The George L Shields Foundation INC — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

The George L Shields Foundation INC is a private foundation based in Bethesda, Maryland with $25M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$25Mtotal assets

1995IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants The George L Shields Foundation INC has awarded

40 grantees · $1.6M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

Johns Hopkins University $150K
Earth Conservation Corps $100K
The Juilliard School $97K
Frederick Community College Foundation Inc $75K
Tahirih Justice Center $75K
Doctors Without Borders Usa $75K
Children's Hospital Foundation $65K
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society $55K
Ray Of Hope Cancer Foundation $50K
The Shedd Aquarium $50K
The Nature Conservancy $50K
Craig Hospital Foundation $50K
Chesapeake Bay Foundation $50K
Thresholds $35K
Handicapped Children Of Afganistan $30K
Arrupe Jesuit High School $30K
Anacostia Riverkeeper Inc $30K
Highline Canal Conservancy $30K
Wild Animal Sanctuary $30K
Potomac Conservancy $30K
Sf-marin Community Food Bank $27K
Hood College $25K
George Washington's Mount Vernon $25K
Americares Foundation Inc $25K
American Red Cross $25K

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2018$1.9M
FY2019$1.9M
FY2020$1.9M
FY2021$1.8M
FY2022$2M
FY2023$2M

About The George L Shields Foundation INC

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersBethesda, Maryland
EIN521851638
IRS ruling1995

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

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Frequently asked questions

What is The George L Shields Foundation INC?

The George L Shields Foundation INC is a private foundation based in Bethesda, Maryland with $25M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does The George L Shields Foundation INC fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of The George L Shields Foundation INC?

The George L Shields Foundation INC's EIN is 521851638. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from The George L Shields Foundation INC?

Private foundations like The George L Shields Foundation INC typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with The George L Shields Foundation INC. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.