Peace Shalom Foundation
Peace Shalom Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Paul, Minnesota (EIN 41-1654125). Its 2022 filing lists grants supporting charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Minnesota.
Peace Shalom Foundation at a glance
In short: Peace Shalom Foundation gave $253K across 40 grants in 2022 (avg $6K), mostly in Minnesota. 0% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $252,500
- -27.7% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 40
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $6,313
- -27.7% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $5,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 40, 2022)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (87% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Peace Shalom 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: 1670 Robert Street Box 357, St Paul, MN 55118
Phone: (651) 455-0061
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Peace Shalom Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Union Gospel Mission ($25K). Together the top 10 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 121 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 87% of grant dollars went to Minnesota recipients, 10% to Wisconsin, 3% to Ohio, and 1% to Pennsylvania, as reported. The foundation’s grant records list recipients in those states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Peace Shalom Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 0 of 40 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $252K (2020) to $349K (2021). In 2022 it made 40 grants totaling $253K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Union Gospel Mission Saint Paul, MN | To Provide Funds for Operations | $24,500 |
| Teen Challenge Minneapolis, MN | To Provide Funds for Operations | $21,000 |
| Neighbor Inc Food Shelf South St Paul, MN | To Provide Funds for Operations | $20,000 |
| Camp Jim Pillager, MN | To Provide Funds for Operations | $12,000 |
| Camp Victory Zumbro Falls, MN | To Provide Funds for Operations | $12,000 |
| Lake Geneva Camp Lake Geneva, WI | To Provide Funds for Operations | $12,000 |
| Good in the Hood Bloomington, MN | To Provide Funds for Operations | $10,000 |
| ICU Mobile Akron, OH | To Provide Funds for Operations | $8,000 |
| Miracle Bible Camp Longville, MN | To Provide Funds for Operations | $8,000 |
| Big Sandy McGregor, MN | To Provide Funds for Operations | $7,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $-63,947 | $265,888 | $252,500 | 40 | $265,246 | $3,704 | $7,169 |
| 2021 | $273,472 | $45,152 | $359,602 | $349,071 | 40 | — | $45,152 | $23,553 |
| 2020 | $561,697 | $169,865 | $257,079 | $251,500 | 41 | — | $169,865 | $33,687 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peace Shalom Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for camps and organizations serving communities and people in need. For example, Camp Jim says it operates Christian camping facilities and provides Christian education; Good in the ’Hood says it works to influence and support individuals, families, and communities. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation made 40 grants totaling $252,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $24,500, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest listed grants included $24,500 to Union Gospel Mission, $21,000 to Teen Challenge, and $20,000 to Neighbor Inc Food Shelf, each for operations. Other listed grants included $12,000 to Camp Jim and $12,000 to Camp Victory, also for operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Duane Schiefelbein, Charles Schiefelbein Jr, and David Schiefelbein as directors.
Peace Shalom Foundation's 2022 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2022 is compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Duane Schiefelbein
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $8K (2022)
Charles Schiefelbein Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Schiefelbein
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $8K, to Duane Schiefelbein (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Peace Shalom Foundation
How much does Peace Shalom Foundation give each year?
Peace Shalom Foundation gave $253K across 40 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $349K across 40 grants.
What is Peace Shalom Foundation's typical grant size?
Peace Shalom Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $5,000, and its average grant was $6,313, across 40 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Peace Shalom Foundation give grants?
Peace Shalom Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Wisconsin (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (9 grants) and Saint Paul, MN (4 grants).
Does Peace Shalom Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 40 grants with a stated purpose on Peace Shalom Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Provide Funds for Operations" (40 grants).
Who are Peace Shalom Foundation's largest grantees?
Peace Shalom Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Union Gospel Mission ($24,500), Teen Challenge ($21,000) and Neighbor Inc Food Shelf ($20,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Peace Shalom Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants included support for camps and organizations serving communities and people in need. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Peace Shalom 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 ↑
How much is Peace Shalom Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Peace Shalom Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Peace Shalom Foundation's EIN?
Peace Shalom Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1654125. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Peace Shalom Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 21, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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