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EIN 47-4347589

Shield 616

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
City
Colorado Springs
State
Colorado
Year formed
2015
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
M40: Safety Education
Description
Shield 616, Inc. Provides all-day rifle protection to first responders nationwide who sacrificially serve. We strive to bridge the gap between them and their communities through support and prayer.
Total revenues
$2,544,262
2023
Total expenses
$2,667,557
2023
Total assets
$1,458,490
2023
Num. employees
4
2023

Program areas at Shield 616

In 2023, our partnership with angel armor allowed us to continue focusing on providing all-day rifle rated protective armor. We were able to provide 712 complete sets of armor with rifle plates to police, sheriff and fire agencies. Additionally, we provided 250 sets of all-day rifle rated plates, and 1191 duty pouches to first responders in need. Thanks to our fundraising efforts across the country, our protective gear is being used in 394 agencies, spanning 34 states.

Who funds Shield 616

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
DAFgiving360Human Services$67,400
Kelly and Jeff Dillard Family FoundationOperations$62,500
Brosovich Family FoundationPhilanthropic Purposes$25,000
...and 10 more grants received

Financials for Shield 616

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,489,307
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$9,560
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$39,847
Miscellaneous revenues$5,548
Total revenues$2,544,262
Data update history
March 26, 2025
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $86,150 from National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc
January 4, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $7,125 from American Endowment Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $6,885 from American Online Giving Foundation
January 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCivic / social organizationsPublic safety organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationHuman servicesPublic safety
Characteristics
Provides grantsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
5575 Molly CT
Colorado Springs, CO 80908
Metro area
Colorado Springs, CO
County
El Paso County, CO
Website URL
shield616.org/ 
Phone
(719) 345-2442
IRS details
EIN
47-4347589
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2015
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
M40: Safety Education
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0264554
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-07-02
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