Lewis G Schaeneman Jr Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyHamden, Connecticut · EIN 06-1390923 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$279K
Organizations funded33
Typical grant$5,500
Total assets$8.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,600 and $12,500.
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
57% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leap | New Haven, CT | To further the exempt works of the recipient | $29,500 |
| New Reach | New Haven, CT | To further the exempt works of the recipient | $19,500 |
| St Martin de Porres Academy | New Haven, CT | To further the exempt works of the recipient | $17,500 |
| Loaves and Fishes - Ithaca | Ithaca, NY | To further the exempt works of the recipient | $15,000 |
| New Haven Reads | New Haven, CT | To further the exempt works of the recipient | $15,000 |
| Solar Youth | New Haven, CT | To further the exempt works of the recipient | $15,000 |
| Youth Continuum Inc | New Haven, CT | To further the exempt works of the recipient | $15,000 |
| Horizons at the Foote School | New Haven, CT | To further the exempt works of the recipient | $13,500 |
| Clifford Beers Community Care Center | New Haven, CT | To further the exempt works of the recipient | $12,500 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Network | Varona, VA | To further the exempt works of the recipient | $10,000 |
| Emerge Connecticut | New Haven, CT | To further the exempt works of the recipient | $10,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes - Charlottesville | Charlottesville, VA | To further the exempt works of the recipient | $10,000 |
| Nelson County Pantry | Lovingston, VA | To further the exempt works of the recipient | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army - Charlottesville | Charlottesville, VA | To further the exempt works of the recipient | $9,205 |
| Uva Women's Center | Charlottesville, VA | To further the exempt works of the recipient | $8,000 |
| Rockfish Valley Community Center | Nellyford, VA | To further the exempt works of the recipient | $5,750 |
| The Free Book Bus | Charlottesville, VA | To further the exempt works of the recipient | $5,500 |
| Rockfish Valley Foundation | Nellyford, VA | To further the exempt works of the recipient | $5,395 |
| Big Brothersbig Sisters of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA | To further the exempt works of the recipient | $5,000 |
| Deerfield Academy | Deerfield, MA | To further the exempt works of the recipient | $5,000 |
| Family and Children's Services | Itheca, NY | To further the exempt works of the recipient | $5,000 |
| Family Reading Partnership | Ithaca, NY | To further the exempt works of the recipient | $5,000 |
| The Haven | Charlottesville, VA | To further the exempt works of the recipient | $5,000 |
| Women's Opportunity Center | Ithaca, NY | To further the exempt works of the recipient | $5,000 |
| Casa Piedmont | Charlottesville, VA | To further the exempt works of the recipient | $4,600 |
| Madison House | Charlottesville, VA | To further the exempt works of the recipient | $3,550 |
| Colgate University | Hamilton, NY | To further the exempt works of the recipient | $3,500 |
| Community Soup Kitchen | New Haven, CT | To further the exempt works of the recipient | $2,000 |
| Connecticut Foodshare | Wallingford, CT | To further the exempt works of the recipient | $2,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes | New Haven, CT | To further the exempt works of the recipient | $2,000 |
| Shoreline Soup Kitchens and Pantries | Essex, CT | To further the exempt works of the recipient | $2,000 |
| Wheat | West Haven, CT | To further the exempt works of the recipient | $2,000 |
| Humane Society of Nelson County | Lovingston, VA | To further the exempt works of the recipient | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $279,000 | 33 |
| 2024 | $240,361 | 35 |
| 2023 | $250,007 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601279349102720
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1390923
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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