Shield of Faith
Shield of Faith is a private foundation focused on religion, based in South Bend, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $150.
Shield of Faith at a glance
In short: Shield of Faith gave $150 across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $150), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $150
- -94.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $150
- -94.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150
- Total assets
- $1,252
- +1152.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Shield of Faith funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Provident Ministries ($150).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $150 (2024) to $3K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $150.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Provident Ministries South Bend, IN | Support Worship | $150 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,252 | $8,761 | $7,609 | $150 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $100 | $2,700 | $2,700 | $2,700 | 1 | $2,700 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Shield of Faith is led by Gudelia Sours, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gudelia Sours
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Thomas Sours
Vice President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Shield of Faith
How much does Shield of Faith give each year?
Shield of Faith gave $150 across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3K across 1 grant.
How large is Shield of Faith?
Shield of Faith reported $1K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $9K.
What is Shield of Faith?
Shield of Faith is a private foundation focused on religion, based in South Bend, IN. It holds $1K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Shield of Faith operate?
Shield of Faith has awarded grants in Indiana.
What is Shield of Faith's EIN?
Shield of Faith's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3470017. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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