Private foundation · EIN 23-6209783 · Wilmington, Delaware

Thomas & Mary Williams Shoemaker Foundation 1516-00-1 3

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $414K total, median $39K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
9
$414K
Median grant
$39K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Friends World Committee for ConsultationPhiladelphia, PAQuaker connect$100K
Faith & Play StoriesLaytonsville, MDGeneral operating$75K
Byberry Friends MeetingPhiladelphia, PAGeneral operating & support$55K
School of the Spirit MinistryArden, NCFaithful meetings program$45K
Friends United MeetingRichmond, INBelize leadership project$39K
Merion Friends MeetingMerion Station, PACommunity engagement$38K
Arch Street Meeting House Preservation TrustPhiladelphia, PAHistoric vistior-exhibit$30K
Sandy Springs Freinds MeetingSandy Spring, MDIncubator for public$18K
Public FriendsGreensboro, NCMember model$15K

By state: Pennsylvania 4 · Maryland 2 · North Carolina 2 · Indiana 1

About this foundation

Thomas & Mary Williams Shoemaker Foundation 1516-00-1 3 is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of New York Private Trust Company Tt, tax-exempt since 1992. 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 Thomas & Mary Williams Shoemaker Foundation 1516-00-1 3 accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Thomas & Mary Williams Shoemaker Foundation 1516-00-1 3 give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $414K across 9 grants, a median of $39K.

Where does Thomas & Mary Williams Shoemaker Foundation 1516-00-1 3 give?

Pennsylvania (4 grants), Maryland (2 grants), North Carolina (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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