Shodeen Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Shodeen Family Foundation is a private foundation in Geneva, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $101,150 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$101,150
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$4.4 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was down from $122,900 the year before.
60% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $174,725 | 49 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $122,900 | 40 | $4.1 million |
| 2025 | $101,150 | 47 | $4.4 million |
How to apply
Shodeen Family Foundation 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.
What Shodeen Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 30 | $68,650 |
| Wisconsin | 11 | $20,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $5,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $2,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $2,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Special Olympics Illinois | Donation | $10,000 |
| Individual | Donation | $5,000 |
| Ecker Center for Mental Health | Donation | $5,000 |
| Hesed House | Donation | $5,000 |
| Il Firefighters Association Foundation | Donation | $5,000 |
| Mill Creek Elementary School PTO | Donation | $5,000 |
| Open Arms Free Clinic | Donation | $5,000 |
| Rob Koranda Scholarship Foundation | Donation | $5,000 |
| Sunnyside Farms | Donations | $5,000 |
| Vip Services Inc | Donation | $5,000 |
| Casa Kane County | Donation | $4,000 |
| Waubonsee Community College | 2023/2024 scholarships | $4,000 |
| Fellow Mortals Wildlife Hospital | Donation | $2,500 |
| Big Foot Lions Club | Donations | $2,000 |
| GHS Scholarship-Indiana University Office of the Bursar | Donation | $2,000 |
| GHS Scholarship-Univ Kansas Financial Aid & Scholarships | Donation | $2,000 |
| GHS Scholarship-Univ Michigan Ofc of Financial Aid-Scholarships | Donation | $2,000 |
| Ecker Center for Mental Health | 2024 gala support | $1,500 |
| Exchange Club of the Tri-Cities Il Foundation | Donation | $1,500 |
| Vip Services Inc | Donation | $1,500 |
| Geneva Center for the Arts | Sponsor silk screening | $1,400 |
| Alzheimer's Assoc-In Memory G Havlicek Jr | Donation | $1,000 |
| Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Cas Allotment | Donation | $1,000 |
| Bike Bald Group | Donation | $1,000 |
| Community Church of Fontana | Donations | $1,000 |
| Ecker Center for Mental Health | 2024 gala support | $1,000 |
| Geneva Garden Club | Donation | $1,000 |
| Geneva Park District | 2024 autumn fest sponsor | $1,000 |
| GHS Scholarship-North Central College Advancement Ofc | Donation | $1,000 |
| GHS Scholarship-Univ of Illinois Osfa | Donation | $1,000 |
| Hope for Haitians - 5K Sponsor | Donation | $1,000 |
| Kane County Forest Perserve Foundation | Donation | $1,000 |
| Lazarus House | Posh picnic sponsor | $1,000 |
| Make Kane County Fit for KIDS-2025 Walk to School | Donation | $1,000 |
| Marklund Geneva | 2024 run/walk silver sponsor | $1,000 |
| Safe Place & Rape Crisis Center Inc | Donation | $1,000 |
| Smiles Inc | Donation | $1,000 |
| St Luke & St Bernardine Parish | Donation | $1,000 |
| PJ Parksinson's Support | Donation | $750 |
| A Ray of Hope | '24 golf outing sponsor | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kent W Shodeen
- Anna S Harmon
- Beth C Shodeen
- Craig A Shodeen
Questions people ask
Does Shodeen Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shodeen Family Foundation give?
$101,150 in tax year 2025, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Shodeen Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kent W Shodeen (President), Anna S Harmon (Treasurer), Beth C Shodeen (Director) and Craig A Shodeen (Secretary).
What does Shodeen Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.