George and Helena Shen Foundation
Invitation OnlyLas Vegas, Nevada · EIN 45-2019336 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$38K
Organizations funded4
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$904K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Nevada.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| From the Heart Foundation | Oxnard, CA | Funding films to benefi society | $21,000 |
| CalTech | Pasadena, CA | Contribute to graduate scholarship and Visiting Professorship | $15,000 |
| Soar Foundation | Fremont, CA | Scholarship for impoverished chuildren | $1,000 |
| Wilmington Community Evangelical Church | Hockessin, DE | Enhance the educational work | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,000 | 4 |
| 2024 | $29,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $16,500 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630719349100323
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-2019336
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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