Shivers Ministries Inc
Shivers Ministries Inc is a private foundation based in Plano, Texas. It reports organizing and starting new churches and providing ministry and assistance to needy families and relief centers.
Shivers Ministries Inc at a glance
In short: Shivers Ministries Inc gave $36K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Texas. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $36,199
- -0.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,262
- -0.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $680
- Total assets
- $1,631
- -69.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Shivers Ministries Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6201 Highway Drive, Plano, TX 75024
Phone: (972) 820-5312
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Shivers Ministries Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Prestonwood Christian Academy ($14K). Together the top 10 received $30K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,221), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. Other recipient states were Idaho (3%), Georgia (2%), Michigan (2%), and Florida (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Shivers Ministries Inc open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 15 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $831; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $831 first-time, $650 repeat.
- 87% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2022) to $36K (2023). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prestonwood Christian Academy Plano, TX | Support | $14,404 |
| Prestonwood Baptist Church Richardson, TX | Support | $7,881 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $5,221 |
| Master Cares - Africa Frisco, TX | Support | $1,620 |
| Launch Global Dallas, TX | Support | $1,200 |
| Mission Aviation Fellowship Nampa, ID | Support | $1,200 |
| Barry Wood Ministries Prosper, TX | Support | $747 |
| African Inland Mission Peachtree City, GA | Support | $710 |
| FCA Auburn Hills, MI | Support | $650 |
| CRU Orlando, FL | Support | $612 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,631 | $63,872 | $67,624 | $36,199 | 16 | $36,199 | $150 |
| 2023 | $5,383 | $68,671 | $68,291 | $36,329 | 16 | $36,329 | $182 |
| 2022 | $5,003 | $60,000 | $62,308 | $22,004 | 10 | $22,004 | $158 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shivers Ministries Inc reported a distributable amount of $150 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
On its 2024 filing, the foundation describes direct charitable activities as organizing and starting new churches, and ministering to and providing financial, medical, and food assistance to needy families and relief centers. Its 2024 grants included support for a Christian academy, a Baptist church, and various ministries and other organizations.
Launch Global, which received a 2024 grant, describes its mission as partnering with local churches to develop leaders who will serve communities around the world.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $36,199. Grant amounts ranged from $42 to $14,404, with a median grant of $680.
The largest reported grants included $14,404 to Prestonwood Christian Academy in Plano, Texas; $7,881 to Prestonwood Baptist Church in Richardson, Texas; and $5,221 to an individual recipient in Texas. Other grants included $1,620 to Master Cares - Africa, $1,200 each to Launch Global and Mission Aviation Fellowship, and $747 to Barry Wood Ministries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Holly Shivers and Brian Hermes as directors, and David Shivers as president.
Shivers Ministries Inc is led by David Shivers, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Shivers
President
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Hermes
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Holly Shivers
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Shivers Ministries Inc
How much does Shivers Ministries Inc give each year?
Shivers Ministries Inc gave $36K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $36K across 16 grants.
What is Shivers Ministries Inc's typical grant size?
Shivers Ministries Inc's median grant in 2024 was $680, and its average grant was $2,262, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Shivers Ministries Inc that year got $831 on average.
Where does Shivers Ministries Inc give grants?
Shivers Ministries Inc gives mostly in Texas: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Plano, TX (2 grants).
Does Shivers Ministries Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on Shivers Ministries Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (16 grants).
Who are Shivers Ministries Inc's largest grantees?
Shivers Ministries Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Prestonwood Christian Academy ($14,404), Prestonwood Baptist Church ($7,881) and Master Cares - Africa ($1,620), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($5,221), which are not listed by name. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Shivers Ministries Inc?
Shivers Ministries Inc reported $2K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $36K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $150 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Shivers Ministries Inc fund?
On its 2024 filing, the foundation describes direct charitable activities as organizing and starting new churches, and ministering to and providing financial, medical, and food assistance to needy families and relief centers. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Shivers Ministries Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Shivers Ministries Inc's EIN?
Shivers Ministries Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4250040. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Shivers Ministries Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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