra concerts | $5,000 |
| Red River Radio Shreveport, LA | National PublicRadio Station | $3,000 |
| LSU-Alexandria Foundation Alexandria, LA | Promotion and supportof university scholorshipand education activities | $3,000 |
| The Catholic Foundation of North Central LA Alexandria, LA | Faith based foundation meetingthe needs of the parishionersin the Alexandria LA Diocese | $2,000 |
| Louisiana State Exhibit Museum Shreveport, LA | State of Louisianahistorical exhibitsmuseum | $1,050 |
| Holy Angels Shreveport, LA | Provide support, empowermentthrough residential services for intellectual disabled individuals | $1,000 |
| Rotary Club of Shreveport Shreveport, LA | Club of business owners supporting people in need worldwide | $1,000 |
| Food Bank of NW Louisiana Shreveport, LA | Donates food to hungry childrenin North Louisiana | $833 |
| One Great River Shreveport, LA | Non-Profit Project to promote health & prevent riskbehaviors among youth | $600 |
| Geaux 4 Kids Inc Bossier City, LA | Geaux bags for children who enterfoster care | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $522,992 | $42,469 | $26,278 | $19,483 | 13 | $20,550 | $32,024 | $26,495 |
| 2023 | $506,801 | $18,211 | $35,326 | $28,000 | 19 | $29,500 | $12,093 | $24,942 |
| 2022 | $521,681 | $18,084 | $47,024 | $39,000 | 18 | $41,050 | $17,621 | $26,478 |
| 2021 | $541,216 | $14,473 | $10,550 | $5,500 | 5 | $5,500 | $41,436 | $26,813 |
| 2020 | $505,055 | $14,394 | $9,339 | $7,000 | 4 | — | $10,570 | $24,928 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nell E Shehee Foundation Trust reported a distributable amount of $26K 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 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several fields. One recipient, Geaux 4 Kids, describes its mission as easing the emergency transition of displaced children into protective custody in foster care.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $19,483. Grants ranged from $500 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000. Among the listed recipients were The Shreveport Symphony ($5,000), Red River Radio ($3,000), LSU-Alexandria Foundation ($3,000), The Catholic Foundation of North Central LA ($2,000), Louisiana State Exhibit Museum ($1,050), Holy Angels ($1,000), and Geaux 4 Kids ($500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Nell E Shehee is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Nell E Shehee Foundation Trust is led by Nell E. Shehee, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nell E. Shehee
Trustee
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 Nell E Shehee Foundation Trust
How much does Nell E Shehee Foundation Trust give each year?
Nell E Shehee Foundation Trust gave $19K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $28K across 19 grants.
What is Nell E Shehee Foundation Trust's typical grant size?
Nell E Shehee Foundation Trust's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,499, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nell E Shehee Foundation Trust that year got $500 on average.
Where does Nell E Shehee Foundation Trust give grants?
Nell E Shehee Foundation Trust gives mostly in Louisiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Shreveport, LA (9 grants) and Alexandria, LA (2 grants).
Does Nell E Shehee Foundation Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Nell E Shehee Foundation Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Nell E Shehee Foundation Trust's largest grantees?
Nell E Shehee Foundation Trust's largest 2024 grantees include The Shreveport Symphony ($5,000), Red River Radio ($3,000) and LSU-Alexandria Foundation ($3,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nell E Shehee Foundation Trust?
Nell E Shehee Foundation Trust reported $523K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $21K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Nell E Shehee Foundation Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several fields. One recipient, Geaux 4 Kids, describes its mission as easing the emergency transition of displaced children into protective custody in foster care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nell E Shehee Foundation Trust?
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 Nell E Shehee Foundation Trust's EIN?
Nell E Shehee Foundation Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4068071. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Nell E Shehee Foundation Trust 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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