Shearman Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 72-0920599
Foundation Overview
Based in Lake Charles, LA, Shearman Foundation has awarded 297 grants totaling $3,068,181 to organizations in Louisiana, Massachusetts and 7 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $218,352, with a median award of $2,500.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$3,068,181
Total Assets
$9,804,117
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,500
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
98
Median Grant
$2,500
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 49%
48 of 98 recipients (49%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Louisiana
78% of all grants are concentrated in Louisiana, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Louisiana, funding concentrates in Lake Charles (83%), Dequincy (4%), Sulphur (3%).
Funding Trajectory
+51%
Strong 51% growth in annual giving over 3 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
General Purposes
Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Shearman Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anacoco High School | $4,505 | Anacoco, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Ar Mitchell Museum | $15,000 | Trinidad, CO, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Autism Services Of Southwest Louisiana | $15,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Banners At Mcneese | $5,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Big Red Tiger Backers | $1,500 | Dequincy, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Calcasieu Parish School Board | $1,500 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Christus St Patrick Foundation | $5,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Church Of The Good Shepherd Episcopal | $100 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Church Of The King | $100 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Colorado Creative Industries | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Community Fdn Of Eastern Connecticut | $10,000 | New London, CT, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Community Foundat Of Swla | $12,500 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Eastgate United Pentecostal | $1,000 | Vidor, TX, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Episcopal Church Of Good Shepherd | $100 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| First Apostolic Church | $2,500 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| First Presbyterian Church | $1,800 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Fishers Island Library Association | $2,500 | Fisher Island, NY, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Fishers Island People's Project | $500 | Fisher Island, NY, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Fishers Island Union Chapel | $2,000 | Fisher Island, NY, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Great Commission Fellowship | $20,900 | Harvey, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Gymnastic Etc Parent Booster Club | $1,000 | Sulphur, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Hl Fegerson Museum | $1,000 | Fisher Island, NY, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Hobo Hotel | $500 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Immaculate Heart Of Mary Catholic Church | $100 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Imperial Calcasieu Museum | $25,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Lake Charles Symphony Inc | $600 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Lcmh Foundation | $45,600 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Mcneese Univ Foundation | $115,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Mcneese Alumni Association | $2,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Mcneese Athletic Foundation | $8,510 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Mcneese Unsty Fdn Tennis | $2,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Oberlin Girls Basketball | $7,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Oberlin High School | $100 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Our Lady Queen Of Heaven | $100 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Polo For Life Inc | $10,000 | Wellington, FL, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Ptsd Foundation Of America | $500 | Houston, TX, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Reins Of Hope | $1,200 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $1,200 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Sowela Foundation | $5,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| St Louis Catholic High School | $10,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| St Nicholas Center | $30,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Swla O Gauge Model Railroad | $300 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| The Children's Theatre | $1,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Trinidad State College | $50,000 | Trinidad, CO, US | Donation | 2023 |
| United Against Human Trafficking | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Walsh Park Benevolent | $10,000 | Fisher Island, NY, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Water's Edge | $5,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Wheaton College | $20,000 | Norton, MA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Women's Commission Of Swla | $7,500 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Anacoco High School | $4,505 | Anacoco, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Ar Mitchell Museum | $15,000 | Trinidad, CO, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Autism Services Of Southwest Louisiana | $15,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Banners At Mcneese | $5,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Big Red Tiger Backers | $1,500 | Dequincy, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Calcasieu Parish School Board | $1,500 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Christus St Patrick Foundation | $5,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Church Of The Good Shepherd Episcopal | $100 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Church Of The King | $100 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Colorado Creative Industries | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Community Fdn Of Eastern Connecticut | $10,000 | New London, CT, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Community Foundat Of Swla | $12,500 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Eastgate United Pentecostal | $1,000 | Vidor, TX, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Episcopal Church Of Good Shepherd | $100 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| First Apostolic Church | $2,500 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| First Presbyterian Church | $1,800 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Fishers Island Library Association | $2,500 | Fisher Island, NY, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Fishers Island People's Project | $500 | Fisher Island, NY, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Fishers Island Union Chapel | $2,000 | Fisher Island, NY, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Great Commission Fellowship | $20,900 | Harvey, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Gymnastic Etc Parent Booster Club | $1,000 | Sulphur, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Hl Fegerson Museum | $1,000 | Fisher Island, NY, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Hobo Hotel | $500 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Immaculate Heart Of Mary Catholic Church | $100 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Imperial Calcasieu Museum | $25,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Lake Charles Symphony Inc | $600 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Lcmh Foundation | $45,600 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Mcneese Univ Foundation | $115,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Mcneese Alumni Association | $2,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Mcneese Athletic Foundation | $8,510 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Mcneese Unsty Fdn Tennis | $2,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Oberlin Girls Basketball | $7,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Oberlin High School | $100 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Our Lady Queen Of Heaven | $100 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Polo For Life Inc | $10,000 | Wellington, FL, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Ptsd Foundation Of America | $500 | Houston, TX, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Reins Of Hope | $1,200 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Salvation Army | $1,200 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Sowela Foundation | $5,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| St Louis Catholic High School | $10,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| St Nicholas Center | $30,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Swla O Gauge Model Railroad | $300 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| The Children's Theatre | $1,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Trinidad State College | $50,000 | Trinidad, CO, US | Donation | 2023 |
| United Against Human Trafficking | $25,000 | Houston, TX, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Walsh Park Benevolent | $10,000 | Fisher Island, NY, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Water's Edge | $5,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Wheaton College | $20,000 | Norton, MA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| Women's Commission Of Swla | $7,500 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2023 |
| American Cancer Society | $100 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Anacoco H S Boys Basketball | $3,000 | Anacoco, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Banners At Mcneese | $2,500 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Big Red Tiger Backers | $1,500 | Dequincy, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Boys Village Foundation | $1,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Calcasieu Parish School Board | $1,500 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Carc | $5,100 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Christus St Patrick Foundation | $5,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Community Foundation | $20,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Cops & Jocks | $700 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Eastgate United Pentecostal | $500 | Vidor, TX, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Episcopal Church | $200 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Episcopal Day School | $51,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Evergreen Ministry | $100 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| First United Methodist Church | $100 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Fishers Island Community | $6,000 | Fisher Island, NY, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Fishers Island Library | $500 | Fisher Island, NY, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Holy Trinity Academy | $500 | Thibodaux, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Hope House Of Dequincy | $2,650 | Dequincy, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Imperial Calcasieu Museum | $25,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Lcmh Foundation | $27,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Mcneese Univ Foundation | $80,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Mcneese Athletic Foundation | $8,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Mcneese State University | $4,750 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Oberlin Girls Basketball | $3,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Oberlin High School | $1,700 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Polo For Life Inc | $10,000 | Wellington, FL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Potter's House | $1,483 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $2,400 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Southern Tennis Foundation | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Sowela Foundation | $12,500 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| St Louis Catholic | $100 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| St Nicholas Center | $29,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Sulphur Christian | $2,500 | Sulphur, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Swla Law Center | $900 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Swla O Gauge Model Railroad | $300 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| The Children's Theatre | $1,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Trinidad State College | $75,000 | Trinidad, CO, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Tsjc Educational Foundation | $2,000 | Trinidad, CO, US | Donation | 2022 |
| United Against Hunger | $15,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Walsh Park Benevolent | $10,000 | Fisher Island, NY, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Whistle Stop | $2,500 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Women's Commission Of Swla | $2,500 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $100 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Anacoco H S Boys Basketball | $3,000 | Anacoco, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Banners At Mcneese | $2,500 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Big Red Tiger Backers | $1,500 | Dequincy, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Boys Village Foundation | $1,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Calcasieu Parish School Board | $1,500 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Carc | $5,100 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Christus St Patrick Foundation | $5,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Community Foundation | $20,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Cops & Jocks | $700 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Eastgate United Pentecostal | $500 | Vidor, TX, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Episcopal Church | $200 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Episcopal Day School | $51,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Evergreen Ministry | $100 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| First United Methodist Church | $100 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Fishers Island Community | $6,000 | Fisher Island, NY, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Fishers Island Library | $500 | Fisher Island, NY, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Holy Trinity Academy | $500 | Thibodaux, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Hope House Of Dequincy | $2,650 | Dequincy, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Imperial Calcasieu Museum | $25,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Lcmh Foundation | $27,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Mcneese Univ Foundation | $80,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Mcneese Athletic Foundation | $8,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Mcneese State University | $4,750 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Oberlin Girls Basketball | $3,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Oberlin High School | $1,700 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Polo For Life Inc | $10,000 | Wellington, FL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Potter's House | $1,483 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $2,400 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Southern Tennis Foundation | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Sowela Foundation | $12,500 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| St Louis Catholic | $100 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| St Nicholas Center | $29,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Sulphur Christian | $2,500 | Sulphur, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Swla Law Center | $900 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Swla O Gauge Model Railroad | $300 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| The Children's Theatre | $1,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Trinidad State College | $75,000 | Trinidad, CO, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Tsjc Educational Foundation | $2,000 | Trinidad, CO, US | Donation | 2022 |
| United Against Hunger | $15,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Walsh Park Benevolent | $10,000 | Fisher Island, NY, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Whistle Stop | $2,500 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Women's Commission Of Swla | $2,500 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $100 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Anacoco H S Boys Basketball | $3,000 | Anacoco, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Banners At Mcneese | $2,500 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Big Red Tiger Backers | $1,500 | Dequincy, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Boys Village Foundation | $1,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Calcasieu Parish School Board | $1,500 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Carc | $5,100 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Christus St Patrick Foundation | $5,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Community Foundation | $20,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Cops & Jocks | $700 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Eastgate United Pentecostal | $500 | Vidor, TX, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Episcopal Church | $200 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Episcopal Day School | $51,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Evergreen Ministry | $100 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| First United Methodist Church | $100 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Fishers Island Community | $6,000 | Fisher Island, NY, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Fishers Island Library | $500 | Fisher Island, NY, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Holy Trinity Academy | $500 | Thibodaux, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Hope House Of Dequincy | $2,650 | Dequincy, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Imperial Calcasieu Museum | $25,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Lcmh Foundation | $27,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Mcneese Univ Foundation | $80,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Mcneese Athletic Foundation | $8,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Mcneese State University | $4,750 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Oberlin Girls Basketball | $3,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Oberlin High School | $1,700 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Polo For Life Inc | $10,000 | Wellington, FL, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Potter's House | $1,483 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Salvation Army | $2,400 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Southern Tennis Foundation | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Sowela Foundation | $12,500 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| St Louis Catholic | $100 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| St Nicholas Center | $29,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Sulphur Christian | $2,500 | Sulphur, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Swla Law Center | $900 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Swla O Gauge Model Railroad | $300 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| The Children's Theatre | $1,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Trinidad State College | $75,000 | Trinidad, CO, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Tsjc Educational Foundation | $2,000 | Trinidad, CO, US | Donation | 2022 |
| United Against Hunger | $15,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Walsh Park Benevolent | $10,000 | Fisher Island, NY, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Whistle Stop | $2,500 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| Women's Commission Of Swla | $2,500 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2022 |
| A House Unbuilt | $1,500 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Austim Services | $112,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Business & Workforce | $7,700 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Calcasieu Parish | $1,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Christus St Pats | $3,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Church Of The Good | $100 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Closer To Free | $500 | Boston, MA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Community Foundation | $75,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | $1,000 | Baton Rouge, LA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Dequincy High School | $1,000 | Dequincy, LA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Episcopal Day School | $50,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| First Apostolic Church | $3,500 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Fishers Island | $6,500 | Fisher Island, NY, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Hl Fegerson | $500 | Fisher Island, NY, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Hobo Hotel | $200 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Jennings Festival | $500 | Jennings, LA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Lake Charles Little Theater | $2,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Lc Charter Academy | $1,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Lcmh Foundation | $1,500 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Mcneese Athletics | $10,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Mcneese State University | $72,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Oberlin Girls Basketball | $10,000 | Oberlin, LA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Oberlin High School | $950 | Oberlin, LA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Polo For Life | $5,000 | Wellington, FL, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Potter's House | $500 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Salvation Army | $1,200 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Sowela Foundation | $6,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| St Luke's Simpson | $100 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| St Michael & All Angels Episocopal Church | $20,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| St Nicholas Center | $52,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Swla Law Center | $3,500 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Trinidad State Junior College | $1,000 | Trinidad, CO, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Wheaton College | $5,000 | Wheaton, IL, US | Donation | 2021 |
| Acadian Companies | $500 | Lafayette, LA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Apostolic Temple | $100 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Bayou Writers Group | $100 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Bishop Noland Episcopal | $25,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Children's Museum Lake Charles | $2,500 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| City Of Lake Charles | $1,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Community Foundation | $218,352 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Dequincy High School | $400 | Dequincy, LA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Fishers Island Library Association | $500 | Fisher Island, NY, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Holy Trinity Academy | $500 | Trinidad, CO, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Iowa High School | $100 | Iowa, LA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Jennings Festival | $500 | Jennings, LA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Junior League | $1,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Kplc Community Christmas | $2,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Lake Charles Little Theater | $1,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Mcneese State University | $26,900 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Mt Carmel Of Colorado | $1,000 | Trinidad, CO, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Oberlin Boys Track | $500 | Oberlin, LA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Oberlin Girls Basketball | $6,000 | Oberlin, LA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Oberlin High School | $3,100 | Oberlin, LA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Shannon Cox Counseling | $2,500 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| South Beauregard | $150 | Longville, LA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Sowela Foundation | $5,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| St Lawrence Catholic Church | $100 | Jennings, LA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| St Louis Catholic High School | $5,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| St Luke's Simpson | $250 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| St Michael & All Angels Episocopal Church | $10,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| St Philips Church | $5,000 | Garrison, NY, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Sulphur Fab | $1,000 | Sulphur, LA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| The Catholic Deaf Center | $100 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| The Foundation At Lcmh | $1,500 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Trinidad State Junior College | $1,000 | Trinidad, CO, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Tupelo Children's Mansion | $100 | Tuplelo, MS, US | Donation | 2020 |
| United Way | $10,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| Volunteers Of America | $1,000 | Lake Charles, LA, US | Donation | 2020 |
| West Cal-cam Hospital | $1,000 | Sulphur, LA, US | Donation | 2020 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Shearman Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 72-0920599 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 2893 Lake Charles, LA 70602-2893 |
Key People (5)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Shearman Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | Thomas B Shearman Iii |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Susan Cook |
| Trustee | Thad Cook |
| Trustee | Thaddeus Stakely Cook |
| Trustee | Isabella Shearman |
Forms 990-PF
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- Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
- Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns
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