Warrior Shield Foundation Inc
Unite, honor and provide support for veterans, first responders, and gold star family members to enable them to find the help they need, either through direct assistance or connecting them within their shared vision network.
Warrior Shield Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Warrior Shield Foundation Inc gave $8K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,800
- -80.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,800
- -80.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,800
- Total assets
- $78,304
- -21.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Warrior Shield Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Stark Gratitude LLC ($8K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Warrior Shield Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2024) to $99K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stark Gratitude LLC Geneva, FL | Program Support | $7,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,304 | $135,316 | $156,745 | $7,800 | 1 |
| 2023 | $99,733 | $197,574 | $171,179 | $40,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $73,338 | $201,870 | $165,593 | $98,533 | 2 |
| 2021 | $41,496 | $51,901 | $10,405 | $10,000 | 1 |
About Warrior Shield Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Warrior Shield Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Winter Garden, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $78K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Warrior Shield Foundation Inc is led by Chance Showell, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chance Showell
President
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherri Whitaker
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Fasen
Vice President
Sargent at Arms → Sargent at A, 2022
Sargent at A → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Horowitz
Events Coordinator
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rich Gunther
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Gloria Branch (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Tina Jaeckle (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Brian Austin (2021) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Warrior Shield Foundation Inc
How much does Warrior Shield Foundation Inc give each year?
Warrior Shield Foundation Inc gave $8K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $40K across 1 grant.
How large is Warrior Shield Foundation Inc?
Warrior Shield Foundation Inc reported $78K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $135K.
What is Warrior Shield Foundation Inc?
Warrior Shield Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Winter Garden, FL. It holds $78K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Warrior Shield Foundation Inc operate?
Warrior Shield Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Florida, Nebraska, Ohio, Texas.
What is Warrior Shield Foundation Inc's EIN?
Warrior Shield Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3996754. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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