SHEIN Foundation
SHEIN Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in several states and Washington, DC, including youth, women’s economic empowerment, arts, health, and fire-relief organizations.
SHEIN Foundation at a glance
In short: SHEIN Foundation gave $1.3M across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $116K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,280,000
- -50.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +266.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $116,364
- -86.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $11,051,432
- +155.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (47% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to SHEIN Foundation
- 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: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who SHEIN Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Association of Professional Schools of Interna ($500K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 5 grants of 14 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Washington, DC (47%), Georgia (23%), Indiana (12%), California (8%), and Tennessee (6%). The listed grants also include a recipient in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How SHEIN Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 342% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2025) to $2.6M (2024). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Clubs of America Atlanta, GA | General & Unrestricted | $300,000 |
| The Association of Professional Schools of Interna Washington, DC | Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) - fund to support research activities at SIPA | $250,000 |
| The Association of Professional Schools of Interna Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Dress for Success Indianapolis Inc Indianapolis, IN | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Dress for Success Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN | General & Unrestricted | $80,000 |
| John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| California Fire Foundation Sacramento, CA | L.A. Wildfire Relief Efforts | $50,000 |
| New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc New York, NY | Center for Youth Mental Health | $50,000 |
| Caring for Military Families the Elizabeth Dole Fo Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation Los Angeles, CA | L.A. Wildfire Relief Efforts | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2025 filing states that the $1,280,000 distributed from assets other than current income represented at least 25% of the foundation’s net assets at the beginning of that tax year, measured at fair market value.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,051,432 | $8,231,400 | $1,512,805 | $1,280,000 | 11 | $1,497,037 | $107,671 | $437,508 |
| 2024 | $4,332,837 | $6,975,284 | $2,642,447 | $2,588,600 | 3 | $2,641,628 | $14,465 | $53,839 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, SHEIN Foundation reported a distributable amount of $438K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants included support for youth services, women’s economic independence, research, performing arts, youth mental health, military families, and fire-relief efforts.
Among the grantees, Boys & Girls Clubs of America describes itself as serving children and teens through local Clubs that provide safe spaces, mentors, meals, and programs. Dress for Success Indianapolis says it works to empower women’s economic independence through support, professional attire, and development tools. The California Fire Foundation says it assists fire victims and conducts fire-safety education, while the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation says it provides equipment, training, and outreach programs to supplement city resources.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $1,280,000. Grants ranged from $25,000 to $300,000, with a median grant of $75,000.
The largest grants included $300,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of America in Atlanta for general and unrestricted purposes; two $250,000 grants to the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs in Washington, DC—one for Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs research activities and one for general and unrestricted purposes; and $150,000 to Dress for Success Indianapolis for general and unrestricted purposes. Other reported grants included $80,000 to Dress for Success Chattanooga, $75,000 to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, $50,000 each to the California Fire Foundation for L.A. wildfire relief and New York-Presbyterian Fund for its Center for Youth Mental Health, and $25,000 each to Caring for Military Families: The Elizabeth Dole Foundation, the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, and the Pasadena Humane Society.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are Peter Day, Treasurer; Leonard Lin, Director; Annabella Ng, President; Sharon Tan, Secretary; Donald Tang, Director; and Frances Townsend, Director.
SHEIN Foundation is led by Annabella Ng, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Annabella Ng
President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald Tang
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frances Townsend
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leonard Lin
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Day
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Tan
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 SHEIN Foundation
How much does SHEIN Foundation give each year?
SHEIN Foundation gave $1.3M across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.6M across 3 grants.
What is SHEIN Foundation's typical grant size?
SHEIN Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $75,000, and its average grant was $116,364, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does SHEIN Foundation give grants?
SHEIN Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (23%) and Indiana (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does SHEIN Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 55% of SHEIN Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "L.A. Wildfire Relief Efforts" (3 grants).
Who are SHEIN Foundation's largest grantees?
SHEIN Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Association of Professional Schools of Interna ($500,000 across 2 grants), Boys & Girls Clubs of America ($300,000) and Dress for Success Indianapolis Inc ($150,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is SHEIN Foundation?
SHEIN Foundation reported $11.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $438K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does SHEIN Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for youth services, women’s economic independence, research, performing arts, youth mental health, military families, and fire-relief efforts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from SHEIN Foundation?
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 SHEIN Foundation's EIN?
SHEIN Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-2966950. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Does SHEIN 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added 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 1, 2026)
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). SHEIN Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/shein-foundation-morg_f3598782d38543ae8523bb29abaae3dc
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