The Shoemaker Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNaples, Florida · EIN 27-1507030 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$78K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $5,000.
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
75% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Matthews House | Naples, FL | To provide housing for the homeless and food for the need in a spirtual environment. | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross | Washington, DC | To provide support to alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing volunteers and donations. | $10,000 |
| Girard College Development Fund | Philadelphia, PA | To provide extra resources needed to meet basic needs of the institution. | $10,000 |
| Artis-Naples Inc | Naples, FL | To provide world-class visual and performing arts to educate, entertain the community. | $5,000 |
| Girard College Alumni Association | Philadelphia, PA | To provide assistance for students and alumni in addition to funding scholarships. | $5,000 |
| Goodspeed Opera House Foundation | East Haddam, CT | To restore the 19th century opera house and to preserve and advance musical theatre and the development of new works. | $5,000 |
| Naples Botanical Gardens | Naples, FL | To provide financial support for educational programs on restoring natural habitats. | $5,000 |
| Newtown Food Pantry Inc | Newtown, MA | Distribute food without cost to needy individuals living in newtown, massachusetts. | $5,000 |
| Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries | Niantic, CT | To provide the hungry with hot meals and groceries | $5,000 |
| The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County Inc | Stamford, CT | The 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 Inc | Marshall, NC | To promote and facilitate healthy, safe and affordable housing through advocacy, education and resource development. | $5,000 |
| Focus on Tanzanian Communities | Watertown, MA | To overcome economic and social challenges in tanzania, africa by partnering with local communities to support education, health care,… | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $77,500 | 12 |
| 2023 | $70,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 7, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513119349100921
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1507030
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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