The Shadydale Charitable Foundation
The ShadyDale Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Woodstock, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations for purposes including education assistance, environmental assistance, support for disabled individuals, and veteran assistance.
The Shadydale Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Shadydale Charitable Foundation gave $160K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in Georgia. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $160,000
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,333
- +23.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,948,471
- +19.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (59% 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 The Shadydale Charitable Foundation
- 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: 426 Lovinggood Landing Dr, Woodstock, GA 30189
Phone: (404) 210-2254
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Shadydale Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Georgia Foundation ($30K). Together the top 10 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 64 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 28% to South Carolina, 6% to New York, and 6% to Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Shadydale Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% 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 $140K (2021) to $160K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $160K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Georgia Foundation Athens, GA | Education Assistance | $30,000 |
| DGD Outdoor Adventures Inc Athens, GA | Education Assistance | $20,000 |
| Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding Johns Island, SC | Assistance to Disabled Individuals | $15,000 |
| Edisto Island Open Land Trust Edisto Island, SC | Environmental Assistance | $15,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy of SC Mt Pleasant, SC | Environmental Assistance | $15,000 |
| Cherokee Co Animal Shelter Canton, GA | Assistance with Caring for/Saving an | $10,000 |
| Cherokee Family Violence Center Canton, GA | Assistance with Enhancing Safety of | $10,000 |
| Darlington School Rome, GA | Education Assistance | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Veteran Assistance | $10,000 |
| Wormsloe Foundation Savannah, GA | Environmental Assistance | $10,000 |
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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 | $1,948,471 | $484,832 | $170,691 | $160,000 | 12 | $160,000 | $484,832 | $141,772 |
| 2023 | $1,634,005 | $144,139 | $150,436 | $140,000 | 13 | $140,000 | $144,139 | $130,134 |
| 2022 | $2,065,182 | $194,429 | $155,490 | $140,000 | 13 | $140,000 | $181,689 | $131,471 |
| 2021 | $2,026,243 | $259,228 | $154,203 | $140,000 | 13 | $140,000 | $247,302 | $136,144 |
| 2020 | $1,926,526 | $73,755 | $167,042 | $155,000 | 13 | — | $63,938 | $126,860 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Shadydale Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $142K 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 show support for organizations working in education, environmental conservation, assistance to disabled individuals, animal care, domestic-violence services, and veteran assistance.
Among its 2024 grantees, Edisto Island Open Land Trust describes its mission as preserving Edisto’s rural quality of life by protecting land, waterways, scenic vistas, and heritage through conservation and education. Cherokee Family Violence Center describes its work as enhancing the safety of domestic-violence victims and their children in Cherokee County through crisis services, advocacy, transitional housing, and community partnerships. Darlington School describes its mission as creating a diverse and inclusive learning community that empowers students to learn with passion, act with integrity, and serve with respect.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $160,000 through 12 grants. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest grants included $30,000 to the University of Georgia Foundation for education assistance; $20,000 to DGD Outdoor Adventures Inc for education assistance; and $15,000 each to Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding for assistance to disabled individuals, Edisto Island Open Land Trust for environmental assistance, and The Nature Conservancy of SC for environmental assistance. Other 2024 recipients included Cherokee County Animal Shelter ($10,000), Cherokee Family Violence Center ($10,000), Darlington School ($10,000), Tunnel to Towers Foundation ($10,000), Wormsloe Foundation ($10,000), Wounded Warrior Project ($10,000), and The Eden Project ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Tye D. Smith as trustee.
The Shadydale Charitable Foundation is led by Tye D. Smith, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tye D. Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Shadydale Charitable Foundation
How much does The Shadydale Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Shadydale Charitable Foundation gave $160K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $140K across 13 grants.
What is The Shadydale Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Shadydale Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,333, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Shadydale Charitable Foundation that year got $20K on average.
Where does The Shadydale Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Shadydale Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were South Carolina (28%) and New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Athens, GA (2 grants) and Canton, GA (2 grants).
Does The Shadydale Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on The Shadydale Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education Assistance" (4 grants) and "Environmental Assistance" (3 grants).
Who are The Shadydale Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Shadydale Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of Georgia Foundation ($30,000), DGD Outdoor Adventures Inc ($20,000) and Charleston Area Therapeutic Riding ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Shadydale Charitable Foundation?
The Shadydale Charitable Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $160K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $142K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Shadydale Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in education, environmental conservation, assistance to disabled individuals, animal care, domestic-violence services, and veteran assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Shadydale Charitable Foundation?
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 The Shadydale Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Shadydale Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6407211. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Shadydale Charitable 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Shadydale Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-shadydale-charitable-foundation-morg_69182537af8b40349a85e03e42955121
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