Guido and Ruth Shumake Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Guido and Ruth Shumake Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Fort Worth, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $54,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$54,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was up from $48,000 the year before.
29% 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 | $44,500 | 17 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $48,000 | 16 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $54,000 | 17 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Guido and Ruth Shumake Charitable T PO Box 33349, Fort Worth, TX 76162-3349 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (817) 420-5200 |
| What to submit | No formal application is required. Proof of exempt status is required. |
| Restrictions | Distributions shall be used for religious, charitable, scientific, testing for public safety, literature or educational purposes, or to foster national or international amateur sports competition (but only if no part of its activities involve the provision of athletic facilities or equipment), or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Awards shall be made only to organizations fitting the foregoing definition and which benefit persons or entities located in the state of Texas. The trustee is also authorized to make distributions to charities such as the international red cross, and to designate such distributions for relief of persons in southern ireland; but only if such direction does not disqualify this trust as a 501(c)(3) organization. |
What Guido and Ruth Shumake Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 17 | $54,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MHMR Foundation | Charitable operations expense | $10,000 |
| Guardianship Services Inc | Charitable operations expense | $10,000 |
| Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation | Charitable operations expense | $5,000 |
| Texas Health Resources Foundation | Charitable operations expense | $5,000 |
| Camp Fire First Texas | Charitable operations expense | $5,000 |
| Autistic Treatment Center Inc | Charitable operations expense | $2,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House of FW | Charitable operations expense | $2,500 |
| Young Women's Leadership Academy | Charitable operations expense | $2,500 |
| Saving Hope Foundation | Charitable operations expense | $2,000 |
| The Cliburn | Charitable operations expense | $2,000 |
| Cristo Rey Clinic Pa | Charitable operations expense | $2,000 |
| Amon Carter Museum | Charitable operations expense | $1,000 |
| Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation | Charitable operations expense | $1,000 |
| Girls Inc | Charitable operations expense | $1,000 |
| Camp John Marc Foundation | Charitable operations expense | $1,000 |
| Mental Health Connection of Tarrant County | Charitable operations expense | $1,000 |
| The Labre Society | Charitable operations expense | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Frost Bank
Questions people ask
Does Guido and Ruth Shumake Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Guido and Ruth Shumake Charitable Trust give?
$54,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Guido and Ruth Shumake Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Frost Bank (Trustee).
What does Guido and Ruth Shumake Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and health.