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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 74-1938157

Shield-Ayres Foundation

A private foundation in Austin, TX. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 121 grants and $2.1 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
See Website Wwwshield-Ayresfoundati
3103 Bee Caves Road Suite 203
Austin, TX 78746
(512) 467-4021
Form and materials
See website (www.shield-ayresfoundation.org) for detailed information.
Deadlines
See website (www.shield-ayresfoundation.org) for detailed information.
Restrictions
See website (www.shield-ayresfoundation.org) for detailed information.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $2,137,925

    Grants listed
    121
    Assets, end of year
    $19,140,519

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,429,250

    Grants listed
    114
    Assets, end of year
    $18,570,499

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,862,083

    Grants listed
    116
    Assets, end of year
    $17,106,663

  • Tax year 2021

    $2,268,250

    Grants listed
    129
    Assets, end of year
    $15,569,123

  • Tax year 2020

    $2,887,348

    Grants listed
    134
    Assets, end of year
    $15,568,530

  • Tax year 2019

    $1,722,510

    Grants listed
    125
    Assets, end of year
    $16,667,886

Grants paid in 2024

121 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Shield Ranch FoundationAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $500,000
  2. Doctors Without BordersNew York, NY

    General support of the organization

    $45,000
  3. El Buen SamaritanoAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $40,000
  4. Bread for the World InstituteWashington, DC

    General support of the organization

    $30,000
  5. HFCC (housing First Community Coalition)San Antonio, TX

    General support of the organization

    $25,000
  6. The Nature ConservancySan Antonio, TX

    General support of the organization

    $25,000
  7. American YouthworksAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $20,000
  8. Audubon TexasAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $20,000
  9. Community Foundation of Western NCAsheville, NC

    General support of the organization

    $20,000
  10. Community Health Development IncUvalde, TX

    General support of the organization

    $20,000
  11. Great Springs ProjectAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $20,000
  12. Hill Country AllianceDripping SPGS, TX

    General support of the organization

    $20,000
  13. Mobile Loaves & Fishes IncAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $20,000
  14. National Wildlife Federation - SCRCAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $20,000
  15. Neo Philanthropy Co Daughters for EarthNew York, NY

    General support of the organization

    $20,000
  16. Rise RecoverySan Antonio, TX

    General support of the organization

    $20,000
  17. The Safe AllianceAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $20,000
  18. San Antonio Food BankSan Antonio, TX

    General support of the organization

    $20,000
  19. Save Barton Creek AssociationAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $20,000
  20. Sugarloaf Pictures LLCAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $20,000
  21. Texas Agricultural Land TrustSan Antonio, TX

    General support of the organization

    $20,000
  22. Texas Parks and Wildlife FoundationDallas, TX

    General support of the organization

    $20,000
  23. Texas Water TradeAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $20,000
  24. Waterloo Greenway ConservancyAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $20,000
  25. Amala FoundationAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $15,000
  26. American GatewaysAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $15,000
  27. Austin Youth River WatchAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $15,000
  28. Borderlands Research InstituteAlpine, TX

    General support of the organization

    $15,000
  29. Catholic Charities of Central TexasAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $15,000
  30. Center for Survivors of TortureDallas, TX

    General support of the organization

    $15,000
  31. Chihuahuan Desert Research InstituteFort Davis, TX

    General support of the organization

    $15,000
  32. Friends of Cibolo Wilderness DBA Cibolo Nature Center & FarmBoerne, TX

    General support of the organization

    $15,000
  33. Hawaii Community FoundationHonolulu, HI

    General support of the organization

    $15,000
  34. Con Mi MadreAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $15,000
  35. Conspirare IncAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $15,000
  36. Doctors Without BordersNew York, NY

    General support of the organization

    $15,000
  37. Environmental Defense FundNew York, NY

    General support of the organization

    $15,000
  38. Families in NatureAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $15,000
  39. The Headwaters at the ComalNew Braunfels, TX

    General support of the organization

    $15,000
  40. International Justice MissionArlington, VA

    General support of the organization

    $15,000
  41. Youth and Family Alliance DBA LifeworksAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $15,000
  42. People's Community ClinicAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $15,000
  43. Save Our Springs AllianceAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $15,000
  44. Shoal Creek ConservancyAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $15,000
  45. Texan by NatureAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $15,000
  46. Texas Children in NatureAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $15,000
  47. Texas Land Trust CouncilWimberley, TX

    General support of the organization

    $15,000
  48. Texas Parks and Wildlife FoundationDallas, TX

    General support of the organization

    $15,000
  49. Trinity Center at St David's ChurchAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $15,000
  50. US Fund for UNICEFHouston, TX

    General support of the organization

    $15,000
  51. US Fund for UNICEFHouston, TX

    General support of the organization

    $15,000
  52. Volunteer Healthcare ClinicAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $15,000
  53. Workers Defense ProjectAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $15,000
  54. Nueces Canyon Opportunities for Recreation and EducationCamp Wood, TX

    General support of the organization

    $14,175
  55. A Rocha USAAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  56. American Farmland TrustWashington, DC

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  57. The ARC of the Capital AreaAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  58. Austin Classical GuitarAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  59. Austin ClubhouseAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  60. Austin Parks FoundationAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  61. Austin Partners in EducationAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  62. Avance-AustinAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  63. Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and PovertyWaco, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  64. Bread for the World InstituteWashington, DC

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  65. Breakthrough AustinAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  66. Brighton CenterSan Antonio, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  67. Camp AllenNavasota, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  68. Camp Aranzazu IncRockport, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  69. Casa MarianellaAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  70. Child Advocates San AntonioSan Antonio, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  71. ChildsafeSan Antonio, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  72. Comal County Conservation AllianceNew Braunfels, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  73. Communities in Schools of Central TexasAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  74. Communities in Schools of San AntonioSan Antonio, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  75. Equity KidsAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  76. Farmshare AustinCedar Creek, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  77. Foster Angels of Central TexasAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  78. Gemini InkSan Antonio, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  79. Girls Empowerment NetworkAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  80. Good Samaritan Community ServicesSan Antonio, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  81. Greater Edwards Aquifer AllianceSan Antonio, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  82. Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies Texas A&M University CCorpus Christi, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  83. Healthy Futures of TexasSan Antonio, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  84. Hill Country ConservancyAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  85. Hospice AustinAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  86. I Live Here I Give HereAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  87. Keep Austin FedAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  88. The Literacy Coalition of Central TexasAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  89. Marfa Public RadioMarfa, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  90. Martinez St Women's Center Empower HouseSan Antonio, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  91. MeasureAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  92. NAMI Central TexasAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  93. National Domestic Violence HotlineAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  94. The New PhilanthropistsAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  95. Open Door PreschoolsAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  96. PelotonuAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  97. The Refugee Collective (formerly Multicultural Refugee Coalition )Austin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  98. Vincare Services of Austin Foundation DBA Saint Louise HouseAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  99. San Antonio Metropolitan Ministry Inc (samministries)San Antonio, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  100. Save Barton Creek AssociationAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  101. South Cumberland Community FundMonteagle, TN

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  102. Texas After Violence ProjectAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  103. Texas Beef InitiativeDripping SPGS, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  104. Texas Freedom Network Education FundAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  105. Texas Native Seeds - Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute - Texas A&MKingsville, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  106. Texas State University Development Foundation - Meadows CenterSan Marcos, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  107. The Texas TribuneAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  108. Thrive Youth Center IncSan Antonio, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  109. Todos Juntos Learning CenterAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  110. The Trail ConservancyAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  111. Travis County Parks FoundationAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  112. Turtle Island Restoration NetworkForest Knolls, CA

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  113. Utsa Southwest (aka Utsa Arts Formerly Southwest School of Art)San Antonio, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  114. VelaAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  115. Welcome Table IncAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  116. Women's Storybook Project of TexasAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  117. YMCA of AustinAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  118. YMCA of Greater San AntonioSan Antonio, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  119. Zilker 351Austin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  120. Colorado River AllianceAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $7,500
  121. People Fund (imputed Interest)Austin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $6,250

Approved for future payment

39 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. Shield Ranch FoundationAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $1,500,000
  2. Bread for the World InstituteWashington, DC

    General support of the organization

    $60,000
  3. Hill Country AllianceDripping SPGS, TX

    General support of the organization

    $40,000
  4. Texas Agricultural Land TrustSan Antonio, TX

    General support of the organization

    $40,000
  5. Texas Water TradeAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $40,000
  6. The Safe AllianceAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $40,000
  7. Borderlands Research InstituteAlpine, TX

    General support of the organization

    $30,000
  8. Families in NatureAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $30,000
  9. Texas Parks and Wildlife FoundationDallas, TX

    General support of the organization

    $30,000
  10. HFCC (housing First Community Coalition)San Antonio, TX

    General support of the organization

    $25,000
  11. Austin Parks FoundationAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $20,000
  12. Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and PovertyWaco, TX

    General support of the organization

    $20,000
  13. Community Health Development IncUvalde, TX

    General support of the organization

    $20,000
  14. El Buen SamaritanoAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $20,000
  15. National Wildlife Federation - SCRCAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $20,000
  16. Rise RecoverySan Antonio, TX

    General support of the organization

    $20,000
  17. The Refugee Collective (formerly Multicultural Refugee Coalition )Austin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $20,000
  18. Vincare Services of Austin Foundation DBA Saint Louise HouseAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $20,000
  19. Waterloo Greenway ConservancyAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $20,000
  20. Women's Storybook Project of TexasAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $20,000
  21. Colorado River AllianceAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $15,000
  22. Conspirare IncAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $15,000
  23. Texas Land Trust CouncilWimberley, TX

    General support of the organization

    $15,000
  24. Workers Defense ProjectAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $15,000
  25. Austin Tan Cerca de la FronteraAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  26. Avance-AustinAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  27. Camp AllenNavasota, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  28. Child Advocates San AntonioSan Antonio, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  29. Comal County Conservation AllianceNew Braunfels, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  30. Gemini InkSan Antonio, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  31. Girls Empowerment NetworkAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  32. Hill Country ConservancyAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  33. I Live Here I Give HereAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  34. Martinez St Women's Center Empower HouseSan Antonio, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  35. Texas State University Development Foundation - Meadows CenterSan Marcos, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  36. Todos Juntos Learning CenterAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  37. Travis County Parks FoundationAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  38. Welcome Table IncAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000
  39. YMCA of AustinAustin, TX

    General support of the organization

    $10,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Environment23 grants $332,50034% of the total
  2. International aid6 grants $130,00013% of the total
  3. Education10 grants $110,00011% of the total
  4. Human services9 grants $95,00010% of the total
  5. Philanthropy and grantmaking5 grants $55,0006% of the total
  6. Food and agriculture5 grants $50,0005% of the total
  7. 9 other causes17 grants $220,00022% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Texas108 grants $1,912,925
  2. New York4 grants $95,000
  3. District of Columbia4 grants $65,000
  4. North Carolina1 grant $20,000
  5. Hawaii1 grant $15,000
  6. California1 grant $10,000
  7. Illinois1 grant $10,000
  8. Tennessee1 grant $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

8 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Patricia Shield AyresFOUNDER,TRUSTEE Hours 1.5Pay $0
  • Vera Ayres BowenPRESIDENT Hours 3Pay $0
  • Margaret Bowers AyresVICE PRESIDENT Hours 1.5Pay $0
  • Robert Atlee AyresTREASURER Hours 3Pay $0
  • Marshall Ayres BowenSECRETARY Hours 1.5Pay $0
  • Elizabeth Ayres DomenechTRUSTEE Hours 1.5Pay $0
  • Gentry Shield BowenTRUSTEE Hours 1.5Pay $0
  • Cindy RaabEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $131,248

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