The John and Matilda Shumsky Foundation
Invitation OnlyTraverse City, Michigan · EIN 38-2806447 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$64K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$912K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,700.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools | Traverse City, MI | Teacher & student scholarships | $19,000 |
| Father Fred Foundation | Traverse City, MI | Food bank & needy families | $10,500 |
| Meals on Wheels of Northwest Michigan | Traverse City, MI | Assistance to needy families | $6,000 |
| Step Up Northern Michigan | Traverse City, MI | Food, clothing, and after school education for at-risk youth | $5,000 |
| Diocese of Gaylord Catholic Hispanic Apostles | Gaylord, MI | Needy families | $3,500 |
| Single Momm | Traverse City, MI | Support for children's childcare program as well as books and supplies | $2,700 |
| St Mary School | Lake Leelanau, MI | Tuition assistance | $2,000 |
| St Francis Church | Traverse City, MI | Food pantry | $2,000 |
| St Joseph Catholic Church | Traverse City, MI | Support for food pantry and needy families | $2,000 |
| Northwest Michigan Supportive Housing | Traverse City, MI | Support housing and case management services to clients | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Traverse City, MI | Needy families | $1,500 |
| Christ the King Catholic Church | Williamsburg, MI | Food pantry | $1,000 |
| Immaculate Conception Catholic Church | Traverse City, MI | Support for needy families | $1,000 |
| Safe Harbor of Grand Traverse Inc | Traverse City, MI | Food & shelter for needy individuals | $1,000 |
| St Mary of Hannah | Kingsley, MI | Needy families | $1,000 |
| St Patrick's Church Food Pantry | Traverse City, MI | Food bank | $1,000 |
| Thrive Medical Clinic | Traverse City, MI | Pregnancy/Baby assistance and supplies. | $1,000 |
| Grand Traverse Dyslexia Association | Traverse City, MI | Help needy students | $900 |
| Brickways | Traverse City, MI | Physically and developmentally disabled that are in need of financial assistance | $500 |
| Grand Traverse Area Teens for Life | Traverse City, MI | Food pantry | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $64,100 | 20 |
| 2023 | $23,600 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349101552
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 38-2806447
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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