Sam Shine Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sam Shine Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Greenville, Indiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.5 million in 20 grants; the typical grant was $40,250 and the largest $3.3 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.5 million
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$40,250
- Largest grant$3.3 million
- Assets$136 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.2 million the year before.
55% of its 2024 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 | $2.2 million | 12 | $131 million |
| 2024 | $5.5 million | 20 | $136 million |
How to apply
Sam Shine Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Sam Shine Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 1 | $3.3 million |
| Indiana | 14 | $1.4 million |
| Virginia | 3 | $516,170 |
| Maine | 1 | $200,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nokuse Education Inc | General | $3.3 million |
| The Nature Conservancy | General | $501,045 |
| River Heritage Conservancy | General | $390,000 |
| Central Indiana Land Trust | General | $305,500 |
| Community Foundation of Southern Indiana | General | $250,000 |
| Woodie Wheaton Land Trust | General | $200,000 |
| Purdue | General | $146,500 |
| Conservation Law Center | General | $140,000 |
| Indiana Native Plant Society | General | $50,000 |
| Ecosystems Connections Institute | General | $40,500 |
| Indiana Land Trust Alliance | General | $40,000 |
| Montessori Field School | General | $35,000 |
| American Bird Conservancy | General | $10,125 |
| Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Wesselman Woods | General | $10,000 |
| Indiana Audubon Society | General | $7,400 |
| Indiana Nongame Wildlife Fund | General | $6,100 |
| Meritime Institute | General | $5,000 |
| State of Indiana Cooperative Invasives Management | General | $1,500 |
| Habitat Solutions | General | $750 |
Officers and trustees
- Phillip D Beaman
- Betty S Shine
- Matthew Aresco
- J Shine
- CJ Jackson
Questions people ask
Does Sam Shine Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sam Shine Foundation Inc give?
$5.5 million in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $40,250.
Who runs Sam Shine Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Phillip D Beaman (Board Chair), Betty S Shine (Director), Matthew Aresco (Director) and J Shine (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Sam Shine Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.