Shelton H Short Jr Trust
The Shelton H Short Jr Trust is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2024 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N.A. as trustee and says primary consideration is given to organizations in the Southeast region of Virginia.
Shelton H Short Jr Trust at a glance
In short: Shelton H Short Jr Trust gave $1.2M across 68 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Virginia. 15% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,172,500
- +17.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 68
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,243
- -12.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $24,988,947
- +1.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (10 of 68, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (96% 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 Shelton H Short Jr Trust
- How to Apply
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Submit an application through Wells Fargo’s online grant application form.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists September 15. The September 15, 2026 deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The filing lists September 15.
- Contact
Application contact: Wells Fargo Bank
Mailing address: 100 North Main Street 6Th Floor D40, Winstonsalem, NC 27101-3818
Phone: (888) 234-1999
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Shelton H Short Jr Trust
Who Shelton H Short Jr Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Caritas ($50K). Together the top 10 received $330K.
Grant Size Distribution
282 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 257 grants of 282 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing says primary consideration is given to organizations in the Southeast region of Virginia. In that year, Virginia recipients received 96% of grant dollars; recipients in Pennsylvania and Georgia each received 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 68 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Shelton H Short Jr Trust open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 68 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $14K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 82% 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 $1.0M (2023) to $1.3M (2020). In 2024 it made 68 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Caritas Richmond, VA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Challenge Discovery Projects Inc Richmond, VA | General Support | $40,000 |
| Danville Community College Educational Danville, VA | General Operating | $40,000 |
| Clarksville Ruritans Inc Clarksville, VA | General Support | $35,000 |
| Anna Julia Cooper School Richmond, VA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Southside Virginia Community College Alberta, VA | General Operating | $30,000 |
| Childsavers Richmond, VA | General Support | $30,000 |
| The Faison Center Inc Richmond, VA | General Operating | $25,000 |
| Commonwealth Catholic Charities Richmond, VA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Feed More Inc Richmond, VA | Support Hunger Relief | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,988,947 | $1,775,639 | $1,498,428 | $1,172,500 | 68 | $1,251,339 | $1,460,053 | $1,530,578 |
| 2023 | $24,705,124 | $1,285,155 | $1,284,769 | $1,001,534 | 51 | $1,072,714 | $1,024,052 | $1,377,532 |
| 2022 | $24,721,013 | $1,099,694 | $1,503,135 | $1,190,000 | 58 | $1,261,727 | $1,070,540 | $1,380,899 |
| 2021 | $24,571,489 | $1,775,750 | $1,529,809 | $1,233,045 | 49 | $1,308,099 | $1,516,800 | $1,474,611 |
| 2020 | $24,925,169 | $1,272,831 | $1,545,925 | $1,250,000 | 56 | — | $1,038,520 | $1,314,075 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shelton H Short Jr Trust reported a distributable amount of $1.5M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state a mission for the trust. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, CARITAS describes its mission as creating “a safe space to heal and time to rebuild.” The Danville Community College Educational Foundation says it works to enhance the college’s academic excellence and ability to serve area residents, including through student scholarships and faculty and staff development.
Other grantees describe work that includes providing specialized services to children and families (Challenge Discovery Projects), assisting with community development (Clarksville Ruritans), educating and uplifting students (Anna Julia Cooper School), supporting people with autism and related challenges (The Faison Center), teaching adult literacy and basic skills (The READ Center), and providing supportive housing for people with serious mental illness (Gateway Homes).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust made 68 grants totaling $1,172,500. Grants ranged from $7,500 to $50,000, with a median grant of $15,000. The largest awards included $50,000 to CARITAS; $40,000 each to Challenge Discovery Projects and Danville Community College Educational Foundation; and $35,000 to Clarksville Ruritans. Other notable awards included $30,000 each to Anna Julia Cooper School and Southside Virginia Community College, and $25,000 each to The Faison Center, Commonwealth Catholic Charities, Feed More, Gateway Homes, and The READ Center.
The 2024 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications must be submitted through Wells Fargo’s online grant application form. The filing lists Wells Fargo Bank as the application contact and says primary consideration is given to organizations in the Southeast region of Virginia.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Shelton H Short Jr Trust's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$163K (2020) → $178K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $178K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Shelton H Short Jr Trust
How much does Shelton H Short Jr Trust give each year?
Shelton H Short Jr Trust gave $1.2M across 68 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 51 grants.
What is Shelton H Short Jr Trust's typical grant size?
Shelton H Short Jr Trust's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $17,243, across 68 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Shelton H Short Jr Trust that year got $18K on average.
Where does Shelton H Short Jr Trust give grants?
Shelton H Short Jr Trust gives mostly in Virginia: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (52 grants), Clarksville, VA (2 grants), Goochland, VA (2 grants) and Glen Allen, VA (2 grants).
Does Shelton H Short Jr Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 97% of Shelton H Short Jr Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (66 of 68) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Shelton H Short Jr Trust's largest grantees?
Shelton H Short Jr Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Caritas ($50,000), Challenge Discovery Projects Inc ($40,000) and Danville Community College Educational ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Shelton H Short Jr Trust?
Shelton H Short Jr Trust reported $25.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (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 Shelton H Short Jr Trust fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission for the trust. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, CARITAS describes its mission as creating “a safe space to heal and time to rebuild.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Shelton H Short Jr Trust?
Submit an application through Wells Fargo’s online grant application form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Shelton H Short Jr Trust's EIN?
Shelton H Short Jr Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6140127. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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