The George L Shields Foundation Inc
The George L Shields Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1993 and based in Bethesda, Maryland. As a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as an independent foundation focused on distributing grants to nonprofit organizations across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$25.0M
-2.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.1M
+1.1% YoY
Grant Count
82
-9.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
+12.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation has not publicly provided a formal mission statement. However, based on its grantmaking patterns, the foundation supports organizations in the following primary areas:
- Education
- Science and STEM education
- Human Services
- Philanthropy and Voluntarism
- Disaster Preparedness and Relief
Grantmaking
The George L Shields Foundation is an active grantmaker with significant annual distribution activity.
Grant Range
$1,000–$150,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking extends across multiple states, with primary focus areas including:
- Maryland
- Colorado
- Illinois
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total Assets: $25.5 million
- Total Revenues: $1.98 million
- Total Expenses: $2.52 million
- Total Liabilities: $798
Revenue Composition (2023):
- Investment income and dividends: $553,118
- Net rental income: $448,988
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $927,968
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $24,965,545
- Total Giving: $2,056,000
The foundation maintains a healthy financial position with assets substantially exceeding annual expenses, allowing for consistent grant distribution.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $24,965,545 | $25,501,486 | $26,046,431 |
| Revenue | $2,012,186 | $1,979,190 | $1,934,348 |
| Expenses | $2,547,329 | $2,524,933 | $2,458,337 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,056,000 | $2,034,000 | $1,977,500 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,680,801 | $1,636,511 | $1,611,276 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,523,804 | $1,458,167 | $1,526,285 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Robert M. Reiner — Treasurer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANN SCHEIN CARLYSS | PRES & DIRECTOR | 5 | $45,000 |
| ROBERT M REINER | SECRETARY/TREAS | 5 | — |
| BRUCE MACDONALD | DIRECTOR | 2 | $4,000 |
| CAROLYN MOORE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $4,000 |
| ROBERT BRENENGEN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $4,000 |
Contact Information
Telephone: 301-634-3125
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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