L S Sam Shoen Foundation
Historical FunderEagan, Minnesota · EIN 91-6508655 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $60,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MR SAMUEL W SHOEN TRUSTEE |
|---|---|
| Address | 1253 UMATILLA STREET, PORT TOWNSEND WA 98368 |
| Phone | 2063443689 |
| Form and materials | CONTACT MR. SAMUEL W SHOEN AT ABOVE ADDRESS |
| Deadlines | CONTACT MR. SAMUEL W SHOEN AT ABOVE ADDRESS |
| Restrictions | CONTACT MR. SAMUEL W SHOEN AT ABOVE ADDRESS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
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 Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centrum Foundation | Port Townsend, WA | General operating | $126,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Waukesha, WI | General operating | $60,000 |
| Pet Helpers | Round Rock, TX | General operating | $60,000 |
| University of Washington | Seattle, WA | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | Seattle, WA | General operating | $25,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $296,500 | 5 |
| 2024 | $346,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $380,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601259349101255
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-6508655
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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