SHIELDS FOR FAMILIES
LOS ANGELES, CA · Mental Health & Crisis
Mission
SHIELDS FOR FAMILIES IS A COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY BASED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION SERVING FAMILIES RESIDING IN SOUTH LOS ANGELES WITH A PRIMARY GOAL TO: (1) PROMOTE FAMILY REUNIFICATION AND SUPPORT FAMILIES REMAINING INTACT IN THE COMMUNITY; (2) STRENGTHEN FAMILIES THROUGH THE PROVISION OF COMPREHENSIVE, COLLABORATIVE SERVICES; (3) IMPROVE THE GENERAL WELL BEING OF FAMILIES THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH PROGRAMS AND PREVENTIVE SOCIAL SERVICES; AND (4) PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE. SHIELDS EXISTS TO STRENGTHEN THE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY BY BUILDING SKILLS THROUGH EDUCATION, COUNSELING AND SUPPORT.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2022.
Who funds SHIELDS FOR FAMILIES
$2.1M in foundation grants on record from 14 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Special Service for Groups | $1.5M | 4 |
| California Community Foundation | $1.1M | 4 |
| Shelter Partnership | $530K | 4 |
| Baby2baby | $306K | 4 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $159K | 3 |
| Good Plus Foundation | $141K | 3 |
| Community Partners | $97K | 2 |
| Local Initiatives Support | $86K | 2 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | $75K | 1 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $30K | 2 |
Leadership
KATHRYN ICENHOWER PH D — CEO (Principal officer)
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