Shearman Foundation
Invitation OnlyLake Charles, Louisiana · EIN 72-0920599 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$296K
Organizations funded49
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$10.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
22% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Center | Lake Charles, LA | Donation | $65,000 |
| Community Foundation of Swla | Lake Charles, LA | Donation | $27,713 |
| Imperial Calcasieu Museum | Lake Charles, LA | Donation | $25,000 |
| St Louis Catholic High School | Lake Charles, LA | Donation | $20,000 |
| Mcneese Athletic | Lake Charles, LA | Donation | $19,500 |
| Camp Hardtner | Polluck, LA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Mcneese Univ Foundation | Lake Charles, LA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Polo for Life Inc | Wellinton, FL | Donation | $10,000 |
| Wheaton College | Norton, MA | Donation | $10,000 |
| Oberlin Girls Basketball | Oberlin, LA | Donation | $7,000 |
| Ar Mitchell Museum | Trinidad, CO | Donation | $5,000 |
| Banners at Mcneese | Lake Charles, LA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Carc | Lake Charles, LA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Christus St Patrick Foundation | Lake Charles, LA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Episcopal Church of Good Sheph | Lake Charles, LA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Iccs School | Lake Charles, LA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Reins of Hope | Lake Charles, LA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Sowela Foundation | Lake Charles, LA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Ukraine Focus | Alexandria, VA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Waters Edge | Lake Charles, LA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Anacoco High School | Anacoco, LA | Donation | $3,500 |
| Potters House | Lake Charles, LA | Donation | $3,500 |
| Autism Services of Southwest Louisiana | Lake Charles, LA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Acadiana | Lafayette, LA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Lake Charles Symphony Inc | Lake Charles, LA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Whistle Stop | Lake Charles, LA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Yale New Haven Hospital Office of Development | New Haven, CT | Donation | $2,500 |
| Calcasieu Parish School Board | Lake Charles, LA | Donation | $2,000 |
| Mcneese Alumni Association | Lake Charles, LA | Donation | $2,000 |
| A House Unbuilt | Lake Charles, LA | Donation | $1,500 |
| Big Red Tiger Backers | Dequincy, LA | Donation | $1,500 |
| Holden's Hope | Lake Charles, LA | Donation | $1,500 |
| Kappa Alpha Psi Lake Charles | Lake Charles, LA | Donation | $1,500 |
| West Cal-Cam Hospital Foundation | Sulphur, LA | Donation | $1,500 |
| Salvation Army | Lake Charles, LA | Donation | $1,200 |
| Fishers Island Church Golf Tournament | Fisher Island, NY | Donation | $1,000 |
| Fishers Island Community Center | Fisher Island, NY | Donation | $1,000 |
| Gymnastic Etc Parent Booster Club | Sulphur, LA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Junior League of Lake Charles | Lake Charles, LA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Lcmh Foundation | Lake Charles, LA | Donation | $1,000 |
| Barbe High School | Lake Charles, LA | Donation | $800 |
| Dequincy Primary School | Dequincy, LA | Donation | $500 |
| Elton Youth Football League | Elton, LA | Donation | $500 |
| Fishers Island Library Association | Fisher Island, NY | Donation | $500 |
| Fishers Island People's Project | Fisher Island, NY | Donation | $500 |
| Fishers Island Union Chapel | Fisher Island, NY | Donation | $500 |
| Hobo Hotel | Lake Charles, LA | Donation | $500 |
| LA Choral Foundation | Lake Charles, LA | Donation | $500 |
| Eastgate United Pentecostal Church | Vidor, TX | Donation | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $295,813 | 49 |
| 2024 | $296,850 | 38 |
| 2023 | $506,715 | 49 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622099349100602
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 72-0920599
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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