The Sheskey Family Foundation
The Sheskey Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Austin, Texas. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations in New York, Texas, California, and Indiana.
The Sheskey Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sheskey Family Foundation gave $39K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $39,066
- -4.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +83.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,551
- -48.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $599,992
- -17.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Sheskey Family 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: 8127 Mesa Drive B206 Pmb 13, Austin, TX 78759
Phone: (512) 728-9174
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sheskey Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends of Grace Chruch School ($10K). Together the top 10 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 45% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 44% to Texas, 6% to California, and 5% to Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Sheskey Family Foundation gives
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 53% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $6K (2020) to $41K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Grace Chruch School Brooklyn, NY | General Endowment | $10,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | General Endowment | $9,000 |
| The Packer Collegiate Institute Brooklyn, NY | General Endowment | $5,000 |
| Junior League of Dallas Dallas, TX | General Endowment | $3,300 |
| ADL Fighting Hate for Good New York, NY | General Endowment | $2,500 |
| Leland Stanford Junior University Stanford, CA | General Endowment | $2,500 |
| Central Texas Foodbank Austin, TX | General Endowment | $2,000 |
| Culver Youth Club Culver, IN | General Endowment | $2,000 |
| Central Texas Philharmonic Georgetown, TX | General Endowment | $1,000 |
| Friends of Georgetown Public Library Georgetown, TX | General Endowment | $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 | $599,992 | $-39,291 | $57,299 | $39,066 | 11 | $39,711 | — | $33,938 |
| 2023 | $723,180 | $-13,670 | $52,529 | $40,984 | 6 | $41,619 | — | $39,418 |
| 2022 | $759,379 | $-73,762 | $35,309 | $22,108 | 3 | $23,132 | — | $42,008 |
| 2021 | $843,450 | $329,818 | $49,947 | $25,500 | 2 | $26,137 | $306,008 | $22,932 |
| 2020 | $533,579 | $30,392 | $22,471 | $6,000 | 1 | — | $14,558 | $26,058 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sheskey Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $34K 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 a school, a cancer center, educational and community organizations, a food bank, a youth club, a philharmonic, a library, and organizations addressing hate.
The Junior League of Dallas describes its mission as advancing women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. The Central Texas Philharmonic describes its mission as enriching quality of life in Central Texas by providing accessible and varied musical and educational opportunities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $39,066 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $766 to $10,000, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest awards included $10,000 to Friends of Grace Church School in Brooklyn, New York; $9,000 to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas; and $5,000 to The Packer Collegiate Institute in Brooklyn, New York. Other grants included $3,300 to the Junior League of Dallas and $2,000 to Central Texas Foodbank.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Susan Sheskey as secretary, treasurer, and director, and Matthew Sheskey as president and director.
The Sheskey Family Foundation is led by Matthew Sheskey, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matthew Sheskey
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Susan Sheskey
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
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 Sheskey Family Foundation
How much does The Sheskey Family Foundation give each year?
The Sheskey Family Foundation gave $39K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $41K across 6 grants.
What is The Sheskey Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sheskey Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,551, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sheskey Family Foundation give grants?
The Sheskey Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (44%) and California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Georgetown, TX (3 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does The Sheskey Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Sheskey Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Sheskey Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sheskey Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Friends of Grace Chruch School ($10,000), MD Anderson Cancer Center ($9,000) and The Packer Collegiate Institute ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Sheskey Family Foundation?
The Sheskey Family Foundation reported $600K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $34K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Sheskey Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for a school, a cancer center, educational and community organizations, a food bank, a youth club, a philharmonic, a library, and organizations addressing hate. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sheskey Family 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 Sheskey Family Foundation's EIN?
The Sheskey Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0523152. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Sheskey 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.
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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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