Shield-ayres Foundation
Austin, Texas · EIN 741938157 · Private foundation
Shield-ayres Foundation is a private foundation based in Austin, Texas. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $2.9M in grants paid and $15.6M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 483 individual grants from this funder — $8.3M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Shield-ayres Foundation funds
Shield-ayres Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, health care, higher education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shield Ranch Foundation GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION | Austin, TX | $600K | 2020 |
| Shield Ranch Foundation GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION | Austin, TX | $500K | 2024 |
| Austin Community Foundation GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION | Austin, TX | $400K | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from Shield-ayres Foundation
From Shield-ayres Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at shield-ayresfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Shield-ayres Foundation
- Does Shield-ayres Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — Shield-ayres Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Shield-ayres Foundation fund?
- Shield-ayres Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Shield Ranch Foundation, Austin Community Foundation. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Shield-ayres Foundation give in grants?
- Shield-ayres Foundation reported $2.9M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.3M over 483 grants.
- Where is Shield-ayres Foundation located?
- Shield-ayres Foundation is based in Austin, Texas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 741938157.
- How can I find foundations similar to Shield-ayres Foundation?
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