Private foundation · EIN 99-2966950 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Shein Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $1.3M total, median $75K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$1.3M
Median grant
$75K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2025

11 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boys & Girls Clubs of AmericaAtlanta, GAGeneral & Unrestricted$300K
The Association of Professional Schools of InternaWashington, DCColumbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) - fund to support research activities at SIPA$250K
The Association of Professional Schools of InternaWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$250K
Dress for Success Indianapolis IncIndianapolis, INGeneral & Unrestricted$150K
Dress for Success ChattanoogaChattanooga, TNGeneral & Unrestricted$80K
John F Kennedy Center for the Performing ArtsWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$75K
California Fire FoundationSacramento, CAL.A. Wildfire Relief Efforts$50K
New York-Presbyterian Fund IncNew York, NYCenter for Youth Mental Health$50K
Caring for Military Families the Elizabeth Dole FoWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Los Angeles Fire Department FoundationLos Angeles, CAL.A. Wildfire Relief Efforts$25K
Pasadena Humane SocietyPasadena, CAL.A. Wildfire Relief Efforts$25K

By state: District of Columbia 4 · Georgia 1 · Indiana 1 · California 3 · Tennessee 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Shein Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Shein Foundation, tax-exempt since 2025. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Shein Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Shein Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.3M across 11 grants, a median of $75K.

Where does Shein Foundation give?

District of Columbia (4 grants), Georgia (1 grants), Indiana (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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