The Shodeen Family Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) nonoperating foundation based in Geneva, Illinois. Established in 1999, the foundation is dedicated to supporting programs that enrich and strengthen communities through strategic philanthropic giving.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$123K
-29.7% YoY
Grant Count
40
-18.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
-13.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Shodeen Family Foundation is dedicated to supporting programs that enrich and strengthen the community. The foundation strives to make a lasting and positive impact on the quality of life in the communities in which it operates.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Human Rights
- Social Justice
- Homelessness and Housing
- Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $4,147,582
- Total Giving: $122,900
- Annual Revenue: $638,646
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
235 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Founder: Mr. Kent W. Shodeen
- Director: Mrs. Anna Shodeen Harmon
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENT W SHODEEN | PRESIDENT | 0.25 | — |
| ANNA S HARMON | SECRETARY | 12 | $49,556 |
| BETH C SHODEEN | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| CRAIG A SHODEEN | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2024, the Shodeen Family Foundation was involved in community preservation efforts related to the historic Mill Race property in Geneva, including discussions regarding a circa 1843 limestone blacksmith shop on the site.
Salvation Army teams up with Colonial Caf\xE9, Shodeen Foundation for Kettle\The foundation has partnered with the Salvation Army and Colonial Café to support Kettle Match Days fundraising initiatives.
Salvation Army teams up with Colonial Caf\xE9, Shodeen Foundation for Kettle\Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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