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Private foundation · EIN 36-4294720

Shodeen Family Foundation

Geneva, IL

Shodeen Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Geneva, IL. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $101K in grants and contributions paid across 47 grants, with $4.39M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Special Olympics Illinois, Association for Individual Dev and Ecker Center for Mental Health.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Special Olympics IllinoisNormal, ILDonation$10,000
Association for Individual DevAurora, ILDonation$5,000
Ecker Center for Mental HealthElgin, ILDonation$5,000
Hesed HouseAurora, ILDonation$5,000
Il Firefighters Association FoundationWest Dundee, ILDonation$5,000
Mill Creek Elementary School PTOGeneva, ILDonation$5,000
Open Arms Free ClinicElkhorn, WIDonation$5,000
Rob Koranda Scholarship FoundationNaperville, ILDonation$5,000
Sunnyside FarmsClyde Park, MTDonations$5,000
Vip Services IncElkhorn, WIDonation$5,000
Casa Kane CountyGeneva, ILDonation$4,000
Waubonsee Community CollegeSugar Grove, IL2023/2024 Scholarships$4,000
Fellow Mortals Wildlife HospitalLake Geneva, WIDonation$2,500
Big Foot Lions ClubWalworth, WIDonations$2,000
Ghs Scholarship-Indiana University Office of the BursarBloomington, INDonation$2,000
Ghs Scholarship-Univ Kansas Financial Aid & ScholarshipsLawrence, KSDonation$2,000
Ghs Scholarship-Univ Michigan Ofc of Financial Aid-ScholarshipsAnn Arbor, MIDonation$2,000
Ecker Center for Mental HealthElgin, IL2024 Gala Support$1,500
Exchange Club of the Tri-Cities Il FoundationSt Charles, ILDonation$1,500
Vip Services IncElkhorn, WIDonation$1,500
Geneva Center for the ArtsGeneva, ILSponsor Silk Screening$1,400
Alzheimer's Assoc-in Memory G Havlicek JrChicago, ILDonation$1,000
Bethlehem Lutheran Church - Cas AllotmentSt Charles, ILDonation$1,000
Bike Bald GroupOswego, ILDonation$1,000
Community Church of FontanaFontana, WIDonations$1,000

The 25 largest of 47 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Shodeen Family Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, Shodeen Family Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Shodeen Family Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $101,150 in grants and contributions paid (47 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Shodeen Family Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Special Olympics Illinois (IL), $10K, Association for Individual Dev (IL), $5K, Ecker Center for Mental Health (IL), $5K, Hesed House (IL), $5K and Il Firefighters Association Foundation (IL), $5K.