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The Jack and Kathy Shields Family

Duxbury, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 846878692  ·  Private foundation

Based in Duxbury, Massachusetts, The Jack and Kathy Shields Family has awarded $3.4M across 112 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Smith College. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$540K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$11.0M
Total assets
112
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Jack and Kathy Shields Family funds

The Jack and Kathy Shields Family's giving carries a documented focus on food & agriculture.

Food & Agriculture

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Jack and Kathy Shields Family, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Smith College
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Nothampton, MA$150K2020
Crossroads for Kids Inc
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Duxbury, MA$125K2020
Crossroads for Kids Inc
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Duxbury, MA$125K2022
The Valedictorian Project
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Watertown, MA$100K2022
The Valedictorian Project
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Watertown, MA$100K2024
Crossroads for Kids Inc
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Duxbury, MA$96K2024
School on Wheels of Massachusetis Inc
PROGRAM SUPPORT
East Bridgewater, MA$75K2024
Crossroads for Kids Inc
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Duxbury, MA$75K2023
Tampa General Hospital Foundation Inc
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Tampa, FL$75K2022
House of Possibilities Inc
PROGRAM SUPPORT
North Easton, MA$75K2022
School on Wheels of Massachusetis Inc
PROGRAM SUPPORT
East Bridgewater, MA$60K2022
The Valedictorian Project
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Watertown, MA$60K2023
School on Wheels of Massachusetis Inc
PROGRAM SUPPORT
East Bridgewater, MA$50K2023
Community Servings Inc
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Jamaica Plain, MA$50K2023
Father Bills & Mainspring Inc
PROGRAM SUPPORT
Brockton, MA$50K2023

The Jack and Kathy Shields Family giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$540K
2022$917K
2023$813K
2024$1.1M

How to apply for funding from The Jack and Kathy Shields Family

From The Jack and Kathy Shields Family's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“OCTOBER 1”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at shieldsfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Jack and Kathy Shields Family

Does The Jack and Kathy Shields Family accept grant applications?
Yes — The Jack and Kathy Shields Family's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Jack and Kathy Shields Family fund?
The Jack and Kathy Shields Family's grants focus on food & agriculture. Recent recipients include Smith College, Crossroads for Kids Inc, Crossroads for Kids Inc. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Jack and Kathy Shields Family give in grants?
The Jack and Kathy Shields Family reported $540K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.4M over 112 grants.
Where is The Jack and Kathy Shields Family located?
The Jack and Kathy Shields Family is based in Duxbury, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 846878692.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Jack and Kathy Shields Family's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Jack and Kathy Shields Family. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.