Martin & Arlyn Shields Family Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Martin & Arlyn Shields Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in The Woodlands, Texas, registered in 2012, with $627,426 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 7835, The Woodlands, TX, 77387 EIN 45-3199581 Since 2012
Revenue (FY2024)
$627K
▲ 1243.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$130K
Net assets
$2.1M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Martin & Arlyn Shields Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating198 mo reserves · +79% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Martin & Arlyn Shields Family Foundation: 198 mo reserves · +79% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Martin & Arlyn Shields Family Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Martin & Arlyn Shields Family Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 7835, The Woodlands, TX, 77387
- City
- The Woodlands
- State
- Texas
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $85K (FY2013) to $627K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.1M
Operating margin
79.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $627,426▲1243% | $130,100▼1.5% | $2,146,224▲30.2% | $2,146,224▲30.2% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $46,709▼34.7% | $132,089▲6.2% | $1,648,898▼4.9% | $1,648,898▼4.9% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $71,486▼55.2% | $124,414▼16.5% | $1,734,278▼3.0% | $1,734,278▼3.0% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $159,627▲262% | $149,005▲16.4% | $1,787,206▲0.6% | $1,787,206▲0.6% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $44,068▼46.3% | $127,996▲13.8% | $1,776,584▼4.5% | $1,776,584▼4.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $82,128▲15.7% | $112,480▲9.1% | $1,860,512▼1.6% | $1,860,512▼1.6% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $70,980▼91.3% | $103,070▲45.4% | $1,890,864▼1.7% | $1,890,864▼1.7% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $816,243▲2080% | $70,872▲3.1% | $1,922,954▲63.3% | $1,923,184▲63.2% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $37,446▼55.9% | $68,732▼17.8% | $1,177,583▼2.6% | $1,178,198▼2.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $84,893▼15.5% | $83,600▼6.0% | $1,208,869▲0.1% | $1,209,353▲0.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $100,511▲17.7% | $88,946▲4.3% | $1,207,576▲1.0% | $1,207,692▲1.0% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $85,392 | $85,245▲69.0% | $1,196,011 | $1,196,011 | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $50,432▲18.8% | $1,195,864▼1.4% | $1,195,864▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $42,438 | $1,213,101 | $1,213,101 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Martin & Arlyn Shields Family Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Martin & Arlyn Shields Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-3199581, based in The Woodlands, Texas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Martin & Arlyn Shields Family Foundation's EIN?
- Martin & Arlyn Shields Family Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-3199581.
- How much revenue does Martin & Arlyn Shields Family Foundation report?
- Martin & Arlyn Shields Family Foundation reported $627,426 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Martin & Arlyn Shields Family Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Martin & Arlyn Shields Family Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Martin & Arlyn Shields Family Foundation (EIN 45-3199581) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.