The Fred and Armour Shin Foundation
The Fred and Armour Shin Foundation is a private foundation based in Burnet, Texas. It made 34 grants totaling $303,783 in 2025, supporting charitable organizations in Texas and several other states.
The Fred and Armour Shin Foundation at a glance
In short: The Fred and Armour Shin Foundation gave $304K across 34 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $303,783
- +53.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 34
- +25.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,935
- +21.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $15,888,023
- +49.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (91% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Fred and Armour Shin Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1315 Cr334, Burnet, TX 78611
Phone: (512) 970-5557
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Fred and Armour Shin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Asian American Resource Center Inc ($35K). Together the top 10 received $191K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 61 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Texas recipients received 91% of grant dollars. The remaining shares went to organizations in South Carolina (3%), Georgia (3%), Washington, DC (2%), and Virginia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Fred and Armour Shin Foundation gives
- 68% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 57% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $198K (2024) to $304K (2025). In 2025 it made 34 grants totaling $304K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asian American Resource Center Inc Austin, TX | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Burnet Presbyterian Church Burnet, TX | Charitable | $33,000 |
| Korean Culture Center of Austin Austin, TX | Charitable | $24,783 |
| Down Syndrome Association of S TX San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, TX | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Icej Murfreesboro, TX | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Austin Korean Senior Citizens Association Austin, TX | Charitable | $13,000 |
| AMED Global Arriba Maestros de Escuela Columbia, SC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Bridge International Christian Academy Round Rock, TX | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Mission to World Lawrenceville, GA | Charitable | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,888,023 | $5,672,290 | $351,090 | $303,783 | 34 | $304,728 | $636,447 | $530,238 |
| 2024 | $10,608,594 | $4,804,936 | $199,798 | $198,000 | 27 | $198,000 | $303,138 | $156,203 |
| 2023 | $6,003,456 | $6,003,456 | — | — | — | — | $3,456 | $12,272 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Fred and Armour Shin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $530K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including Asian American community services, religious and charitable work, disability services, education, health, and civic engagement.
The Asian American Resource Center says its mission is to improve the health and well-being of Asians and Asian Americans in Central Texas through education, advocacy, and support. The Arc of San Antonio says it works to improve the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their caregivers. Lakes Area Care describes its work as providing emergency food to families in the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District, along with nutrition classes and referrals to local services.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 34 grants totaling $303,783. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $35,000, with a median of $5,000. In 2024, it made 27 grants totaling $198,000. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 34 grants totaling $303,783.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $35,000 to Asian American Resource Center Inc; $33,000 to Burnet Presbyterian Church; $24,783 to Korean Culture Center of Austin; $20,000 each to Down Syndrome Association of S TX and Samaritan’s Purse; and $15,000 to ICEJ. Other notable awards included $13,000 to Austin Korean Senior Citizens Association and $10,000 each to AMED Global Arriba Maestros de Escuela, Bridge International Christian Academy, Mission to World, the Salvation Army, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
The foundation’s filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Fred Shin is President and Director. Armour Shin is a Director.
The Fred and Armour Shin Foundation is led by Fred Shin, President & Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Fred Shin
President & Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Armour Shin
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Alice Serralta (2023–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 The Fred and Armour Shin Foundation
How much does The Fred and Armour Shin Foundation give each year?
The Fred and Armour Shin Foundation gave $304K across 34 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $198K across 27 grants.
What is The Fred and Armour Shin Foundation's typical grant size?
The Fred and Armour Shin Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,935, across 34 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Fred and Armour Shin Foundation give grants?
The Fred and Armour Shin Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (8 grants), Burnet, TX (7 grants), San Antonio, TX (2 grants) and Marble Falls, TX (2 grants).
Does The Fred and Armour Shin Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on The Fred and Armour Shin Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (34 grants).
Who are The Fred and Armour Shin Foundation's largest grantees?
The Fred and Armour Shin Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Asian American Resource Center Inc ($35,000), Burnet Presbyterian Church ($33,000) and Korean Culture Center of Austin ($24,783), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Fred and Armour Shin Foundation?
The Fred and Armour Shin Foundation reported $15.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $305K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $530K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Fred and Armour Shin Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants supported organizations working in areas including Asian American community services, religious and charitable work, disability services, education, health, and civic engagement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Fred and Armour Shin Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Fred and Armour Shin Foundation's EIN?
The Fred and Armour Shin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0642447. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does The Fred and Armour Shin Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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