Private foundation · EIN 27-1507030 · Naples, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Shoemaker Family Foundation Inc

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: 12 grants paid, $78K total, median $5,000. 25% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$78K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in FL
25%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Matthews HouseNaples, FLTo provide housing for the homeless and food for the need in a spirtual environment.$15K
American Red CrossWashington, DCTo provide support to alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing volunteers and donations.$10K
Girard College Development FundPhiladelphia, PATo provide extra resources needed to meet basic needs of the institution.$10K
Artis-Naples IncNaples, FLTo provide world-class visual and performing arts to educate, entertain the community.$5,000
Girard College Alumni AssociationPhiladelphia, PATo provide assistance for students and alumni in addition to funding scholarships.$5,000
Goodspeed Opera House FoundationEast Haddam, CTTo restore the 19th century opera house and to preserve and advance musical theatre and the development of new works.$5,000
Naples Botanical GardensNaples, FLTo provide financial support for educational programs on restoring natural habitats.$5,000
Newtown Food Pantry IncNewtown, MADistribute food without cost to needy individuals living in newtown, massachusetts.$5,000
Shoreline Soup Kitchens & PantriesNiantic, CTTo provide the hungry with hot meals and groceries$5,000
The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County IncStamford, CTThe food bank of lower fairfield county solicits and collects food from private and public donations to provide food to organizations that…$5,000
Community Housing Coalition of Madison County IncMarshall, NCTo promote and facilitate healthy, safe and affordable housing through advocacy, education and resource development.$5,000
Focus on Tanzanian CommunitiesWatertown, MATo overcome economic and social challenges in tanzania, africa by partnering with local communities to support education, health care, wome…$2,500

By state: Florida 3 · Pennsylvania 2 · Connecticut 3 · District of Columbia 1 · Massachusetts 2 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Shoemaker Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Naples, Florida, administered in care of Peter Shoemaker, tax-exempt since 2010. 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 Shoemaker Family Foundation Inc 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 Shoemaker Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $78K across 12 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Shoemaker Family Foundation Inc give?

Florida (3 grants), Pennsylvania (2 grants), Connecticut (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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