Shoenberger Public Interest is a private foundation focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $2K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6K
-70.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$2K
-84.0% YoY
Grant Count
2
-80.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$850
-20.2% YoY
About Shoenberger Public Interest
Based on IRS filings
Shoenberger Public Interest is a private foundation focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $2K.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,333 | $21,435 | $19,739 |
| Revenue | $18,138 | $47,935 | $56,646 |
| Expenses | $33,240 | $41,175 | $38,279 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,700 | $10,658 | $11,238 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Chicago Volunteer Legal Services ($1,500), American Bar Ass'n for Justice ($200).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN BAR ASS'N FOR JUSTICE CHICAGO, IL | EDUCATIONAL | $200 |
| CHICAGO VOLUNTEER LEGAL SERVICES CHICAGO, IL | CHARITABLE | $1,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINE SHOENBERGER | PRESIDENT | 10 | — |
| ALLEN SHOENBERGER | VICE PRESIDE | — | — |
| MICHAEL ROTMAN | SECRETARY | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shoenberger Public Interest?
Shoenberger Public Interest is a private foundation focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $6K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Shoenberger Public Interest?
As of 2024, Shoenberger Public Interest holds $6K in total assets with $18K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $2K in 2024.
Where does Shoenberger Public Interest operate?
Shoenberger Public Interest has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Illinois.
What size grants does Shoenberger Public Interest award?
In 2024, Shoenberger Public Interest awarded 2 grants totaling $2K — an average of about $850 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Shoenberger Public Interest's EIN?
Shoenberger Public Interest's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2553599. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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