The Shinemaker Foundation
Accepts applications
The Shinemaker Foundation is a private foundation in Mill Valley, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $340,345 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $75,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$340,345
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$6.8 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was down from $409,130 the year before.
25% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $409,130 | 16 | $6.3 million |
| 2024 | $340,345 | 12 | $6.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Richard Solimine 10 E Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (415) 384-8696, race@shinemaker.org |
| What to submit | No specific form is required at this time |
| Deadlines | No specific deadlines at this time |
| Restrictions | None at this time |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Shinemaker Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $168,595 |
| California | 5 | $135,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $20,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $6,750 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Every Mother Counts | General donation to public charity | $75,000 |
| The Etheridge Foundation | General donation to public charity | $50,000 |
| Road Recovery Foundation | General donation to public charity | $32,685 |
| Wild Tomorrow Fund | General donation to public charity | $30,910 |
| Eb Research Partnership | General donation to public charity | $30,000 |
| Valentino Achak Deng Foundation | General donation to public charity | $30,000 |
| Back to Earth Nature Connection Inc | General donation to public charity | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole | General donation to public charity | $20,000 |
| Global Forest Generation | General donation to public charity | $20,000 |
| Northern Light School | General donation to public charity | $20,000 |
| Believe Ranch and Rescue | General donation to public charity | $15,000 |
| The Foundation for Tomorrow | General donation to public charity | $6,750 |
Officers and trustees
- Tiffanie L Debartolo
- Scott D Schumaker
- Kira Siebert
- David S Mallitz
- Richard Solimine
Questions people ask
Does The Shinemaker Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No specific deadlines at this time.
How much does The Shinemaker Foundation give?
$340,345 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Shinemaker Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Tiffanie L Debartolo (Director/President), Scott D Schumaker (Director/Vp/Cfo/Secretary), Kira Siebert (Director) and David S Mallitz (Assistant Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Shinemaker Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.