Thomas B Shoemake Trust
Historical FunderBrownwood, Texas · EIN 93-1757989 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $7,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ATTN JOE REAGAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 309 N FISK AVENUE, BROWNWOOD TX 76801 |
| Phone | 3256462821 |
| lchaistain@haynesfirm.com | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATION FORM PROVIDED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | MUST BE A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN BROWN COUNTY, TEXAS AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES, AND SERVING THE PEOPLE IN AND AROUND BROWN COUNTY THAT ARE IN NEED |
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
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Avenue Church of Christ | Brownwood, TX | Food for food pantry distribution | $20,000 |
| Early First Baptist Church Cmmnty M | Early, TX | Purchase meals for meals on wheels food delivery program | $10,000 |
| Salvation Army - Brownwood | Brownwood, TX | To help fund the feeding and clothing programs for those under the poverty level | $7,000 |
| Texas Ramp Project | Richardson, TX | To purchase materials to build ramps for handicapped people | $7,000 |
| Aldersgate Enrichment Center | Early, TX | Provide meals for special needs associates | $5,000 |
| Brownwood Community Public Library | Brownwood, TX | Repair and maintenance of the building | $5,000 |
| Good Samaritan Ministries | Brownwood, TX | Christmas food boxes from the food pantry hunger program | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army of Comanche | Comanche, TX | To help fund food and community outreach programs in comanche county | $5,000 |
| Lyric Performing Arts Center | Brownwood, TX | To help fund building repairs and maintenance | $5,000 |
| Howard Payne University | Brownwood, TX | Food purchases for the annual thanksgiving lunch for those in economic need | $3,000 |
| Ark Domestic Violence Shelter | Brownwood, TX | General operating expenses to provide safe shelter for victims of domestic violence | $2,000 |
| Central Texas Pregnancy Center | Brownwood, TX | Funding for baby needs programs | $2,000 |
| Zephyr Volunteer Fire Department | Zephyr, TX | To help fund purchase of jaws of life for fire and rescue in the zephyr area | $2,000 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($12,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $90,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513169349103516
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 93-1757989
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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