The Fred and Armour Shin Foundation
Invitation OnlyBurnet, Texas · EIN 92-0642447 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$304K
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$15.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
From the return
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
11% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian American Resource Center Inc | Austin, TX | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Burnet Presbyterian Church | Burnet, TX | Charitable | $33,000 |
| Korean Culture Center of Austin | Austin, TX | Charitable | $24,783 |
| Down Syndrome Association of S TX | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, TX | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Icej | Murfreesboro, TX | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Austin Korean Senior Citizens Association | Austin, TX | Charitable | $13,000 |
| AMED Global Arriba Maestros de Escuela | Columbia, SC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Bridge International Christian Academy | Round Rock, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Mission to World | Lawrenceville, GA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army | Dallas, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Arc of San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Turning Point USA | phoenix, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Lakes Area Care | Burnet, TX | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Ark of Highland Lakes | Marble Falls, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Austin Korean School | Austin, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | Austin, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Helping Center | Mable Falls, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Hope Medical Clinic | Austin, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| True Light Community Church | Aurora, TX | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Highland Lakes | Burnet, TX | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Casa | Kingsland, TX | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Christian Women's Job Corp | Burnet, TX | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Donald Fawcett Memorial Scholarship Endowment | Burnet, TX | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Hill Country Children's Advocacy Center | Burnet, TX | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Living Love Animal Rescue & Sanctuary | Marble Falls, TX | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Meals on Wheels | Georgetown, TX | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Cpac | Sterling, VA | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Austin Asian Community Health Initiative | Austin, TX | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Korean American Association of Austin | Austin, TX | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Vet Rides | Burnet, TX | Charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $303,783 | 34 |
| 2024 | $198,000 | 27 |
| 2023 | Unknown | 0 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611189349101141
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 92-0642447
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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