Martin & Arlyn Shields Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyThe Woodlands, Texas · EIN 45-3199581 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
16% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Door County Med Center Foundation | Sturgeon Bay, WI | Assist the hospital to provide quality care for all residents and visitors of Door County. | $15,000 |
| Baylor University | Waco, TX | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Houston, TX | Human needs assistance | $5,000 |
| Brownsville Society for Crippled Ch | Brownsville, TX | Rehabilitative services to children with special needs | $5,000 |
| LEAP Global Missions | Dallas, TX | Provide medical care to countries that do not have access to quality medical care. | $5,000 |
| Houston SPCA | Houston, TX | Animal Rescue | $1,000 |
The return also lists 7 grants to individuals ($57,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $98,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $104,500 | 12 |
| 2023 | $109,500 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641219349101029
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-3199581
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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