Shein Foundation

EIN 99-2966950 · DE · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$75K Funds in DC, GA, IN +3
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Shein Foundation based in DE paid 11 grants totaling $1.3M to 10 organizations across 6 states. Individual grants ranged from $25K to $300K, with a median of $75K. Its largest recipients included THE ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS OF INTERNA, BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA, and DRESS FOR SUCCESS INDIANAPOLIS INC. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$11,051,432
Giving (latest yr)
$1,280,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
11
Median grant
$75K
Recipients
10
States reached
6
Officers/trustees
6
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • The Association of Professional Schools of Interna$500,000
  • Boys & Girls Clubs of America$300,000
  • Dress for Success Indianapolis Inc$150,000
  • Dress for Success Chattanooga$80,000
  • John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts$75,000

Where grants went

  • District of Columbia$600,000 · 4 grants
  • Georgia$300,000 · 1 grant
  • Indiana$150,000 · 1 grant
  • California$100,000 · 3 grants
  • Tennessee$80,000 · 1 grant
  • New York$50,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (11)

Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Atlanta, GA
General & Unrestricted
$300,000
The Association of Professional Schools of Interna
Washington, DC
General & Unrestricted
$250,000
The Association of Professional Schools of Interna
Washington, DC
Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) - fund to support research activities at SIPA
$250,000
Dress for Success Indianapolis Inc
Indianapolis, IN
General & Unrestricted
$150,000
Dress for Success Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
General & Unrestricted
$80,000
John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Washington, DC
General & Unrestricted
$75,000
New York-presbyterian Fund Inc
New York, NY
Center for Youth Mental Health
$50,000
California Fire Foundation
Sacramento, CA
L.A. Wildfire Relief Efforts
$50,000
Pasadena Humane Society
Pasadena, CA
L.A. Wildfire Relief Efforts
$25,000
Caring for Military Families the Elizabeth Dole Fo
Washington, DC
General & Unrestricted
$25,000
Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
L.A. Wildfire Relief Efforts
$25,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Shein Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Shein Foundation reported 11 itemized grants totaling $1.3M. Individual grants ranged from $25K to $300K (median $75K).

Recent recipients include THE ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS OF INTERNA, BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA, DRESS FOR SUCCESS INDIANAPOLIS INC, among 10 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Shein Foundation is a private foundation based in Delaware, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Shein Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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