Sam Shine Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyGreenville, Indiana · EIN 35-1961730 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$5.5M
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$40,000
Total assets$135.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $7,400 and $200,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
30% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nokuse Education Inc | Freeport, FL | General | $3,301,280 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General | $501,045 |
| River Heritage Conservancy | Jeffersonville, IN | General | $390,000 |
| Central Indiana Land Trust | Indianapolis, IN | General | $305,500 |
| Community Foundation of Southern Indiana | New Albany, IN | General | $250,000 |
| Woodie Wheaton Land Trust | Forest City, ME | General | $200,000 |
| Purdue | West Lafayette, IN | General | $146,500 |
| Conservation Law Center | Bloomington, IN | General | $140,000 |
| Indiana Native Plant Society | Indianapolis, IN | General | $50,000 |
| Ecosystems Connections Institute | Denver, IN | General | $40,500 |
| Indiana Land Trust Alliance | Indianapolis, IN | General | $40,000 |
| Montessori Field School | Mt St Francis, IN | General | $35,000 |
| American Bird Conservancy | Marshall, VA | General | $10,125 |
| Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation | Jefferson City, MO | General | $10,000 |
| Wesselman Woods | Evansville, IN | General | $10,000 |
| Indiana Audubon Society | Connersville, IN | General | $7,400 |
| Indiana Nongame Wildlife Fund | Indianapolis, IN | General | $6,100 |
| Meritime Institute | Norfolk, VA | General | $5,000 |
| State of Indiana Cooperative Invasives Management | Bedford, IN | General | $1,500 |
| Habitat Solutions | Columbus, IN | General | $750 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,450,700 | 20 |
| 2023 | $2,206,071 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349105498
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-1961730
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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