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Samuel H Shouse Sr

Preselected recipients only Chicago, Illinois · EIN 616124051

Samuel H Shouse Sr is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $23,743 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $23,743 and the largest $23,743. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $21,659 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$22,6231$522,614
2024$21,6591$556,786
2025$23,7431$600,451

How to apply

Samuel H Shouse Sr says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Samuel H Shouse Sr funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Kentucky.

StateGrantsAmount
Kentucky1$23,743

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
South Elkhorn Baptist Church
Lexington, KY
General$23,743

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Samuel H Shouse Sr accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Samuel H Shouse Sr give?

$23,743 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $23,743.

Who runs Samuel H Shouse Sr?

Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee).

What does Samuel H Shouse Sr fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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