Shoemaker Family Foundation
Historical FunderCambridge, Nebraska · EIN 36-3332899 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KRISTINA WITTE |
|---|---|
| Address | 304 NELSON STREET, CAMBRIDGE NE 69022 |
| Phone | 3086973395 |
| Form and materials | NARRATIVE WHICH DETAILS THE PURPOSE OF THE EXPENDITURE FOR THE AMOUNT REQUESTED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GRANTS WILL BE MADE ONLY TO 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE ENTITIES OR TO GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES. |
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
6% of grants went outside Nebraska.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economic Development Foundation | Cambridge, NE | General support | $15,000 |
| Nebraska Humanities Council | Lincoln, NE | General support | $15,000 |
| Open Sky Policy Institute | Lincoln, NE | General support | $10,000 |
| Nebraska Journalism Trust | Omaha, NE | Flatwater free press | $10,000 |
| Nebraska Chamber Players | Lincoln, NE | Art spirit | $10,000 |
| Nebraska Appleseed | Lincoln, NE | General support | $10,000 |
| City of Cambridge | Cambridge, NE | Main street revival mural | $5,000 |
| Cambridge Public Schools | Cambridge, NE | Trap team | $5,000 |
| Cambridge Public Schools | Cambridge, NE | Backpack program | $5,000 |
| Cambridge Public Schools | Cambridge, NE | Washington, DC trip | $5,000 |
| Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach | Lincoln, NE | General support | $5,000 |
| Friendship Home of Lincoln | Lincoln, NE | General support | $5,000 |
| Cambridge Senior Center Inc | Cambridge, NE | General support | $3,000 |
| Sma Family and Friends | Elk Grove Village, IL | Families of spinal muscular atrophy | $3,000 |
| Teammates Mentoring Program | Lincoln, NE | Support of the cambridge, nebraska program | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $107,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $92,500 | 15 |
| 2023 | $96,000 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600849349100800
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3332899
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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