Paul F Shoen Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Gardnerville, NV EIN: 41-2039870

Paul F Shoen Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Gardnerville, NV. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 3 grants totaling $25K.

Key facts about Paul F Shoen Foundation

EIN: 41-2039870
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2020
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)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.

Who Paul F Shoen Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Paul F Shoen Foundation's 3 itemized 2020 grants were Nevada (60%) and California (40%). None of its 3 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

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Financial Overview

From 2020 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$25K

Grant Count

Avg Grant Size

$8K

About Paul F Shoen Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Nevada $15K (60%)

California $10K (40%)

Share of all 3 itemized 2020 grant dollars.

States

California Nevada

Cities

BridgevilleEurekaGardnerville

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2020
Total Assets	—
Revenue	—
Expenses	—
Qualifying Distributions	—
Net Investment Income	—
Distributable Amount	—

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2020

Grant Size Distribution

3 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2020 grants, the largest recipients include Carson Valley Community Food Closet ($15,000), Westside Community Improvement Asso ($5,000), Bridgeview Community Center ($5,000).

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

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2020 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Paul F Shoen	President	—	—
Grover T Wickersham	Treasurer	—	—
Shawn Meador	Director	—	—
Debra K Weiner	Director	—	—
Robert W Lishman	Director	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paul F Shoen Foundation?

Paul F Shoen Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Gardnerville, NV. It holds — in total assets as of 2020.