Paul F Shoen Foundation
Paul F Shoen Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Gardnerville, NV. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 3 grants totaling $25K.
Paul F Shoen Foundation at a glance
In short: Paul F Shoen Foundation gave $25K across 3 grants in 2020 (avg $8K), mostly in Nevada. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $25,000
- Grants made (2020)
- 3
- Average grant
- $8,333
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Primary geography
- Nevada (60% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Paul F Shoen Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Carson Valley Community Food Closet ($15K). Together the top 3 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 3 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carson Valley Community Food Closet Gardnerville, NV | Provide Food to the Needy | $15,000 |
| Westside Community Improvement Asso Eureka, CA | Combat Urban Blight and Revitalization | $5,000 |
| Bridgeview Community Center Bridgeville, CA | Community Development | $5,000 |
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Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Paul F Shoen Foundation is led by Paul F. Shoen, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 5 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Paul F. Shoen
President
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Debra K. Weiner
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Robert W. Lishman
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Shawn Meador
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Grover T. Wickersham
Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Paul F Shoen Foundation
How much does Paul F Shoen Foundation give each year?
Paul F Shoen Foundation gave $25K across 3 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
What is Paul F Shoen Foundation's typical grant size?
Paul F Shoen Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,333, across 3 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Paul F Shoen Foundation give grants?
Paul F Shoen Foundation gives mostly in Nevada: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (40%).
Does Paul F Shoen Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Paul F Shoen Foundation's 2020 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support.
What is Paul F Shoen Foundation's EIN?
Paul F Shoen Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-2039870. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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