Stephen Schoen Family Foundation Inc
Stephen Schoen Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Georgia, Iowa, and Mississippi, with all listed grant purposes designated as general operating support.
Stephen Schoen Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Stephen Schoen Family Foundation Inc gave $443K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $44K), mostly in Georgia. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $442,600
- +74.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $44,260
- +91.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $2,095,645
- -8.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (73% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Stephen Schoen Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4575 Polo Lane Se, Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone: (404) 964-1307
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stephen Schoen Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Westminster Schools ($140K). Together the top 10 received $443K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 26 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went primarily to organizations in Georgia (73%), followed by Iowa (23%) and Mississippi (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Stephen Schoen Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $69K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $65K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 523% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $154K (2022) to $443K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $443K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster Schools Atlanta, GA | General Operating Purpose | $140,000 |
| Young Life Harlan, IA | General Operating Purpose | $104,000 |
| Peachtree Presbyterian Church Atlanta, GA | General Operating Purpose | $100,000 |
| Odyssey Atlanta Atlanta, GA | General Operating Purpose | $30,100 |
| Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research Atlanta, GA | General Operating Purpose | $25,000 |
| Reformed Theological Seminary Jackson, MS | General Operating Purpose | $15,000 |
| Perimeter Church Johns Creek, GA | General Operating Purpose | $10,000 |
| Children's Health Care of Atlanta (Choa) Atlanta, GA | General Operating Purpose | $7,500 |
| Habitat North Cenrtal GA Roswell, GA | General Operating Purpose | $6,000 |
| Atlanta Resource Foundation Atlanta, GA | General Operating Purpose | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,095,645 | $273,614 | $464,932 | $442,600 | 10 | $442,600 | $201,774 | $84,682 |
| 2023 | $2,286,963 | $78,024 | $269,516 | $254,225 | 11 | $254,225 | $61,238 | $109,598 |
| 2022 | $2,457,344 | $29,411 | $164,050 | $153,735 | 5 | $153,735 | $19,096 | $124,954 |
| 2021 | $2,600,000 | $2,600,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $10,671 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stephen Schoen Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $85K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to organizations including schools, churches, theological education, childhood cancer research, children’s health care, habitat services, and community resources. Reformed Theological Seminary describes its own mission as providing globally accessible Reformed graduate theological education and equipping students for ministry, primarily through pastoral training.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $442,600. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $140,000, with a median grant of $20,000. All 10 listed grants were for general operating purposes.
The largest grants were $140,000 to Westminster Schools in Atlanta, Georgia; $104,000 to Young Life in Harlan, Iowa; and $100,000 to Peachtree Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, Georgia. Other grants included $30,100 to Odyssey Atlanta, $25,000 to Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research, and $15,000 to Reformed Theological Seminary.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Stephen Schoen is listed as a director on the 2024 filing.
Stephen Schoen Family Foundation Inc is led by Stephen Schoen, Director on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stephen Schoen
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Stephen Schoen Family Foundation Inc
How much does Stephen Schoen Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Stephen Schoen Family Foundation Inc gave $443K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $254K across 11 grants.
What is Stephen Schoen Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Stephen Schoen Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $44,260, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Stephen Schoen Family Foundation Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does Stephen Schoen Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Stephen Schoen Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Iowa (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (6 grants).
Does Stephen Schoen Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Stephen Schoen Family Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Stephen Schoen Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Stephen Schoen Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Westminster Schools ($140,000), Young Life ($104,000) and Peachtree Presbyterian Church ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Stephen Schoen Family Foundation Inc?
Stephen Schoen Family Foundation Inc reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $443K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $85K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Stephen Schoen Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including schools, churches, theological education, childhood cancer research, children’s health care, habitat services, and community resources. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stephen Schoen Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Stephen Schoen Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Stephen Schoen Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4110043. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Stephen Schoen Family Foundation Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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