The Shackouls Family Foundation
The Shackouls Family Foundation is a private foundation located in Albany, New York. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including recipients in Mississippi, Texas, Oklahoma, Virginia, and Arizona.
The Shackouls Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Shackouls Family Foundation gave $562K across 18 grants in 2026 (avg $31K), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $562,333
- +40.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 18
- +50.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $31,241
- -6.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $13,250
- Total assets
- $1,849,141
- -9.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (57% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Shackouls Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; its 2025 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Goldman Sachs Ayco PO Box 15201, Albany, NY 12212-5201
Phone: (518) 886-4000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Shackouls Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Mississippi State University Foundation ($235K). Together the top 10 received $515K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 55 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
For 2026, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Mississippi (57%), Texas (24%), and Oklahoma (9%); smaller shares went to Virginia (4%) and Arizona (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Shackouls Family Foundation gives
- 50% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 100% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 478% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2026). 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 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $174K (2022) to $613K (2019). In 2026 it made 18 grants totaling $562K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State University Foundation Mississippi, MS | General Charitable Purposes | $235,000 |
| The Bulldog Club Mississippi, MS | General Charitable Trust | $83,333 |
| University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc Norman, OK | General Charitable Trust | $50,000 |
| Both Ends Believing Plano, TX | General Charitable Purposes | $35,000 |
| The George and Barbara Bush Foundation Houston, TX | General Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Sigma Phi Epsilon Education Richmond, VA | General Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| U T Physicians Houston, TX | General Charitable Trust | $20,000 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science Houston, TX | General Charitabe Purposes | $15,000 |
| Chances for Children Scottsdale, AZ | General Charitable Purposes | $14,500 |
| Fore the Cure Houston, TX | General Charitable Purposes | $12,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,849,141 | $391,641 | $580,468 | $562,333 | 18 | $562,333 | $371,006 | $117,676 |
| 2025 | $2,037,968 | $162,274 | $418,130 | $399,000 | 12 | $399,000 | $140,644 | $130,682 |
| 2024 | $2,293,824 | $196,388 | $431,817 | $412,500 | 13 | $412,500 | $177,071 | $132,866 |
| 2023 | $2,529,253 | $17,889 | $300,893 | $280,500 | 11 | $280,500 | $59,913 | $143,751 |
| 2022 | $2,812,257 | $186,192 | $199,196 | $173,500 | 1 | $173,500 | $162,974 | $171,074 |
| 2021 | $2,825,261 | $289,981 | $399,202 | $372,425 | 1 | — | $263,663 | $156,411 |
| 2020 | $2,934,482 | $928,858 | $611,718 | $586,425 | 1 | — | $500,774 | $148,875 |
| 2019 | $2,947,504 | $814,963 | $635,088 | $612,925 | 1 | — | $399,011 | $150,398 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Shackouls Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $118K for 2026 — 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 statement is provided. The 2026 grants include support for a range of organizations. The Bulldog Club says its mission is to promote and support Mississippi State University’s athletic program; the University of Oklahoma Foundation says it facilitates and manages philanthropic gifts supporting the University of Oklahoma. Both Ends Believing describes its mission as transforming global child welfare through technology and collaboration.
Other 2026 recipients describe work in natural science education and museum services (Houston Museum of Natural Science), programs for children in Haiti (Chances for Children), animal shelter and adoption services (Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter), and pediatric brain cancer research and family support (Bella Bowman Foundation).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $562,333. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $235,000, with a median grant of $13,250.
The largest reported grants included $235,000 to Mississippi State University Foundation, $83,333 to The Bulldog Club, $50,000 to the University of Oklahoma Foundation, $35,000 to Both Ends Believing, $25,000 to The George and Barbara Bush Foundation, and $25,000 to Sigma Phi Epsilon Education. Other reported grants included $20,000 to U T Physicians, $15,000 to Houston Museum of Natural Science, $14,500 to Chances for Children, and $12,000 to Fore the Cure.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Bobby S. Shackouls, Judith Ann Shackouls, and David Anderson Shackouls as trustees.
The Shackouls Family Foundation's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
bobby s Shackouls
Trustee
Trustee - As Needed → Trustee, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Anderson Shackouls
Trustee
Trustee - As Needed → Trustee, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith Ann Shackouls
Trustee
Trustee - As Needed → Trustee, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "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 Shackouls Family Foundation
How much does The Shackouls Family Foundation give each year?
The Shackouls Family Foundation gave $562K across 18 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $399K across 12 grants.
What is The Shackouls Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Shackouls Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $13,250, and its average grant was $31,241, across 18 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Shackouls Family Foundation give grants?
The Shackouls Family Foundation gives mostly in Mississippi: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (24%) and Oklahoma (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (7 grants) and Mississippi, MS (2 grants).
Does The Shackouls Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Shackouls Family Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Shackouls Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Shackouls Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Mississippi State University Foundation ($235,000), The Bulldog Club ($83,333) and University of Oklahoma Foundation Inc ($50,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Shackouls Family Foundation?
The Shackouls Family Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $562K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $118K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Shackouls Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. The 2026 grants include support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Shackouls Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; its 2025 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Shackouls Family Foundation's EIN?
The Shackouls Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4495741. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Does The Shackouls Family 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 21, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Shackouls Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-shackouls-family-foundation-morg_1819e4c4c96f40c68c34ceab4157b828
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