Edwin J and Ruth M Shoemaker Foundation
Accepts applications
Edwin J and Ruth M Shoemaker Foundation is a private foundation in Detroit, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $864,500 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$864,500
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$19.2 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $794,500 the year before.
30% 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 | $794,500 | 22 | $17.8 million |
| 2024 | $864,500 | 27 | $19.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Michael A Indenbaum 660 Woodward Ave Suite 2290, Detroit, MI 48226 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (313) 465-7000 |
| What to submit | Letter describing purpose of grant and verification of orgnaization's charitable status |
| Restrictions | The organizations must have as their mission and activity (whether directly or indirectly) the furthering of the gospel of our lord jesus christ, (john 3:16), and must be faithful to the tenets of the christian faith, (matthew 28:17-20). |
What Edwin J and Ruth M Shoemaker Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 16 | $624,500 |
| Washington | 3 | $65,000 |
| Missouri | 3 | $55,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 2 | $30,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Right to Life Education Fund | General | $100,000 |
| Trinity Lutheran School | General | $100,000 |
| University of Michigan Transplant Center | General | $80,000 |
| Thomas More Law Center | General | $60,000 |
| Covenant College Foundation | General | $50,000 |
| St John Lutheran School | General | $50,000 |
| Heartbeat of Monroe | General | $40,000 |
| Lutheran Special Education Ministries | General | $40,000 |
| Redeemer Lutheran Church | General | $40,000 |
| Care Net of Puget Sound | General | $30,000 |
| Gabby's Grief Center | General | $25,000 |
| Lutheran Hour Ministries | General | $25,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse International | General | $25,000 |
| Thrive Medical Clinic Fka Pregnancy Care Center | General | $25,000 |
| Young Life of Canada | General | $25,000 |
| Arborwoman | General | $20,000 |
| 1517 | General | $15,000 |
| Bible League | General | $15,000 |
| Concordia Seminary | General | $15,000 |
| Concordia Theological Seminary | General | $15,000 |
| Lutheran Braille | General | $15,000 |
| Lutheran Womens' Missionary League | General | $15,000 |
| Mission India Grant | General | $15,000 |
| Island Christian Academy | General | $10,000 |
| St Bartholomew's Anglican Church | General | $7,500 |
| Holy Ghost Lutheran Church | General | $3,500 |
| St Mary Catholic School | General | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert L Shoemaker
- Erich C Shoemaker
- Dale A Shoemaker
- Mary Kaye Johnston
- Rocque E Lipford
- David S Johnston
Questions people ask
Does Edwin J and Ruth M Shoemaker Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Edwin J and Ruth M Shoemaker Foundation give?
$864,500 in tax year 2024, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Edwin J and Ruth M Shoemaker Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert L Shoemaker (President), Erich C Shoemaker (Director), Dale A Shoemaker (Director) and Mary Kaye Johnston (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Edwin J and Ruth M Shoemaker Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.