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The George L Shields Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in BETHESDA, MD. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1995. The principal officer is Robert M Reiner Treasurer. It holds total assets of $25M. Annual income is reported at $8.5M. The foundation is governed by 6 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 2015 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Maryland, Colorado, Illinois. According to available records, The George L Shields Foundation Inc. has made 474 grants totaling $9.7M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $1.8M and $4M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $4M distributed across 190 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $200K, with an average award of $21K. The foundation has supported 136 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Maryland, Colorado, Illinois, which account for 58% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 22 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
The George L Shields Foundation Inc. reported 474 individual grants totaling $9.7 million between 2020 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $10,000. Half of those grants fell between $5,000 and $25,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $200,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $2.5 million in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in MD (118 of 474), followed by CO (99) and IL (59). In total the foundation's grantees span 22 states. Of its 136 distinct grantees, 76 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Earth Conservation Corps ($500,000), Frederick Rescue Mission ($445,000) and The Juilliard School ($417,000).
Computed from 474 individual grant records (2020–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 22 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$19K
Largest Grant
$130K
Based on 96 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.
The George L Shields Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 474 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MD, CO, IL.
The George L Shields Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $9.7M across 474 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $21K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $200K.
The George L Shields Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The George L Shields Foundation Inc. is headquartered in BETHESDA, MD. While based in MD, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 22 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Schein Carlyss | PRES & DIRECTOR | $45K | $0 | $45K |
| Robert Brenengen | DIRECTOR | $4K | $0 | $4K |
| Carolyn Moore | DIRECTOR | $4K | $0 | $4K |
| Bruce Macdonald | DIRECTOR | $4K | $0 | $4K |
| Erma Medgyesy | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Robert M Reiner | SECRETARY/TREAS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$25M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$25M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
474
Total Giving
$9.7M
Average Grant
$21K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
136
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hood CollegeFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Frederick, MD | $25K | 2023 |
| Mission Of MercyFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Frederick, MD | $20K | 2023 |
| Johns Hopkins UniversityFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Baltimore, MD | $150K | 2023 |
| Earth Conservation CorpsFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Washington, DC | $100K | 2023 |
| The Juilliard SchoolFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | New York, NY | $97K | 2023 |
| Frederick Community College Foundation IncFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Frederick, MD | $75K | 2023 |
| Doctors Without Borders UsaFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | New York, NY | $75K | 2023 |
| Tahirih Justice CenterFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Falls Church, VA | $75K | 2023 |
| Children'S Hospital FoundationFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Silver Spring, MD | $65K | 2023 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma SocietyFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | New York, NY | $55K | 2023 |
| Craig Hospital FoundationFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Englewood, CO | $50K | 2023 |
| The Nature ConservancyFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Bethesda, MD | $50K | 2023 |
| Ray Of Hope Cancer FoundationFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Denver, CO | $50K | 2023 |
| Chesapeake Bay FoundationFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Annapolis, MD | $50K | 2023 |
| The Shedd AquariumFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Chicago, IL | $50K | 2023 |
| ThresholdsFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Chicago, IL | $35K | 2023 |
| Highline Canal ConservancyFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Denver, CO | $30K | 2023 |
| Wild Animal SanctuaryFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Keensburg, CO | $30K | 2023 |
| Handicapped Children Of AfganistanFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Denver, CO | $30K | 2023 |
| Arrupe Jesuit High SchoolFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Denver, CO | $30K | 2023 |
| Anacostia Riverkeeper IncFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Washington, DC | $30K | 2023 |
| Potomac ConservancyFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Silver Spring, MD | $30K | 2023 |
| Sf-Marin Community Food BankFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | San Francisco, CA | $27K | 2023 |
| Phoenix Foundation Of Maryland IncFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Frederick, MD | $25K | 2023 |
| George Washington'S Mount VernonFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Mount Vernon, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| American Red CrossFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Boone, IA | $25K | 2023 |
| Americares Foundation IncFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Stamford, CT | $25K | 2023 |
| Frederick Rescue MissionFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Frederick, MD | $25K | 2023 |
| Lawson House For Life DevelopmentFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Chicago, IL | $25K | 2023 |
| Audubon Canyon RanchFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Stinson Beach, CA | $22K | 2023 |
| Canal Community AllianceFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | San Rafael, CA | $22K | 2023 |
| Habitat For Humanity East BayFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Oakland, CA | $22K | 2023 |
| The Homeless Garden ProjectFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Santa Cruz, CA | $22K | 2023 |
| Aspen Valley Ski And Snowboard ClubFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Aspen, CO | $20K | 2023 |
| Civic Orchestra Of ChicagoFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Colorado Ski And Snowboard MuseumFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Vail, CO | $20K | 2023 |
| Miriam'S KitchenFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Washington, DC | $20K | 2023 |
| SomeFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Washington, DC | $20K | 2023 |
| Alliance For Choice In EducationFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Greenwood Village, CO | $20K | 2023 |
| Chicago Jesuit AcademyFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Chicago LightsFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| The Patrick & Shirley Ryan Opera CenterFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Franciscan OutreachFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Chicago, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Have DreamsFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Park Ridge, IL | $20K | 2023 |
| Meals Of MarinFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | San Rafael, CA | $18K | 2023 |
| The Colorado SymphonyFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Denver, CO | $17K | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Family ServicesFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Chicago, IL | $15K | 2023 |
| Glide Mem U Methodist ChurchFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | San Francisco, CA | $12K | 2023 |
| Project Angel HeartFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Denver, CO | $12K | 2023 |
| UddamiFOR PROGRAM SERVICES | Englewood, CO | $11K | 2023 |
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