L S Shoen Foundation
Accepts applications
L S Shoen Foundation is a private foundation in Eagan, Minnesota. In tax year 2025 it gave $296,500 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $60,000 and the largest $126,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$296,500
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$60,000
- Largest grant$126,500
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was down from $346,000 the year before.
40% 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 | $380,000 | 8 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $346,000 | 5 | $4.6 million |
| 2025 | $296,500 | 5 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mr Samuel W Shoen Trustee 1253 Umatilla Street, Port Townsend, WA 98368 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (206) 344-3689 |
| What to submit, deadlines, restrictions | Contact mr. Samuel w shoen at above address |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 3 | $176,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $60,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $60,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Centrum Foundation | General operating | $126,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General operating | $60,000 |
| Pet Helpers | General operating | $60,000 |
| University of Washington | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | General operating | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Samuel W Shoen
Questions people ask
Does L S Shoen Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Contact mr. Samuel w shoen at above address.
How much does L S Shoen Foundation give?
$296,500 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $60,000.
Who runs L S Shoen Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Samuel W Shoen (Trustee).