The Shores Family Foundation
The Shores Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wichita, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $65K. Net investment income was $124K.
The Shores Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Shores Family Foundation gave $65K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $65,000
- -18.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,500
- +103.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $32,500
- Total assets
- $1,236,276
- +5.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (62% 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 The Shores Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Samaritan's Purse ($40K). Together the top 2 received $65K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Shores Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 53% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $43K (2021) to $80K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Support Benevolent Organization Aiding Needy People | $40,000 |
| Missions of Hope International Glendale, AZ | Christian Benevolence for Needy | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,236,276 | $130,401 | $66,716 | $65,000 | 2 | $65,000 | $124,406 | $62,250 |
| 2023 | $1,172,591 | $78,919 | $81,714 | $80,000 | 5 | $80,000 | $67,505 | $57,336 |
| 2022 | $1,175,386 | $94,952 | $63,399 | $60,000 | 3 | $60,000 | $83,057 | $58,257 |
| 2021 | $1,143,872 | $104,442 | $44,920 | $42,500 | 3 | $42,500 | $101,668 | $62,837 |
| 2020 | $1,084,250 | $85,819 | $51,409 | $50,000 | 3 | — | $84,410 | $55,135 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Shores Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $62K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Shores Family Foundation is led by William B. Shores, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William B. Shores
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nikki L. Shores
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William B. Shores Jr.
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 The Shores Family Foundation
How much does The Shores Family Foundation give each year?
The Shores Family Foundation gave $65K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $80K across 5 grants.
How large is The Shores Family Foundation?
The Shores Family Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $65K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $62K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Shores Family Foundation operate?
The Shores Family Foundation has awarded grants in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Kentucky, Montana, North Carolina, New York, Virginia.
What is The Shores Family Foundation's EIN?
The Shores Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2988364. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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