EIN 47-4347589

Shield 616

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
Year formed
2015
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
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
$2,579,615
2022
Total expenses
$2,463,233
2022
Total assets
$1,623,324
2022
Num. employees
4
2022

Program areas at Shield 616

In 2022, our partnership with angel armor allowed us to continue focusing on providing all-day rifle rated protective armor. We were able to provide 580 complete sets of armor with rifle plates to police, sheriff and fire agencies. Additionally, we provided 305 sets of all-day rifle rated plates, and 179 duty pouches to first responders in need. Thanks to our fundraising efforts across the country, our protective gear is being used in 356 agencies, spanning 34 states.

Who funds Shield 616

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN IncGrowth$417,654
American Endowment FoundationDisaster Relief$71,232
Kelly and Jeff Dillard Family FoundationOperations$62,500
...and 20 more grants received totalling $753,746

Personnel at Shield 616

NameTitleCompensation
Jake SkifstadPresident$193,500
Chris BrownDirector of$82,500
Jacob E SkifstadPresident$0

Financials for Shield 616

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,524,491
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$2,936
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$4,442
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$40,141
Miscellaneous revenues$7,605
Total revenues$2,579,615

Form 990s for Shield 616

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-10-31990View PDF
2021-122022-11-09990View PDF
2020-122021-11-18990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-02-24990View PDF
...and 4 more Form 990s
Data update history
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
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 12 new grant, including a grant for $417,654 from National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $71,232 from American Endowment Foundation
July 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 12 new grant, including a grant for $450,940 from National Christian Foundation / Natl Christian Charitable FDN Inc
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
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