Guido and Ruth Shumake Charitable Trust
The Guido and Ruth Shumake Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Fort Worth, Texas. Its 2025 filing states that distributions are for qualifying religious, charitable, scientific, public-safety testing, literary, educational, amateur-sports, or child- and animal-cruelty-prevention purposes, with awards generally limited to organizations benefiting people or entities in Texas.
Guido and Ruth Shumake Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Guido and Ruth Shumake Charitable Trust gave $54K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $54,000
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,176
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $860,146
- +1.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (5 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Guido and Ruth Shumake Charitable Trust
- How to Apply
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The filing says no formal application is required and proof of exempt status is required. It does not provide a process for submitting requests. Awards are restricted to eligible organizations and purposes described in the trust’s filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Guido And Ruth Shumake Charitable T
Mailing address: PO Box 33349, Fort Worth, TX 76162-3349
Phone: (817) 420-5200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Guido and Ruth Shumake Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was MHMR Foundation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 86 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Texas. The filing states that awards are to benefit people or entities located in Texas, subject to the specific authorization for certain charitable distributions designated for relief in Southern Ireland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Guido and Ruth Shumake Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 17 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 115% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2023) to $56K (2022). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $54K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MHMR Foundation Fort Worth, TX | Charitable Operations Expense | $10,000 |
| Guardianship Services Inc Fort Worth, TX | Charitable Operations Expense | $10,000 |
| Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation Fort Worth, TX | Charitable Operations Expense | $5,000 |
| Texas Health Resources Foundation Arlington, TX | Charitable Operations Expense | $5,000 |
| Camp Fire First Texas Fort Worth, TX | Charitable Operations Expense | $5,000 |
| Autistic Treatment Center Inc San Antonio, TX | Charitable Operations Expense | $2,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House of FW Fort Worth, TX | Charitable Operations Expense | $2,500 |
| Young Women's Leadership Academy Fort Worth, TX | Charitable Operations Expense | $2,500 |
| Saving Hope Foundation Fort Worth, TX | Charitable Operations Expense | $2,000 |
| The Cliburn Fort Worth, TX | Charitable Operations Expense | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $860,146 | $88,731 | $72,603 | $54,000 | 17 | $61,233 | $78,262 | $53,211 |
| 2024 | $844,018 | $60,260 | $65,187 | $48,000 | 16 | $54,824 | $50,149 | $51,368 |
| 2023 | $848,831 | $45,510 | $60,254 | $44,500 | 17 | $50,934 | $36,190 | $47,374 |
| 2022 | $863,278 | $28,736 | $73,060 | $56,000 | 17 | $58,579 | $14,187 | $49,954 |
| 2021 | $908,130 | $64,990 | $66,876 | $50,000 | 19 | $52,720 | $49,433 | $56,227 |
| 2020 | $909,858 | $23,543 | $66,520 | $51,500 | 20 | — | $11,499 | $50,339 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Guido and Ruth Shumake Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $53K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No separate mission statement for the trust is provided. Its filing permits distributions for the purposes described above and requires recipient organizations to fit the stated eligibility definition. It also authorizes certain distributions to charities such as the International Red Cross for relief of people in Southern Ireland, provided that doing so does not disqualify the trust as a 501(c)(3) organization.
The trust’s 2025 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. Guardianship Services Inc. describes its work as protecting vulnerable adults in Tarrant County from abuse, neglect, and exploitation through services including guardianship, money management, victim advocacy, and financial-literacy education. Camp Fire First Texas says it provides out-of-school-time and outdoor learning programs for children and youth, as well as workforce development for early-childhood educators. The Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation says its mission is to prevent suicide, eliminate stigma, and provide hope to people struggling with depression. Saving Hope Foundation describes its work as addressing animal abuse and neglect through efforts focused on overpopulation, education, and adoption.
Other 2025 grantees’ stated missions include supporting health-related programs and services, assisting people with autism and related disorders, and encouraging eighth-grade students to become scholars, citizens, athletes, and leaders.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust made 17 grants totaling $54,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest awards included $10,000 each to MHMR Foundation and Guardianship Services Inc.; $5,000 each to the Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation, Texas Health Resources Foundation, and Camp Fire First Texas; and $2,500 each to Autistic Treatment Center Inc. and Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth. The filing listed the purpose of these grants as “charitable operations expense.”
Other 2025 recipients included Young Women’s Leadership Academy ($2,500), Saving Hope Foundation ($2,000), The Cliburn ($2,000), Cristo Rey Clinic PA ($2,000), and Amon Carter Museum ($1,000). Camp John Marc Foundation Inc. and Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation Inc. each received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Frost Bank as trustee.
Guido and Ruth Shumake Charitable Trust's only listed officer is Frost Bank, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frost Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$13K (2020) → $14K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $14K, to Frost Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Guido and Ruth Shumake Charitable Trust
How much does Guido and Ruth Shumake Charitable Trust give each year?
Guido and Ruth Shumake Charitable Trust gave $54K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $48K across 16 grants.
What is Guido and Ruth Shumake Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Guido and Ruth Shumake Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,176, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Guido and Ruth Shumake Charitable Trust that year got $4K on average.
Where does Guido and Ruth Shumake Charitable Trust give grants?
Guido and Ruth Shumake Charitable Trust gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Worth, TX (13 grants) and San Antonio, TX (2 grants).
Does Guido and Ruth Shumake Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Guido and Ruth Shumake Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Operations Expense" (17 grants).
Who are Guido and Ruth Shumake Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Guido and Ruth Shumake Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include MHMR Foundation ($10,000), Guardianship Services Inc ($10,000) and Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Guido and Ruth Shumake Charitable Trust?
Guido and Ruth Shumake Charitable Trust reported $860K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Guido and Ruth Shumake Charitable Trust fund?
No separate mission statement for the trust is provided. Its filing permits distributions for the purposes described above and requires recipient organizations to fit the stated eligibility definition. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Guido and Ruth Shumake Charitable Trust?
The filing says no formal application is required and proof of exempt status is required. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Guido and Ruth Shumake Charitable Trust's EIN?
Guido and Ruth Shumake Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6005363. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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