Shady Maple Foundation
The Shady Maple Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 2004 and based in East Earl, Pennsylvania. It is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization and classified as a family foundation. The foundation operates as a grantmaking entity focused on charitable and educational initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7.6M
-0.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$416K
-3.5% YoY
Grant Count
65
+1.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-5.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation has not publicly provided a formal mission statement. However, based on recent grantmaking activity, the foundation supports charitable and educational initiatives. Primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
The foundation distributed approximately $321,000 across 47 additional grants in 2024.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania, with some grantmaking activity extending to Alabama and Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2024:
- Total Assets: $7,572,711
- Total Revenue: $452,394
- Total Expenses: $461,868
- Net Income: -$9,474
- Total Liabilities: $0
Revenue Composition (2024):
- Investment income and dividends: $426,152
- Grants and contributions: $16,200
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $28,470
Historical Context: The foundation has maintained substantial assets since its establishment, with investment income serving as the primary revenue source for grantmaking activities.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $7,572,711 | $7,637,616 | $7,344,820 |
| Revenue | $452,394 | $709,252 | $451,628 |
| Expenses | $461,868 | $471,887 | $493,918 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $416,000 | $431,000 | $451,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $426,152 | $358,155 | $193,523 |
| Distributable Amount | $378,150 | $385,151 | $413,453 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARVIN R WEAVER | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| MIRIAM M WEAVER | 2ND VP | 1 | — |
| PHILIP E WEAVER | 1ST VP | 1 | — |
| CURTIS R WEAVER | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| LINFORD L WEAVER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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