The Shinemaker Foundation
Historical FunderMill Valley, California · EIN 81-0740828 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $12,071 and $25,219.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | RICHARD SOLIMINE |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 E BLITHEDALE AVE, MILL VALLEY CA 94941 |
| Phone | 4153848696 |
| RACE@SHINEMAKER.ORG | |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORM IS REQUIRED AT THIS TIME |
| Deadlines | NO SPECIFIC DEADLINES AT THIS TIME |
| Restrictions | NONE AT THIS TIME |
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
58% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Every Mother Counts | New York, NY | General donation to public charity | $90,000 |
| Eb Research Partnership | New York, NY | General donation to public charity | $50,000 |
| The Etheridge Foundation | Encino, CA | General donation to public charity | $50,000 |
| Road Recovery Foundation | New York, NY | General donation to public charity | $30,000 |
| Northern Light School | Oakland, CA | General donation to public charity | $25,219 |
| Back to Earth Nature Connection Inc | Berkeley, CA | General donation to public charity | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole | Jackson, WY | General donation to public charity | $25,000 |
| Global Forest Generation | The Plains, VA | General donation to public charity | $25,000 |
| Wild Tomorrow Fund | New York, NY | General donation to public charity | $25,000 |
| Marinlink | San Rafael, CA | General donation to public charity | $20,000 |
| Our Children's Trust | Eugene, OR | General donation to public charity | $20,000 |
| Valentino Achak Deng Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General donation to public charity | $20,000 |
| Believe Ranch and Rescue | Sant Ynez, CA | General donation to public charity | $12,071 |
| Magic Theatre Inc | San Francisco, CA | General donation to public charity | $10,286 |
| Earth Law Center | Durango, CO | General donation to public charity | $7,500 |
| Jackson Hole Writers | Jackson, WY | General donation to public charity | $5,113 |
| The Foundation for Tomorrow | Charlotte, NC | General donation to public charity | $4,649 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $444,838 | 17 |
| 2024 | $340,345 | 13 |
| 2023 | $409,130 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202642559349100704
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-0740828
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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