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Martin & Arlyn Shields Family Foundation is a private corporation based in THE WOODLANDS, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2012. It holds total assets of $2.1M. Annual income is reported at $2.7M. Total assets have grown from $1.2M in 2011 to $1.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 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 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, Tennessee and New York. According to available records, Martin & Arlyn Shields Family Foundation has made 32 grants totaling $307K, with a median grant of $4K. Annual giving has grown from $106K in 2020 to $201K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $30K, with an average award of $10K. The foundation has supported 11 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, New York, Tennessee, which account for 94% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$30K
Based on 10 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.
Martin & Arlyn Shields Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 32 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, NY, TN.
Martin & Arlyn Shields Family Foundation has distributed a total of $307K across 32 grants. The median grant size is $4K, with an average of $10K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $30K.
Martin & Arlyn Shields Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Martin & Arlyn Shields Family Foundation is headquartered in THE WOODLANDS, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin L Shields | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Arlyn C Shields | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Tara S Bryant | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Travis C Shields | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$132K
Total Assets
$1.6M
Fair Market Value
$2.1M
Net Worth
$1.6M
Grants Paid
$110K
Contributions
$30K
Net Investment Income
$49K
Distribution Amount
$101K
Total: $276K
Total Grants
32
Total Giving
$307K
Average Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$4K
Unique Recipients
11
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation ArmyHuman needs assistance | Houston, TX | $5K | 2022 |
| Love Must ActBuild schools | New York, NY | $30K | 2022 |
| Baylor UniversityScholarships | Waco, TX | $30K | 2022 |
| Door County Med Center FoundationAssist the hospital to provide quality care for all residents and visitors of Door County. | Sturgeon Bay, WI | $14K | 2022 |
| My Life SpeaksHuman needs assistance | Nashville, TN | $10K | 2022 |
| Operation Pets AliveAnimal Rescue | The Woodlands, TX | $3K | 2022 |
| Brownsville Society For Crippled ChRehabilitative services to children with special needs | Brownsville, TX | $3K | 2022 |
| Abundant HarvestReligious support | Houston, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| God'S GarageVehicle repairs for those in need | Conroe, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| Tennessee Baptist Children'S HomeFamily Assistance | Brentwood, TN | $1K | 2022 |
| Houston SpcaAnimal Rescue | Houston, TX | $1K | 2022 |