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Ss Foundation is a private corporation based in LUBBOCK, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2008. The principal officer is Samuel R Scheef. It holds total assets of $4.7M. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. Total assets have grown from $2.5M in 2010 to $4.6M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. 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 Texas. According to available records, Ss Foundation has made 48 grants totaling $789K, with a median grant of $8K. Annual giving has grown from $192K in 2021 to $330K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $150K, with an average award of $16K. The foundation has supported 21 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, which account for 98% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$8K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$27K
Based on 11 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.
Ss Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 48 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, GA, NC.
Ss Foundation has distributed a total of $789K across 48 grants. The median grant size is $8K, with an average of $16K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $150K.
Ss Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Ss Foundation is headquartered in LUBBOCK, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll Leon | Vice President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Samuel R Scheef | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| David Scheef | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$379K
Total Assets
$4.6M
Fair Market Value
$5.5M
Net Worth
$4.6M
Grants Paid
$330K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$358K
Distribution Amount
$262K
Total: $3.4M
Total Grants
48
Total Giving
$789K
Average Grant
$16K
Median Grant
$8K
Unique Recipients
21
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant FoundationGeneral | Lubbock, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Grace MinistriesGeneral | Wake Forest, NC | $5K | 2021 |
| Texas Tech FoundationGeneral | Lubbock, TX | $150K | 2023 |
| Lubbock Symphony OrchestraGeneral | Lubbock, TX | $40K | 2023 |
| Methodist Children'S HomeGeneral | Lubbock, TX | $25K | 2023 |
| Parallel Resource CorpGeneral | Marietta, GA | $25K | 2023 |
| Burkhart Center For AutismGeneral | Lubbock, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| Ttuhsc - School Of MedicineGeneral | Lubbock, TX | $20K | 2023 |
| High Point VillageGeneral | Lubbock, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Texas Tech School Of MusicGeneral | Lubbock, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Lorenzo UmcGeneral | Lorenzo, TX | $5K | 2023 |
| Lubbock Chamber OrchestraGeneral | Lubbock, TX | $3K | 2023 |
| Boy ScoutsGeneral | Lubbock, TX | $500 | 2023 |
| Prater Peak IncGeneral | Etna, WY | $500 | 2023 |
| Lorenzo Citizens CenterGeneral | Lorenzo, TX | $8K | 2022 |
| Lubbock Entertainment Performing ArGeneral | Lubbock, TX | $4K | 2022 |
| Texas Nf FoundationGeneral | Irving, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Methodist Childrens Home WacoGeneral | Waco, TX | $25K | 2021 |
| Impact LubbockGeneral | Lubbock, TX | $10K | 2021 |
| Lubbock Roots Historical Arts CouncGeneral | Lubbock, TX | $2K | 2021 |
| Empower OneGeneral | Dallas, TX | $1K | 2021 |