The Jack and Kathy Shields Family Foundation
Historical FunderDuxbury, Massachusetts · EIN 84-6878692 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THE JACK AND KATHY SHIELDS FAMILY F |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 277, DUXBURY MA 02331 |
| Phone | 7814903238 |
| Form and materials | GRANT PROPOSAL, TAX EXEMPT LETTER, FINANCIAL AND PROJECT INFORMATION |
| Deadlines | OCTOBER 1 |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
21% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads for Kids Inc | Duxbury, MA | Program support | $112,800 |
| The Valedictorian Project | Watertown, MA | Program support | $100,000 |
| School on Wheels of Massachusetts Inc | East Bridgewater, MA | Program support | $75,000 |
| Bullard Family Foundation | Lutz, FL | Program support | $62,500 |
| Starting Right Now | Tampa, FL | Program support | $50,750 |
| Father Bills & Mainspring Inc | Brockton, MA | Program support | $50,000 |
| House of Possibilities Inc | North Easton, MA | Program support | $50,000 |
| Lovin Spoonfuls Inc | Newton, MA | Program support | $50,000 |
| Surivor Ventures | Norfolk, VA | Program support | $50,000 |
| Charity Guild Inc | Brockton, MA | Program support | $40,000 |
| Hope Floats Healing & Wellness Center Inc | Kingston, MA | Program support | $40,000 |
| Tampa Bay Watch | Tierra Verde, FL | Program support | $40,000 |
| Community Servings Inc | Jamaica Plain, MA | Program support | $35,000 |
| Regional Environmental Council Inc | Worcester, MA | Program support | $35,000 |
| The Base | Roxbury, MA | Program support | $35,000 |
| Metropolitan Ministries Inc | Tampa, FL | Program support | $32,000 |
| The Cape and Islands Veterans Outreach Center Inc | Hyannis, MA | Program support | $32,000 |
| Brockton Boys and Girls Clubboys and Girls Club of Metro South | Taunton, MA | Program support | $25,000 |
| Cape Wellness Collaborative Inc | South Yarmouth, MA | Program support | $25,000 |
| Found in Translation Inc | Dorchester, MA | Program support | $25,000 |
| Duxbury Lions Charitable Foundation Inc | Duxbury, MA | Food pantry | $7,000 |
| Marshfield Food Pantry Inc | Marshfield, MA | Food pantry | $7,000 |
| Plymouth Area Coalition for Homeless | Kingston, MA | Program support | $7,000 |
| Tampa General Hospital Foundation Inc | Tampa, FL | Program support | $7,000 |
| Weymouth Food Pantryweymouth Council for the Hungry | Weymouth, MA | Food pantry | $7,000 |
| Friends of the Duxbury Council on Aging Inc | Duxbury, MA | Program support | $6,250 |
| South Shore Peer Recovery Inc | Scituate, MA | Program support | $5,000 |
| Friendship Home | Norwell, MA | Program support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,016,300 | 28 |
| 2024 | $1,096,500 | 35 |
| 2023 | $812,810 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601739349100600
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-6878692
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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