Thomas B Shoemake Trust
Accepts applications
Thomas B Shoemake Trust is a private foundation in Brownwood, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $90,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$90,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.8 million
How to apply
| Contact | Attn Joe Reagan 309 N Fisk Avenue, Brownwood, TX 76801 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (325) 646-2821, lchaistain@haynesfirm.com |
| What to submit | Application form provided |
| Restrictions | Must be a 501(c)(3) organization located in brown county, Texas and surrounding counties, and serving the people in and around brown county that are in need |
What Thomas B Shoemake Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 16 | $90,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Avenue Church of Christ | Food for food pantry distribution | $20,000 |
| Early First Baptist Church Cmmnty M | Purchase meals for meals on wheels food delivery program | $10,000 |
| Individual | To help fund the feeding and clothing programs for those under the poverty level | $7,000 |
| Texas Ramp Project | To purchase materials to build ramps for handicapped people | $7,000 |
| Aldersgate Enrichment Center | Provide meals for special needs associates | $5,000 |
| Bcyfr Supporters Brown Co Youth Fai | To help support the sale of livestock animals for the youth of brown county | $5,000 |
| Brownwood Community Public Library | Repair and maintenance of the building | $5,000 |
| Good Samaritan Ministries | Christmas food boxes from the food pantry hunger program | $5,000 |
| Pearl Griffin Memorial Latch Key | General operating expenses to provide after school care for working families | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army of Comanche | To help fund food and community outreach programs in comanche county | $5,000 |
| Lyric Performing Arts Center | To help fund building repairs and maintenance | $5,000 |
| Howard Payne University | Food purchases for the annual thanksgiving lunch for those in economic need | $3,000 |
| Ark Domestic Violence Shelter | General operating expenses to provide safe shelter for victims of domestic violence | $2,000 |
| Casa in the Heart of Texas | General operating expenses to provide advocacy support to brown county children who have experienced abuse or neglect | $2,000 |
| Central Texas Pregnancy Center | Funding for baby needs programs | $2,000 |
| Zephyr Volunteer Fire Department | To help fund purchase of jaws of life for fire and rescue in the zephyr area | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joe Reagan
- Mary Reagan
- Stephen Haynes
Questions people ask
Does Thomas B Shoemake Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Thomas B Shoemake Trust give?
$90,000 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Thomas B Shoemake Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Joe Reagan (Trustee), Mary Reagan (Trustee) and Stephen Haynes (Trustee).
What does Thomas B Shoemake Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, faith communities and human services.