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Sam Shure Family Foundation is a private corporation based in MEDINAH, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1959. The principal officer is Bruce Miller. It holds total assets of $150K. Annual income is reported at $17K. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Illinois. According to available records, Sam Shure Family Foundation has made 20 grants totaling $36K, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $9K in 2020 to $11K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $17K distributed across 10 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $350 to $4K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 9 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Illinois and New York and Virginia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$350
Median Grant
$850
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$4K
Based on 5 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Sam Shure Family Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 20 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, NY, VA.
Sam Shure Family Foundation has distributed a total of $36K across 20 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from $350 to $4K.
Sam Shure Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Sam Shure Family Foundation is headquartered in MEDINAH, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Miller | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Louis R Miller Iii | Secretary/Treasurer | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$11K
Total Assets
$143K
Fair Market Value
$174K
Net Worth
$143K
Grants Paid
$11K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$2K
Distribution Amount
$8K
Total: $128K
Total Grants
20
Total Giving
$36K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
9
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giant StepsPurpose of the Organization | Lisle, IL | $850 | 2020 |
| Northern Illinois Food BankPurpose of the Organizatiion | Geneva, IL | $4K | 2023 |
| Jewish United FundPurpose of the Organization | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Food For The SoulPurpose of the Organization | Wood Dale, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Buddy FoundationPurpose of the Organization | Arlington Heights, IL | $1K | 2023 |
| Robert R Mccormick FoundationPurpose of the Organization | Chicago, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Wood Dale Food PantryPurpose of the Organization | Wood Dale, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| UnicefPurpose of the Organization | New York, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Toys For TotsPurpose of the Organization | Triangle, VA | $500 | 2022 |