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Sally Johnson Shy Foundation is a private corporation based in MEMPHIS, TN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2010. It holds total assets of $646K. Annual income is reported at $2.7M. Total assets have decreased from $992K in 2010 to $646K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 6 states, including Mississippi, Tennessee, Florida. According to available records, Sally Johnson Shy Foundation has made 38 grants totaling $64K, with a median grant of $514.5. Annual giving has grown from $16K in 2020 to $25K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $8K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 19 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Tennessee, Mississippi, North Carolina, which account for 55% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$500
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$8K
Based on 9 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Sally Johnson Shy Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 38 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TN, MS, NC.
Sally Johnson Shy Foundation has distributed a total of $64K across 38 grants. The median grant size is $514.5, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $8K.
Sally Johnson Shy Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sally Johnson Shy Foundation is headquartered in MEMPHIS, TN. While based in TN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Johnson Shy | Director | $44K | $0 | $44K |
| Sarah Genevieve Chapman | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David F Sellers Shy | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$646K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$646K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
38
Total Giving
$64K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$514.5
Unique Recipients
19
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnival MemphisPROMOTE CITY OF MEMPHIS | Memphis, TN | $7K | 2023 |
| The Oak Fund - Oak Hill SchoolTEACHER STUDENT SUPPORT | Nashvill, TN | $6K | 2023 |
| St Mary'S Episcopal SchoolEDUCATION SUPPORT | Memphis, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Ole Miss Athletic FoundationSUPPORT OF STUDENT ATHLETES | University, MS | $3K | 2023 |
| University Of Mississippi FoundationRESEARCH FOR PUBLIC | Oxford, MS | $1K | 2023 |
| Finch College Alumni Foundation TrustTRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP FUND | New York, NY | $565 | 2023 |
| 100 Hole GolfSUPPORT CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF KINGS DAUGHTER | Norfolk, VA | $515 | 2023 |
| Soar TogetherSUPPORT EMOTIONALLY ISOLATED ADULTS | Redding, CT | $500 | 2023 |
| Young LifeADOLESCANT GROWTH | Colorado Springs, CO | $500 | 2023 |
| Unc Education FoundationEDUCATION SUPPORT | Chapel Hill, NC | $500 | 2023 |
| Pan-Mass ChallengeHEALTH SERVICES | Needham, MA | $257 | 2023 |
| Ducks UnlimitedRESTORE MANAGE WETLANDS | Memphis, TN | $120 | 2023 |
| Unc Education FoindationEDUCATION SUPPORT | Chapel Hill, NC | $2K | 2022 |
| Fed X St Jude InvitationalSUPPORT ST JUDE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL | Memphis, TN | $5K | 2021 |
| American Friends Of VersaillesPRESERVATION OF BEAUTY AND THE ARTS | Chicago, IL | $250 | 2021 |
| Memphis University SchoolEDUCATION SUPPORT | Memphis, TN | $3K | 2020 |
| Sigma Chi FoundationEDUCATION SUPPORT | Pensacola, FL | $2K | 2020 |
| Makeawish AmericaCHILDREN CITICAL ILLNESS SUPPORT | Chantilly, VA | $500 | 2020 |
| Sigma Alpha Lambda FoundationEDUCATION SUPPORT | Bradenton, FL | N/A | 2020 |
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