Drsamuel Shaheen Family Foundation
Drsamuel Shaheen Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Saginaw, Michigan. In its 2024 filing, it reported 11 grants totaling $69,250, with most grant dollars going to organizations in Michigan.
Drsamuel Shaheen Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Drsamuel Shaheen Family Foundation gave $69K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in Michigan. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $69,250
- -25.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -21.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,295
- -4.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $530,013
- +6.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (5 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Drsamuel Shaheen Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1100 S Washington Ave Ste 3, Saginaw, MI 48601
Phone: (989) 799-5700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Drsamuel Shaheen Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Saint Gerard Society ($25K). Together the top 10 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 58 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 91% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 7% to recipients in Illinois, and 1% to recipients in Washington, DC. Listed Michigan recipients included organizations in Saginaw, Bay City, and Detroit.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Drsamuel Shaheen Family Foundation open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 11 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 320% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 380% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2021) to $1.0M (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Gerard Society Saginaw, MI | Contribution | $25,000 |
| Bay Future Inc Bay City, MI | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Children's Foundation Detroit, MI | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Japanese Cultural Center Saginaw, MI | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Chicago, IL | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Released to Reign Saginaw, MI | Contribution | $5,000 |
| First Ward Community Service-Center Saginaw, MI | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Saginaw Community Foundation Saginaw, MI | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Saginaw Future Campaign Saginaw, MI | Contribution | $1,000 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Washington DC, DC | Contribution | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $530,013 | $103,867 | $74,410 | $69,250 | 11 | $69,250 | $29,677 | $18,207 |
| 2023 | $496,108 | $69,078 | $98,178 | $92,650 | 14 | $92,650 | $1,441 | $23,843 |
| 2022 | $472,945 | $1,042,097 | $1,032,609 | $1,028,250 | 10 | $1,028,250 | $8,615 | $24,670 |
| 2021 | $533,756 | $146,570 | $27,206 | $16,500 | 8 | $16,500 | $5,670 | $23,191 |
| 2020 | $465,531 | $61,984 | $88,385 | $76,350 | 15 | — | $9,452 | $23,533 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Drsamuel Shaheen Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Saint Gerard Society describes its work as providing tuition assistance to students seeking a Catholic faith-based education in Saginaw County. Bay Future Inc says it facilitates economic development strategies intended to support business retention, growth, and new industries that create quality jobs. Blood Cancer United Inc describes its mission as curing blood cancers and improving patients’ and families’ quality of life. Saginaw Community Foundation says it fulfills donor wishes and enables community initiatives. Cass Community Social Services says it provides for basic needs, including affordable housing, and promotes self-reliance and community inclusion.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $69,250. Grants ranged from $250 to $25,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
The largest reported grants were $25,000 to Saint Gerard Society; $10,000 each to Bay Future Inc, Children’s Foundation, and Japanese Cultural Center; and $5,000 each to Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and Released to Reign. Other reported grants included $1,000 each to First Ward Community Service-Center, Saginaw Community Foundation, Saginaw Future Campaign, and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and $250 to Cass Community Social Services.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Samuel Shaheen as president, Gary Glaza as vice president, and Liz Schipper as secretary/treasurer.
Drsamuel Shaheen Family Foundation is led by Samuel Shaheen, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Samuel Shaheen
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Glaza
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liz Schipper
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Drsamuel Shaheen Family Foundation
How much does Drsamuel Shaheen Family Foundation give each year?
Drsamuel Shaheen Family Foundation gave $69K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $93K across 14 grants.
What is Drsamuel Shaheen Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Drsamuel Shaheen Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,295, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Drsamuel Shaheen Family Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Drsamuel Shaheen Family Foundation give grants?
Drsamuel Shaheen Family Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Saginaw, MI (6 grants) and Detroit, MI (2 grants).
Does Drsamuel Shaheen Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Drsamuel Shaheen Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (11 grants).
Who are Drsamuel Shaheen Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Drsamuel Shaheen Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Saint Gerard Society ($25,000), Bay Future Inc ($10,000) and Children's Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Drsamuel Shaheen Family Foundation?
Drsamuel Shaheen Family Foundation reported $530K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $69K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Drsamuel Shaheen Family Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Saint Gerard Society describes its work as providing tuition assistance to students seeking a Catholic faith-based education in Saginaw County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Drsamuel Shaheen Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Drsamuel Shaheen Family Foundation's EIN?
Drsamuel Shaheen Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0772773. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Drsamuel Shaheen Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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