Sheppard Community Foundation of Navarro County TX
The Sheppard Community Foundation of Navarro County TX is a private foundation based in Corsicana, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports 17 grants totaling $74,500 to charitable organizations, schools, and local entities in Texas.
Sheppard Community Foundation of Navarro County TX at a glance
In short: Sheppard Community Foundation of Navarro County TX gave $75K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Texas. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $74,500
- +16.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,382
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,366,029
- +2.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (4 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (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 Sheppard Community Foundation of Navarro County TX
- 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: 616 Mills Place, Corsicana, TX 75110
Phone: (903) 647-2445
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Sheppard Community Foundation of Navarro County TX funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Frost ISD ($41K). Together the top 10 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 76 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in Texas. Listed recipients include organizations and public entities in Frost and Corsicana, as well as Hill College in Hillsboro. The North Texas Food Bank in Plano also received a grant.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Sheppard Community Foundation of Navarro County TX open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 17 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $881; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 56% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 114% 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 $48K (2021) to $75K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Frost ISD Frost, TX | Scholarships & Washington DC Trip | $40,975 |
| Corsicana Artist Residency Corsicana, TX | Operations | $10,000 |
| Frost Baptist Church Frost, TX | Operations | $5,000 |
| Warehouse Living Arts Center Corsicana, TX | Operations | $3,500 |
| Frost United Methodist Church Frost, TX | Operations | $2,500 |
| Frost Community Center Frost, TX | Operations | $2,000 |
| Frost Volunteer Fire Dept Frost, TX | Operations | $2,000 |
| Corsicana Main Street Program Corsicana, TX | Operations | $1,500 |
| Corsicana Parks Department Corsicana, TX | Fireworks | $1,000 |
| Frost Cemetery Association Frost, TX | Operations | $1,000 |
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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 | $1,366,029 | $116,483 | $90,396 | $74,500 | 17 | $75,245 | $89,253 | $65,772 |
| 2023 | $1,338,544 | $106,090 | $82,410 | $63,725 | 16 | $64,520 | $87,493 | $62,248 |
| 2022 | $1,311,153 | $61,068 | $84,866 | $63,575 | 14 | $64,370 | $74,799 | $62,220 |
| 2021 | $1,362,638 | $150,766 | $61,927 | $47,675 | 14 | $49,465 | $134,687 | $63,499 |
| 2020 | $1,279,087 | $116,577 | $70,739 | $58,100 | 15 | — | $77,673 | $60,253 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sheppard Community Foundation of Navarro County TX reported a distributable amount of $66K 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 included support for scholarships and a Washington, D.C. trip, as well as operating expenses and other purposes. Among its grantees, the Humane Society of Navarro County says its mission is to provide spaying and neutering services to reduce pet overpopulation. The North Texas Food Bank describes itself as a hunger-relief organization that distributes food through partner agencies and organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 17 grants totaling $74,500. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $40,975; the median grant was $1,000.
The largest award was $40,975 to Frost ISD for scholarships and a Washington, D.C. trip. Other notable grants included $10,000 to Corsicana Artist Residency for operations; $5,000 to Frost Baptist Church for operations; $3,500 to Warehouse Living Arts Center for operations; and $2,500 to Frost United Methodist Church for operations. The foundation also gave $2,000 each to Frost Community Center and Frost Volunteer Fire Department for operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ronald D. Brown as chairman; Bobette Butler as secretary-treasurer; Joe B. Brooks as past chairman; and Velma Ballew, Sharon L. Mahoney, Sharron McDonald, Joshua Martin, and Caleb Martin as directors.
Sheppard Community Foundation of Navarro County TX is led by Ronald D. Brown, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ronald D. Brown
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caleb Martin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Martin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon L. Mahoney
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharron McDonald
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Velma Ballew
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bobette Butler
Secretarytreasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe B. Brooks
Past Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Clifford E. Williams (2020) — Director
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 Sheppard Community Foundation of Navarro County TX
How much does Sheppard Community Foundation of Navarro County TX give each year?
Sheppard Community Foundation of Navarro County TX gave $75K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $64K across 16 grants.
What is Sheppard Community Foundation of Navarro County TX's typical grant size?
Sheppard Community Foundation of Navarro County TX's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $4,382, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Sheppard Community Foundation of Navarro County TX that year got $881 on average.
Where does Sheppard Community Foundation of Navarro County TX give grants?
Sheppard Community Foundation of Navarro County TX gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Frost, TX (8 grants) and Corsicana, TX (7 grants).
Does Sheppard Community Foundation of Navarro County TX give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Sheppard Community Foundation of Navarro County TX's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (13 grants).
Who are Sheppard Community Foundation of Navarro County TX's largest grantees?
Sheppard Community Foundation of Navarro County TX's largest 2024 grantees include Frost ISD ($40,975), Corsicana Artist Residency ($10,000) and Frost Baptist Church ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Sheppard Community Foundation of Navarro County TX?
Sheppard Community Foundation of Navarro County TX reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $66K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Sheppard Community Foundation of Navarro County TX fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for scholarships and a Washington, D.C. trip, as well as operating expenses and other purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Sheppard Community Foundation of Navarro County TX?
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 Sheppard Community Foundation of Navarro County TX's EIN?
Sheppard Community Foundation of Navarro County TX's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2782886. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Sheppard Community Foundation of Navarro County TX 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
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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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