Private foundation · Chandler, AZ (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Rb and Twyla Sheldahl Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $100K
- Typical grant
- $100K to $100K (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $100K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 6 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 1 of 1.
- Total giving that year
- $208K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $208K | $100K | 1 |
| 2023 | $643K | — | 0 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Eric a sheldahl · chandler · 5152109400
- What to send
- The foundation board accepts requests for grants to charitable, religious, literary, educational or other worthy institutions or organizations that are themselves tax exempt pursuant of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. The grant request should be specific in the charitable purpose, individuals served, and amount of funds requested. The foundation board also accepts scholarship applications for post secondary studies at institutions located in iowa.see award restrictions for areas to include in your submission.
- Deadlines
- There are no submission deadlines.
- Limits
- Regarding grant request restrictions: there are no restrictions for grant requests. Regarding scholarship request restrictions: priority shall be given tostudents from polk, story and Jasper counties of iowa. Each applicant will be assessed against other applicants in terms of academic performance, financial need, extracurricular activities, community involvement and activities, citizenship, moral character, recommendations from instructors, personal interviews and such other factors as the scholarship committee determines to be appropriate and necessary. The class of eligible recipients shall be limited to those students with a cumulative 3.0 grade point average and who will continue his or her education at an accredited two year or four year post-high school educational institution located in iowa. Other restrictions are listed in article v of the the bylaws that are available under public record.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Eric A SheldahlPresident
- Shelly Ann SheldahlVice preside
- Paul R ReedTreasurer, a
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Children's medical services
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Children's medical services | $100K |