Lewis G Schaeneman Jr Foundation Inc
The Lewis G Schaeneman Jr Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Hamden, Connecticut. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with the largest shares of grant dollars going to recipients in Connecticut and Virginia.
Lewis G Schaeneman Jr Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Lewis G Schaeneman Jr Foundation Inc gave $279K across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in Connecticut. 3% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $279,000
- +16.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- -5.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,455
- +23.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $6,390,004
- +1.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (1 of 33, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lewis G Schaeneman Jr Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1 Hamden Ctr 2319 Whitney Ave 1D, Hamden, CT 06518
Phone: (203) 281-2700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lewis G Schaeneman Jr Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Leap ($30K). Together the top 10 received $163K.
Grant Size Distribution
179 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 179 grants of 179 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut, 30% to Virginia, 12% to New York, and 2% to Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Lewis G Schaeneman Jr Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 33 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 97% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+1%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $240K (2024) to $308K (2021). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $279K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leap New Haven, CT | To Further the Exempt Works of the Recipient | $29,500 |
| New Reach New Haven, CT | To Further the Exempt Works of the Recipient | $19,500 |
| St Martin De Porres Academy New Haven, CT | To Further the Exempt Works of the Recipient | $17,500 |
| Loaves and Fishes - Ithaca Ithaca, NY | To Further the Exempt Works of the Recipient | $15,000 |
| New Haven Reads New Haven, CT | To Further the Exempt Works of the Recipient | $15,000 |
| Solar Youth New Haven, CT | To Further the Exempt Works of the Recipient | $15,000 |
| Youth Continuum Inc New Haven, CT | To Further the Exempt Works of the Recipient | $15,000 |
| Horizons at the Foote School New Haven, CT | To Further the Exempt Works of the Recipient | $13,500 |
| Clifford Beers Community Care Center New Haven, CT | To Further the Exempt Works of the Recipient | $12,500 |
| Blue Ridge Area Food Bank Network Varona, VA | To Further the Exempt Works of the Recipient | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,390,004 | $675,985 | $470,949 | $279,000 | 33 | $397,523 | $578,618 | $401,108 |
| 2024 | $6,300,798 | $435,208 | $424,817 | $240,361 | 35 | $355,642 | $346,627 | $389,995 |
| 2023 | $6,290,407 | $369,101 | $430,228 | $250,007 | 38 | $373,346 | $301,439 | $339,520 |
| 2022 | $6,108,177 | $271,144 | $439,982 | $275,010 | 37 | $385,917 | $225,432 | $372,719 |
| 2021 | $6,277,015 | $536,903 | $491,271 | $308,007 | 36 | $435,796 | $486,157 | $400,718 |
| 2020 | $6,231,383 | $233,713 | $474,400 | $297,007 | 38 | — | $215,770 | $356,307 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lewis G Schaeneman Jr Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $401K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2025 grants include organizations whose stated work includes supporting people affected by homelessness and poverty, educating underserved children, empowering youth, providing services to homeless and at-risk young people, improving community health, supporting formerly incarcerated people, and providing food assistance.
For example, New Reach describes its mission as helping people affected by homelessness and poverty achieve lasting independence through housing and support. St Martin de Porres Academy describes itself as a faith-based, tuition-free, extended-day school for underserved children from low-income families in the New Haven area. Nelson County Pantry says it provides food at no cost to low-income individuals.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 33 grants totaling $279,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $29,500, with a median grant of $5,500. Among the largest awards were $29,500 to LEAP, $19,500 to New Reach, and $17,500 to St Martin de Porres Academy, all in New Haven. Other notable grants included $15,000 each to Loaves and Fishes – Ithaca, New Haven Reads, Solar Youth, and Youth Continuum.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Laura Burrows as director, William S Colwell as director and secretary, and Lewis G Schaeneman III as director and president.
Lewis G Schaeneman Jr Foundation Inc is led by Lewis G. Schaeneman III, Director & President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lewis G. Schaeneman III
Director & President
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$52K (2020) → $52K (2025)
Laura Burrows
Director
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$41K (2020) → $41K (2025)
William S. Colwell
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $52K, to Lewis G Schaeneman III (Director/President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lewis G Schaeneman Jr Foundation Inc
How much does Lewis G Schaeneman Jr Foundation Inc give each year?
Lewis G Schaeneman Jr Foundation Inc gave $279K across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $240K across 35 grants.
What is Lewis G Schaeneman Jr Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Lewis G Schaeneman Jr Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,500, and its average grant was $8,455, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lewis G Schaeneman Jr Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Lewis G Schaeneman Jr Foundation Inc give grants?
Lewis G Schaeneman Jr Foundation Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (30%) and New York (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New Haven, CT (11 grants), Charlottesville, VA (8 grants), Ithaca, NY (3 grants) and Nellyford, VA (2 grants).
Who are Lewis G Schaeneman Jr Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Lewis G Schaeneman Jr Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Leap ($29,500), New Reach ($19,500) and St Martin De Porres Academy ($17,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lewis G Schaeneman Jr Foundation Inc?
Lewis G Schaeneman Jr Foundation Inc reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $398K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $401K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Lewis G Schaeneman Jr Foundation Inc fund?
The available filing information does not state the foundation’s mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lewis G Schaeneman Jr Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Lewis G Schaeneman Jr Foundation Inc's EIN?
Lewis G Schaeneman Jr Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1390923. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Lewis G Schaeneman Jr Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Lewis G Schaeneman Jr Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lewis-g-schaeneman-jr-foundation-inc-morg_34c01788c20f47baa5fe45b7065b023a
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