Shomos Family Foundation LTD
Preselected recipients only
Shomos Family Foundation LTD is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $106,750 in 59 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$106,750
- Number of grants59
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $75,750 the year before.
19% 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 | $124,750 | 56 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $75,750 | 59 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $106,750 | 59 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Shomos Family Foundation LTD 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.
What Shomos Family Foundation LTD funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 23 | $43,500 |
| Wisconsin | 20 | $29,000 |
| New York | 4 | $13,000 |
| Virginia | 4 | $8,000 |
| California | 2 | $6,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $4,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cancer Research Institute Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Direct Relief | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Dripping Springs Helping Hands Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Friends of PBS Wisconsin Inc | General operating support | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army World Service Office | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Ashokan Foundation Inc | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Travis Heights Art Trail | General operating support | $4,000 |
| Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association Inc (Wi Chapter) | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Austin Friends of Traditional Music | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Austin Zoo Inc | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Center for Women & Their Work Inc | General operating support | $3,000 |
| National Resources Defense Council Inc | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wi | General operating support | $3,000 |
| Sustainable Food Center Inc | General operating support | $3,000 |
| The Public for Animal Welfare Inc (Paws Shelter of Central Texas) | General operating support | $3,000 |
| ALS Therapy Development Foundation Inc (ALS Therapy Development Institute) | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Central Texas Food Bank Inc | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Clean Air Task Force Inc | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Energy Services Inc | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Family Eldercare Inc | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Green Corn Project | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Hill Country Conservancy Inc | General operating support | $2,000 |
| NAMI Dane County Inc | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Porchlight Inc | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Therapy Pet Pals of Texas Inc | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Wimberley Adoption Group & Rescue Corporation | General operating support | $2,000 |
| Emancipet Inc | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Wisconsin Public Radio Association Inc | General operating support | $1,500 |
| Austin Community Foundation Inc | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Community Action Inc of Rock & Walworth Counties | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Creekside Place Inc | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Deaf Dogs Rock Inc | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Door County Land Trust Inc | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Dripping Springs Community Mission Partnership Inc | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Evansville Ecumenical Care Closet LTD | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Friends of Noah Inc Wisconsin | General operating support | $1,000 |
| National Council on the Aging Inc | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Operation Second Chance Inc | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Inc | General operating support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Audrey T Shomos
- Monica J Shomos
- Shannon B Braun
Questions people ask
Does Shomos Family Foundation LTD accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shomos Family Foundation LTD give?
$106,750 in tax year 2025, across 59 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Shomos Family Foundation LTD?
Its 2025 filing lists Audrey T Shomos (President/Director), Monica J Shomos (Vice President/Director) and Shannon B Braun (Secretary/Treasurer/Director).
What does Shomos Family Foundation LTD fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, animals and environment and conservation.