Shield-Ayres Foundation
Accepts applications
Shield-Ayres Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.1 million in 121 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.1 million
- Number of grants121
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$35.3 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
41% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 114 | $35.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.1 million | 121 | $35.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | See Website Wwwshield-Ayresfoundati 3103 Bee Caves Road Suite 203, Austin, TX 78746 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (512) 467-4021 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | See website (www.shield-ayresfoundation.org) for detailed information. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Shield-Ayres Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 108 | $1.9 million |
| New York | 4 | $95,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $65,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $20,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $15,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shield Ranch Foundation | General support of the organization | $500,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support of the organization | $45,000 |
| El Buen Samaritano | General support of the organization | $40,000 |
| Bread for the World Institute | General support of the organization | $30,000 |
| HFCC (Housing First Community Coalition) | General support of the organization | $25,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General support of the organization | $25,000 |
| American Youthworks | General support of the organization | $20,000 |
| Audubon Texas | General support of the organization | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation of Western NC | General support of the organization | $20,000 |
| Community Health Development Inc | General support of the organization | $20,000 |
| Great Springs Project | General support of the organization | $20,000 |
| Hill Country Alliance | General support of the organization | $20,000 |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes Inc | General support of the organization | $20,000 |
| National Wildlife Federation - SCRC | General support of the organization | $20,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy Co Daughters for Earth | General support of the organization | $20,000 |
| Rise Recovery | General support of the organization | $20,000 |
| The Safe Alliance | General support of the organization | $20,000 |
| San Antonio Food Bank | General support of the organization | $20,000 |
| Save Barton Creek Association | General support of the organization | $20,000 |
| Sugarloaf Pictures LLC | General support of the organization | $20,000 |
| Texas Agricultural Land Trust | General support of the organization | $20,000 |
| Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation | General support of the organization | $20,000 |
| Texas Water Trade | General support of the organization | $20,000 |
| Waterloo Greenway Conservancy | General support of the organization | $20,000 |
| Amala Foundation | General support of the organization | $15,000 |
| American Gateways | General support of the organization | $15,000 |
| Austin Youth River Watch | General support of the organization | $15,000 |
| Borderlands Research Institute | General support of the organization | $15,000 |
| Catholic Charities of Central Texas | General support of the organization | $15,000 |
| Center for Survivors of Torture | General support of the organization | $15,000 |
| Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute | General support of the organization | $15,000 |
| Friends of Cibolo Wilderness DBA Cibolo Nature Center & Farm | General support of the organization | $15,000 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | General support of the organization | $15,000 |
| Con Mi Madre | General support of the organization | $15,000 |
| Conspirare Inc | General support of the organization | $15,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support of the organization | $15,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General support of the organization | $15,000 |
| Families in Nature | General support of the organization | $15,000 |
| The Headwaters at the Comal | General support of the organization | $15,000 |
| International Justice Mission | General support of the organization | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Patricia Shield Ayres
- Vera Ayres Bowen
- Margaret Bowers Ayres
- Robert Atlee Ayres
- Marshall Ayres Bowen
- Elizabeth Ayres Domenech
- Gentry Shield Bowen
- Cindy Raab
Questions people ask
Does Shield-Ayres Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: See website (www.shield-ayresfoundation.org) for detailed information..
How much does Shield-Ayres Foundation give?
$2.1 million in tax year 2024, across 121 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Shield-Ayres Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Patricia Shield Ayres (Founder,trustee), Vera Ayres Bowen (President), Margaret Bowers Ayres (Vice President) and Robert Atlee Ayres (Treasurer) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Shield-Ayres Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, youth programs and international.