Shearman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Shearman Foundation is a private foundation in Lake Charles, Louisiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $295,813 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $65,000. 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$295,813
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$10.1 million
- New grantees49%
Giving in 2025 was down from $296,850 the year before.
49% 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 | $506,715 | 49 | $9.8 million |
| 2024 | $296,850 | 38 | $10.1 million |
| 2025 | $295,813 | 49 | $10.1 million |
How to apply
Shearman 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 Shearman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 38 | $259,713 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 5 | $3,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Center | Donation | $65,000 |
| Community Foundation of Swla | Donation | $27,713 |
| Imperial Calcasieu Museum | Donation | $25,000 |
| St Louis Catholic High School | Donation | $20,000 |
| McNeese Athletic | Donation | $19,500 |
| Camp Hardtner | Donation | $10,000 |
| McNeese Univ Foundation | Donation | $10,000 |
| Polo for Life Inc | Donation | $10,000 |
| Wheaton College | Donation | $10,000 |
| Oberlin Girls Basketball | Donation | $7,000 |
| Ar Mitchell Museum | Donation | $5,000 |
| Banners at McNeese | Donation | $5,000 |
| Carc | Donation | $5,000 |
| Christus St Patrick Foundation | Donation | $5,000 |
| Episcopal Church of Good Sheph | Donation | $5,000 |
| Iccs School | Donation | $5,000 |
| Reins of Hope | Donation | $5,000 |
| Sowela Foundation | Donation | $5,000 |
| Ukraine Focus | Donation | $5,000 |
| Waters Edge | Donation | $5,000 |
| Anacoco High School | Donation | $3,500 |
| Potters House | Donation | $3,500 |
| Autism Services of Southwest Louisiana | Donation | $2,500 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Acadiana | Donation | $2,500 |
| Lake Charles Symphony Inc | Donation | $2,500 |
| Whistle Stop | Donation | $2,500 |
| Yale New Haven Hospital Office of Development | Donation | $2,500 |
| Calcasieu Parish School Board | Donation | $2,000 |
| McNeese Alumni Association | Donation | $2,000 |
| A House Unbuilt | Donation | $1,500 |
| Big Red Tiger Backers | Donation | $1,500 |
| Holden's Hope | Donation | $1,500 |
| Kappa Alpha Psi Lake Charles | Donation | $1,500 |
| West Cal-Cam Hospital Foundation | Donation | $1,500 |
| Salvation Army | Donation | $1,200 |
| Fishers Island Church Golf Tournament | Donation | $1,000 |
| Fishers Island Community Center | Donation | $1,000 |
| Gymnastic Etc Parent Booster Club | Donation | $1,000 |
| Junior League of Lake Charles | Donation | $1,000 |
| LCMH Foundation | Donation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas B Shearman III
- Susan Cook
- Thad Cook
- Thaddeus Stakely Cook
- Isabella Shearman
Questions people ask
Does Shearman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shearman Foundation give?
$295,813 in tax year 2025, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Shearman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thomas B Shearman III (Trustee), Susan Cook (Trustee), Thad Cook (Trustee) and Thaddeus Stakely Cook (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Shearman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and community development.