Thomas & Mary Williams Shoemaker Foundation 1516-00-1 3
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 23-6209783 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$414K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$39,000
Total assets$8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $54,700.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends World Committee for Consultation | Philadelphia, PA | Quaker connect | $100,000 |
| Faith & Play Stories | Laytonsville, MD | General operating | $75,000 |
| Byberry Friends Meeting | Philadelphia, PA | General operating & support | $54,700 |
| School of the Spirit Ministry | Arden, NC | Faithful meetings program | $45,000 |
| Friends United Meeting | Richmond, IN | Belize leadership project | $39,000 |
| Merion Friends Meeting | Merion Station, PA | Community engagement | $37,500 |
| Arch Street Meeting House Preservation Trust | Philadelphia, PA | Historic vistior-exhibit | $30,000 |
| Sandy Springs Freinds Meeting | Sandy Spring, MD | Incubator for public | $18,000 |
| Public Friends | Greensboro, NC | Member model | $15,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $414,200 | 9 |
| 2023 | $681,438 | 10 |
| 2022 | $694,472 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349103052
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-6209783
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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