Edwin J and Ruth M Shoemaker Foundation
Historical FunderDetroit, Michigan · EIN 38-3137832 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $40,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MICHAEL A INDENBAUM |
|---|---|
| Address | 660 WOODWARD AVE SUITE 2290, DETROIT MI 48226 |
| Phone | 3134657000 |
| Form and materials | LETTER DESCRIBING PURPOSE OF GRANT AND VERIFICATION OF ORGNAIZATION'S CHARITABLE STATUS |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE ORGANIZATIONS MUST HAVE AS THEIR MISSION AND ACTIVITY (WHETHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY) THE FURTHERING OF THE GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, (JOHN 3:16), AND MUST BE FAITHFUL TO THE TENETS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH, (MATTHEW 28:17-20). |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
35% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Arcadia | Arcadia, MI | General | $100,000 |
| Right to Life Education Fund | Grand Rapids, MI | General | $85,000 |
| University of Michigan Transplant Center | Ann Arbor, MI | General | $80,000 |
| Covenant College Foundation | Lookout Mountain, GA | General | $50,000 |
| Redeemer Lutheran Church | Interlochen, MI | General | $50,000 |
| St John Lutheran School | Grand Haven, MI | General | $50,000 |
| Heartbeat of Monroe | Monroe, MI | General | $40,000 |
| Lutheran Special Education Ministries | Ann Arbor, MI | General | $40,000 |
| Thomas More Law Center | Ann Arbor, MI | General | $40,000 |
| Gabby's Grief Center | Monroe, MI | General | $35,000 |
| Care Net of Puget Sound | Tacoma, WA | General | $30,000 |
| Lutheran Hour Ministries | St Louis, MO | General | $30,000 |
| St John Amelith Lutheran School | Bay City, MI | General | $30,000 |
| Mission to North America | Charlotte, NC | General | $25,000 |
| St John the Divine Anglican Church | Squamish, CA | General | $25,000 |
| Thrive Medical Clinic Fka Pregnancy Care Center | Traverse City, MI | General | $25,000 |
| 1517 | Irvine, CA | General | $20,000 |
| Arborwoman | Ann Arbor, MI | General | $20,000 |
| Bible League | Grand Rapids, MI | General | $15,000 |
| Concordia Seminary | St Louis, MO | General | $15,000 |
| Concordia Theological Seminary | Fort Wayne, IN | General | $15,000 |
| Lutheran Braille Workers | Yucaipa, CA | General | $15,000 |
| Mission India Grant | Grand Rapids, MI | General | $15,000 |
| Young Life of Canada | St Blaine, WA | General | $15,000 |
| Island Christian Academy | Langley, WA | General | $10,000 |
| St Bartholomew's Anglican Church | Swartz Creek, MI | General | $7,500 |
| Fresh Wind Christian Community | InTERLOCHEN, MI | General | $5,000 |
| Holy Ghost Lutheran Church | Monroe, MI | General | $3,500 |
| St Mary Catholic School | Lake Leeelanau, MI | General | $3,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $894,500 | 29 |
| 2024 | $864,500 | 27 |
| 2023 | $794,500 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612549349101326
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-3137832
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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