Shelton Hardaway Short, Jr. Trust Grant

Shelton Hardaway Short, Jr. Trust Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Shelton Hardaway Short, Jr. Trust
Amount: US $10,000 - US $50,000
Last Updated: August 01, 2025

Summary

The Shelton Hardaway Short, Jr. Trust Grant, established in 1974, supports charitable organizations primarily in Central and Southern Virginia. Grants, typically between $10,000 and $50,000, are given as memorials to Mr. Short's family members. The foundation prioritizes various program areas including arts, education, health, and human services, and aims to enhance the community's welfare. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) entities, with no geographic limitations, although local organizations are favored.

Overview

About the Foundation The Shelton Hardaway Short, Jr. Trust was established under a trust agreement in 1974. Mr. Short was a lifelong resident of Virginia, and the trust makes grants to charitable and educational organizations primarily located in his home state. Grants are made in the form of memorials to one or more of Mr. Short’s family. Mission To support a variety of charitable causes primarily in Central and Southern Virginia. Program areas Arts, culture, and humanitiesEducationEnvironment, animalsHealthHuman servicesPublic/society benefitReligion Average giving Average grant size: $10,000 to $50,000Average number of grants per year: 20Average total giving per year: $1,000,000

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.All grants are in the form of memorials to one or more family members of Shelton Hardaway Short, Jr. Memorial gifts are made to charitable and educational organizations.