Shell USA Company Foundation
Shell USA Company Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports contributions to charitable organizations, including organizations in health, human services, education, and community support.
Shell USA Company Foundation at a glance
In short: Shell USA Company Foundation gave $16.0M across 4,650 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Texas. 16% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $16,017,669
- -18.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4,650
- -5.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,445
- -13.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $52,260,458
- +58.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (667 of 4,099, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Texas (46% 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 Shell USA Company 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: PO Box 4749, Houston, TX 77210-4749
Phone: (713) 241-4065
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Shell USA Company Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc ($344K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Organizations only. It also paid 14 grants to individuals ($68,013), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
25,180 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25,052 grants of 25,180 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Texas received 46% of grant dollars, recipients in Louisiana 14%, California 4%, New York 4%, and Tennessee 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4,650 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Shell USA Company Foundation open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 667 of 4,099 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $600 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 74% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 51% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 536% of 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 $10.6M (2021) to $19.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 4,650 grants totaling $16.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc Memphis, TN | 290782.06 | $290,782 |
| Houston Food Bank Houston, TX | 237697.17 | $237,697 |
| United Way of Greater Houston Houston, TX | 188718.62 | $188,719 |
| Star of Hope Mission Houston, TX | 119514.1 | $119,514 |
| United Way of St Charles Luling, LA | 106834.7 | $106,835 |
| University of Texas Foundation Austin, TX | 98285.03 | $98,285 |
| The Awty International School Houston, TX | 95620 | $95,620 |
| Texas A&M Foundation College Station, TX | 92460.2 | $92,460 |
| United Way of Southeast Louisiana New Orleans, LA | 87999.66 | $88,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society New York, NY | 85935.71 | $85,936 |
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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 | $52,260,458 | $36,554,112 | $16,880,470 | $16,017,669 | 4,650 | $16,017,669 | $4,423,800 | $2,986,358 |
| 2023 | $33,040,486 | $19,020,102 | $21,067,352 | $19,642,124 | 4,923 | $19,642,124 | $4,001,118 | $2,499,424 |
| 2022 | $35,236,305 | $25,001,536 | $17,818,294 | $17,071,931 | 5,260 | $17,071,931 | $24,932,605 | $1,888,840 |
| 2021 | $27,819,979 | $22,910,779 | $11,522,050 | $10,589,715 | 4,882 | $10,589,715 | $22,758,365 | $4,987,175 |
| 2020 | $16,227,601 | $21,783,545 | $17,552,708 | $16,868,081 | 5,465 | — | $21,773,228 | $4,703,877 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shell USA Company Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.0M 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its grants include support for organizations working in areas such as health and medical research, homelessness services, community services, and education. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital describes its mission as advancing cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Star of Hope Mission says it serves people facing homelessness. The Awty International School describes its purpose as providing students with a rigorous educational experience, including paths to the International Baccalaureate or French Baccalaureate.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 4,650 grants totaling $16,017,669. Grants ranged from $15 to $290,782, with a median grant of $1,000. Among its largest awards were $290,782 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, $237,697 to Houston Food Bank, $188,719 to United Way of Greater Houston, $119,514 to Star of Hope Mission, and $106,835 to United Way of St. Charles.
United Way of Greater Houston describes its mission as working together to improve lives, strengthen the community, and create opportunities for people to prosper. United Way of St. Charles says it leads and unites its community in providing health and human services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lynn S Borgmeier as Secretary; Linda L Meagher as Assistant Secretary; Frazier Wilson as Vice President; Kate H Yan as Treasurer and Controller; John S Misso, Watkins Gretchen H, Gretchen H Walkins, and Olga A stevens as Directors.
Shell USA Company Foundation's 2024 filing lists 8 officers; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Watkins Gretchen H
Director
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John S Misso
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Gretchen H Walkins
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Olga A stevens
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Frazier Wilson
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Linda L Meagher
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lynn S Borgmeier
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kate H Yan
Treasurer & Controller
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Skelton Elena V (2020) — Treasurer & Controller
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 Shell USA Company Foundation
How much does Shell USA Company Foundation give each year?
Shell USA Company Foundation gave $16.0M across 4,650 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $19.6M across 4,923 grants.
What is Shell USA Company Foundation's typical grant size?
Shell USA Company Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,445, across 4,650 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Shell USA Company Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Shell USA Company Foundation give grants?
Shell USA Company Foundation's top state is Texas, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Louisiana (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (728 grants), New Orleans, LA (191 grants), New York, NY (108 grants) and Baton Rouge, LA (97 grants).
Does Shell USA Company Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4,650 grants with a stated purpose on Shell USA Company Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "500" (317 grants), "1000" (304 grants) and "100" (203 grants).
Who are Shell USA Company Foundation's largest grantees?
Shell USA Company Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc ($344,059 across 2 grants), Houston Food Bank ($237,697) and United Way of Greater Houston ($189,559 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 14 grants to individuals ($68,013), which are not listed by name. Together they received 5% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Shell USA Company Foundation?
Shell USA Company Foundation reported $52.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Shell USA Company Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its grants include support for organizations working in areas such as health and medical research, homelessness services, community services, and education. St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Shell USA Company 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 Shell USA Company Foundation's EIN?
Shell USA Company Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6066583. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Shell USA Company 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Shell USA Company Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 7, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/shell-usa-company-foundation-morg_9159c8365d5643039916ae94f01e58ea
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