JEAN SHELTON FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Jean Shelton Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking by invitation only, emphasizing relationship-based engagement with its grantees. In the filing year 2025, the foundation disbursed a total of $371.7K across a single grantee and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
To promote, for the benefit of the general public, all types of independent, live performing arts productions
Cause Areas
1
Theater
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CTT Comedy
Laguna Beach, CA
$612.9K
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to JEAN SHELTON FOUNDATION?
No. JEAN SHELTON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does JEAN SHELTON FOUNDATION give?
JEAN SHELTON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are JEAN SHELTON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from JEAN SHELTON FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $112 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does JEAN SHELTON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, JEAN SHELTON FOUNDATION awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $372 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did JEAN SHELTON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, JEAN SHELTON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include CTT Comedy. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to JEAN SHELTON FOUNDATION?
JEAN SHELTON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.