L S Sam Shoen Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
L S Sam Shoen Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, registered in 2001, with $614,358 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 634, Milwaukee, WI, 53201 EIN 91-6508655 Since 2001
Revenue (FY2024)
$614K
▲ 281.8% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$394K
Net assets
$4.3M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for L S Sam Shoen Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating130 mo reserves · +36% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For L S Sam Shoen Foundation: 130 mo reserves · +36% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for L S Sam Shoen Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For L S Sam Shoen Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 634, Milwaukee, WI, 53201
- City
- Milwaukee
- State
- Wisconsin
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $163K (FY2013) to $614K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $4.3M
Operating margin
35.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.3M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$4.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $614,358▲282% | $394,438▼7.5% | $4,280,696▲5.4% | $4,280,696▲5.4% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $160,901▲14.9% | $426,460▲36.8% | $4,061,764▼6.2% | $4,061,764▼6.2% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $140,067▼91.3% | $311,843▲6.6% | $4,328,733▼3.8% | $4,328,733▼3.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $1,610,949▲1090% | $292,598▲16.4% | $4,500,514▲41.4% | $4,500,514▲41.4% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $135,430▲44.9% | $251,438▲4.8% | $3,182,216▼3.5% | $3,182,216▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $93,489▼64.8% | $239,963▲7.8% | $3,298,222▼1.2% | $3,298,222▼1.2% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $265,807▲0.4% | $222,572▼0.8% | $3,337,803▲1.3% | $3,337,803▲1.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $264,854▲63.0% | $224,478▲7.7% | $3,294,536▲4.6% | $3,294,536▲4.6% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $162,527 | $208,380▲6.9% | $3,148,610▼1.4% | $3,148,610▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $194,891 | $3,194,461 | $3,194,461 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is L S Sam Shoen Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. L S Sam Shoen Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 91-6508655, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is L S Sam Shoen Foundation's EIN?
- L S Sam Shoen Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 91-6508655.
- How much revenue does L S Sam Shoen Foundation report?
- L S Sam Shoen Foundation reported $614,358 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does L S Sam Shoen Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades L S Sam Shoen Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for L S Sam Shoen Foundation (EIN 91-6508655) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.