SHIELD-AYRES FOUNDATION
Austin, TX, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
74-1938157
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
Austin, TX, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
74-1938157
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Family Foundation
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The SHIELD-AYRES FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that has disbursed $2.1 million in grants to 238 grantees in the filing year 2024. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of its profile page to assess their fit for funding opportunities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
THE FOUNDATION AT SHIELD RANCH
$2.3M
13%
AUSTIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
$1.2M
6%

Bread for the World Institute
$290K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
121
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SHIELD-AYRES FOUNDATION?
Yes. SHIELD-AYRES FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does SHIELD-AYRES FOUNDATION give?
SHIELD-AYRES FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, District Of Columbia, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are SHIELD-AYRES FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SHIELD-AYRES FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SHIELD-AYRES FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SHIELD-AYRES FOUNDATION awarded about 120 grants, totaling nearly $2.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SHIELD-AYRES FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SHIELD-AYRES FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 240 grantees. Recent grantees include THE FOUNDATION AT SHIELD RANCH, AUSTIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC, and Bread for the World Institute. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SHIELD-AYRES FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting SHIELD-AYRES FOUNDATION’s website.
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