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The Shunammites

Preselected recipients only McKinney, Texas · EIN 813486098

The Shunammites is a private foundation in McKinney, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $338 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $169 and the largest $288. 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 $10 the year before.

100% 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$5752$18,979
2024$101$21,422
2025$3382$23,356

How to apply

The Shunammites 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 The Shunammites funds

Where it gives

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

StateGrantsAmount
Tennessee1$288
Texas1$50

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Koinonia Church
Nashville, TN
Nonprofit Charitable Purpose$288
Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundat
Dallas, TX
Nonprofit charitable purpose$50

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Shunammites accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Shunammites give?

$338 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $169.

Who runs The Shunammites?

Its 2025 filing lists Grace Rhodes (President), Amber Rhodes (Director) and Darren Rhodes (Director).

What does The Shunammites fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and health.

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