Shoemaker Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Shoemaker Family Foundation is a private foundation in Cambridge, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $107,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$107,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was up from $92,500 the year before.
23% of its 2025 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 | $96,000 | 11 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $92,500 | 15 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $107,000 | 15 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kristina Witte 304 Nelson Street, Cambridge, NE 69022 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (308) 697-3395 |
| What to submit | Narrative which details the purpose of the expenditure for the amount requested. |
| Restrictions | Grants will be made only to 501(c)(3) charitable entities or to governmental entities. |
What Shoemaker Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Nebraska.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | 14 | $104,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Economic Development Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Nebraska Humanities Council | General support | $15,000 |
| Open Sky Policy Institute | General support | $10,000 |
| Nebraska Journalism Trust | Flatwater free press | $10,000 |
| Nebraska Chamber Players | Art spirit | $10,000 |
| Nebraska Appleseed | General support | $10,000 |
| City of Cambridge | Main street revival mural | $5,000 |
| Cambridge Public Schools | Trap team | $5,000 |
| Cambridge Public Schools | Backpack program | $5,000 |
| Cambridge Public Schools | Washington, dc trip | $5,000 |
| Matt Talbot Kitchen and Outreach | General support | $5,000 |
| Friendship Home of Lincoln | General support | $5,000 |
| Cambridge Senior Center Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| Sma Family and Friends | Families of spinal muscular atrophy | $3,000 |
| Teammates Mentoring Program | Support of the cambridge, nebraska program | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kristina L Witte
- J August Shoemaker
- William E Shoemaker
- Kathryn A Heitmann
- D Charles Shoemaker
Questions people ask
Does Shoemaker Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Shoemaker Family Foundation give?
$107,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Shoemaker Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kristina L Witte (President/Director), J August Shoemaker (Secretary/Director), William E Shoemaker (Treasurer/Director) and Kathryn A Heitmann (Vice President/Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Shoemaker Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, community development and education.