Sam Shure Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMedinah, Illinois · EIN 36-6109995 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$10K
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$500
Total assets$199K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,000.
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
62% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food for the Soul | Wood Dale, IL | Purpose of the Organization | $4,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Geneva, IL | Purpose of the Organizatiion | $2,000 |
| OSCOD Inc | Alexandria, VA | Purpose of the Organization | $1,000 |
| Doctors with out Borders | New York, NY | Purpose of the Organization | $1,000 |
| Buddy Foundation | Arlington Heights, IL | Purpose of the Organization | $500 |
| World Food Program | Washington, DC | Purpose of the Organization | $500 |
| Toys for Tots Foundation | Triangle, VA | Purpose of the Organization | $500 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TX | Purpose of the Organization | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,000 | 8 |
| 2024 | $9,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $10,500 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631319349103718
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6109995
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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