SS Foundation
SS Foundation is a private foundation based in Lubbock, Texas. In its 2025 filing, it reported 17 grants totaling $276,425 to charitable organizations, most of them in Texas.
SS Foundation at a glance
In short: SS Foundation gave $276K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Texas. 53% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $276,425
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +21.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,260
- -13.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,683,804
- +0.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (9 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to SS Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2023 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7103 82Nd St, Lubbock, TX 79424
Phone: (806) 799-3607
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who SS Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was High Point Village ($57K). Together the top 10 received $259K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 68 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 1% to recipients in New Mexico, and less than 1% to recipients in Wyoming.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is SS Foundation open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 17 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $23K repeat.
- 24% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 107% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $133K (2022) to $456K (2020). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $276K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| High Point Village Lubbock, TX | General | $57,425 |
| Lubbock Dream Center Lubbock, TX | General | $50,000 |
| Lubbock Symphony Orchestra Lubbock, TX | General | $40,000 |
| Texas Tech School of Music Lubbock, TX | General | $30,000 |
| Methodist Children's Home Lubbock, TX | General | $25,000 |
| Texas Tech Foundation Lubbock, TX | General | $20,000 |
| Lorenzo UMC Lorenzo, TX | General | $12,000 |
| Kingdom CO-OP Lubbock, TX | General | $10,000 |
| Lubbock Impact Lubbock, TX | General | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Abiline Abilene, TX | General | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,683,804 | $374,280 | $333,436 | $276,425 | 17 | $276,425 | $239,624 | $299,180 |
| 2024 | $4,642,960 | $332,621 | $309,906 | $263,668 | 14 | $263,668 | $291,495 | $290,914 |
| 2023 | $4,620,245 | $405,688 | $379,027 | $330,109 | 15 | $330,109 | $357,792 | $261,912 |
| 2022 | $4,593,584 | $205,770 | $169,321 | $133,260 | 11 | $133,260 | $177,011 | $274,237 |
| 2021 | $4,557,135 | $123,954 | $204,398 | $192,000 | 11 | — | $111,556 | $281,668 |
| 2020 | $4,637,579 | $173,313 | $483,606 | $456,000 | 13 | — | $151,344 | $249,257 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, SS Foundation reported a distributable amount of $299K 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 went to a range of organizations. High Point Village describes its mission as creating a community where people with intellectual disabilities can live, learn, work, worship, and reach their potential. Lubbock Symphony Orchestra says it enriches its community through symphonic performances and educational experiences. Methodist Children’s Home describes its work as helping children, youth, and families flourish through Christian-centered relationships, services, and support. Lubbock Impact says it works with the working poor through programs and resources addressing physical, spiritual, and emotional needs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $276,425. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $57,425, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest reported grants were $57,425 to High Point Village, $50,000 to Lubbock Dream Center, $40,000 to Lubbock Symphony Orchestra, $30,000 to Texas Tech School of Music, $25,000 to Methodist Children’s Home, and $20,000 to Texas Tech Foundation. Other reported grants included $12,000 to Lorenzo UMC; $10,000 each to Kingdom CO-OP and Lubbock Impact; and $5,000 each to Junior Achievement of Abiline and Parkridge.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Samuel R Scheef as President, Trey Duncan as Vice President, Preston Tharp as Treasurer, and Jana Scheef as Secretary.
SS Foundation is led by Samuel R Scheef, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Samuel R Scheef
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jana Scheef
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Preston Tharp
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Trey Duncan
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Carroll Leon (2020–2024) — Vice President
- Former: David Scheef (2020–2024) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 SS Foundation
How much does SS Foundation give each year?
SS Foundation gave $276K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $264K across 14 grants.
What is SS Foundation's typical grant size?
SS Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,260, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from SS Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does SS Foundation give grants?
SS Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Lubbock, TX (11 grants) and Abilene, TX (2 grants).
Does SS Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of SS Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are SS Foundation's largest grantees?
SS Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include High Point Village ($57,425), Lubbock Dream Center ($50,000) and Lubbock Symphony Orchestra ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is SS Foundation?
SS Foundation reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $276K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $299K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does SS Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to a range of organizations. High Point Village describes its mission as creating a community where people with intellectual disabilities can live, learn, work, worship, and reach their potential. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from SS Foundation?
The foundation stated on its 2023 filing 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 SS Foundation's EIN?
SS Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3022597. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does SS 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). SS Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ss-foundation-morg_e17be22c93044f11859c6d911bd56b50
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