Shumaker Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Shumaker Family Foundation is a private foundation in Detroit, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $49,400 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$49,400
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was down from $50,650 the year before.
80% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $20,800 | 4 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $50,650 | 5 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $49,400 | 10 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Shumaker Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Shumaker Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Wyoming.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 4 | $17,500 |
| Michigan | 3 | $16,900 |
| New York | 2 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Patron of the Arts in the Vatican | General fund | $10,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Chamber Foundation | General fund | $6,000 |
| Music Land | General fund | $5,000 |
| Tcsar Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Climb Wyoming | General fund | $5,000 |
| Girls Actively Participating | General fund | $5,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels | General fund | $5,000 |
| Film Forum | General fund | $5,000 |
| Jackson Hole Ski Club | General fund | $2,500 |
| War Memorial | General fund | $900 |
Officers and trustees
- Sharon Shumaker
Questions people ask
Does Shumaker Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shumaker Family Foundation give?
$49,400 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Shumaker Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sharon Shumaker (President/Treasurer/Secretary/Director).
What does Shumaker Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.