Martin & Arlyn Shields Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Martin & Arlyn Shields Family Foundation is a private foundation in The Woodlands, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $98,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$98,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $104,500 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $109,500 | 13 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $104,500 | 12 | $2.2 million |
| 2025 | $98,000 | 13 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Martin & Arlyn Shields Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Martin & Arlyn Shields Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 8 | $41,000 |
| New York | 1 | $30,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $15,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $11,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Build schools | $30,000 |
| Door County Med Center Foundation | Assist the hospital to provide quality care for all residents and visitors of Door County. | $15,000 |
| Individual | Human needs assistance | $10,000 |
| Baylor University | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Individual | Human needs assistance | $5,000 |
| Individual | Vehicle repairs for those in need | $5,000 |
| Brownsville Society for Crippled Ch | Rehabilitative services to children with special needs | $5,000 |
| Individual | Animal Rescue | $5,000 |
| Individual | Provide medical care to countries that do not have access to quality medical care. | $5,000 |
| The Woodlands First | Religious Support | $5,000 |
| Tennessee Baptist Children's Home | Family Assistance | $1,000 |
| Individual | Animal Rescue | $1,000 |
| Individual | Take hope to the incarcerated and unseen population of our society to encourage them in their individual pursuit of personal and spiritual reconciliation. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Martin L Shields
- Arlyn C Shields
- Tara S Bryant
- Travis C Shields
Questions people ask
Does Martin & Arlyn Shields Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Martin & Arlyn Shields Family Foundation give?
$98,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Martin & Arlyn Shields Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Martin L Shields (Director), Arlyn C Shields (Director), Tara S Bryant (Director) and Travis C Shields (Director).
What does Martin & Arlyn Shields Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.