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Est of Michael M Shoemaker Tr

Preselected recipients only Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 136060934

Est of Michael M Shoemaker Tr is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $392,185 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $196,092 and the largest $391,685. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $366,517 the year before.

50% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$359,6282$8.6 million
2024$366,5172$9.4 million
2025$392,1852$10.8 million

How to apply

Est of Michael M Shoemaker Tr 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Est of Michael M Shoemaker Tr funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania1$391,685
Ohio1$500

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Children's Hospital
Hermitage, PA
General operating$391,685
Episcopal Society of Christ Church
Cincinnati, OH
General operating$500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Est of Michael M Shoemaker Tr accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Est of Michael M Shoemaker Tr give?

$392,185 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $196,092.

Who runs Est of Michael M Shoemaker Tr?

Its 2025 filing lists Bny Mellon N A (Trustee).

What does Est of Michael M Shoemaker Tr fund?

Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and faith communities.

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