The Shackelford Family Foundation
The Shackelford Family Foundation is a Columbus, Ohio–based public charity formed in 1996. It says its purpose is to support educational issues and other charitable and religious purposes, and it is a supporting organization of the Columbus Foundation.
The Shackelford Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Shackelford Family Foundation gave $340K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in Ohio. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $340,000
- +61.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,000
- +61.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $10,932,632
- +9.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Shackelford Family Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1234 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43205
Phone: (614) 251-4000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Shackelford Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was End Fund Inc ($50K). Together the top 10 received $340K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 75 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Ohio (68%), New York (15%), Florida (15%), and Massachusetts (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Shackelford Family Foundation open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $35K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $30K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $211K (2023) to $3.9M (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $340K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| End Fund Inc New York, NY | Education | $50,000 |
| Healing Towers Naples, FL | Social Services | $50,000 |
| Momentum-Excellence Inc Columbus, OH | Arts and Humanities | $50,000 |
| Star House Columbus, OH | Social Services | $50,000 |
| Columbus Museum of Art Columbus, OH | Arts and Humanities | $30,000 |
| I Know I Can Columbus, OH | Education | $30,000 |
| Thurber House Incorporated Columbus, OH | Arts and Humanities | $25,000 |
| United Way of Central Ohio Inc Columbus, OH | Social Services | $25,000 |
| Harmony Project Productions Inc Columbus, OH | Arts and Humanities | $20,000 |
| Rivers School Corporation Weston, MA | Education | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,932,632 | $1,322,891 | $412,255 | $340,000 | 10 | $1,322,980 |
| 2023 | $10,008,520 | $225,068 | $275,442 | $211,000 | 10 | $225,524 |
| 2022 | $8,793,074 | $276,482 | $356,822 | $277,000 | 8 | $276,786 |
| 2021 | $10,905,082 | $7,902,773 | $4,015,963 | $3,945,000 | 9 | $7,902,822 |
| 2020 | $12,998,272 | $2,406,452 | $2,321,994 | $2,287,500 | 38 | $343,839 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that its purpose is to support educational issues and other charitable and religious purposes. Its 2024 grants included awards designated for education, social services, and arts and humanities.
Among its 2024 grantees, Momentum-Excellence says it engages children in dance, music, and performance to develop habits of self-discipline, teamwork, and excellence. Star House says it partners with teens and young adults as they exit homelessness. I Know I Can says it helps Central Ohio students prepare for postsecondary education and careers. The Columbus Museum of Art says it provides “great experiences with great art for everyone.”
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $340,000 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $50,000, with a median grant of $30,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $50,000 each to END Fund Inc., Healing Towers, Momentum-Excellence Inc., and Star House; $30,000 each to Columbus Museum of Art and I Know I Can; $25,000 each to Thurber House Incorporated and United Way of Central Ohio Inc.; $20,000 to Harmony Project Productions Inc.; and $10,000 to Rivers School Corporation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alison S Monaghan as chair and trustee; Amy Louis as vice chair, secretary, and trustee; and Lee Shackelford as vice chair, treasurer, and trustee. Other listed trustees are Don M Casto III, M Jameson Crane, Thomas E Hoaglin, and Stephen S Wittmann. Douglas F Kridler is listed as assistant secretary and president, and Scott G Heitkamp as assistant treasurer.
The Shackelford Family Foundation is led by Douglas F. Kridler, Assistant Secretary & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Douglas F. Kridler
Assistant Secretary & President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alison S. Monaghan
Chair & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Louis
Vice Chair, Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don M. Casto III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Shackelford
Vice Chair, Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
M. Jameson Crane
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen S. Wittmann
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas E. Hoaglin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott G. Heitkamp
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/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 The Shackelford Family Foundation
How much does The Shackelford Family Foundation give each year?
The Shackelford Family Foundation gave $340K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $211K across 10 grants.
What is The Shackelford Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Shackelford Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $34,000, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Shackelford Family Foundation that year got $35K on average.
Where does The Shackelford Family Foundation give grants?
The Shackelford Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (15%) and Florida (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, OH (7 grants).
Does The Shackelford Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Shackelford Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Arts and Humanities" (4 grants), "Education" (3 grants) and "Social Services" (3 grants).
Who are The Shackelford Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Shackelford Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include End Fund Inc ($50,000), Healing Towers ($50,000) and Momentum-Excellence Inc ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Shackelford Family Foundation?
The Shackelford Family Foundation reported $10.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What does The Shackelford Family Foundation fund?
The foundation states that its purpose is to support educational issues and other charitable and religious purposes. Its 2024 grants included awards designated for education, social services, and arts and humanities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Shackelford Family Foundation?
The Shackelford Family Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Shackelford Family Foundation's EIN?
The Shackelford Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1418621. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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