Shoemaker Family Foundation
Shoemaker Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in CAMBRIDGE, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 15 grants totaling $93K. Net investment income was $114K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.2M
+1.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$93K
-3.6% YoY
Grant Count
15
+36.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-29.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shoemaker Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $110K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Shoemaker Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Shoemaker Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in CAMBRIDGE, NE. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 15 grants totaling $93K. Net investment income was $114K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,197,193 | $1,178,441 | $1,241,590 |
| Revenue | $121,329 | $42,401 | $51,803 |
| Expenses | $102,577 | $105,550 | $115,553 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $95,570 | $99,414 | $105,112 |
| Net Investment Income | $114,322 | $49,787 | $46,650 |
| Distributable Amount | $109,902 | $98,087 | $98,533 |
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
65 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include City of Cambridge ($15,000), Nebraska Journalism Trust ($10,000), Open Sky Policy Institute ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS CAMBRIDGE, NE | CLAVINOVA, MUSIC AND ART EQUIPMENT | $3,500 |
| CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS CAMBRIDGE, NE | TRAP CLUB | $5,000 |
| CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS CAMBRIDGE, NE | BACKPACK PROGRAM | $5,000 |
| CHANCES 4 CHILDREN SCOTTSDALE, AZ | HAITI | $5,000 |
| CITY OF CAMBRIDGE CAMBRIDGE, NE | DAY CARE PROGRAM | $15,000 |
| CITY OF CAMBRIDGE CAMBRIDGE, NE | MAIN STREET REVIVAL MURAL | $5,000 |
| FRIENDSHIP HOME OF LINCOLN LINCOLN, NE | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| MATT TALBOT KITCHEN AND OUTREACH LINCOLN, NE | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| NEBRASKA HUMANITIES COUNCIL LINCOLN, NE | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| NEBRASKA JOURNALISM TRUST OMAHA, NE | FLATWATER FREE PRESS | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTINA L WITTE | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| J AUGUST SHOEMAKER | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| WILLIAM E SHOEMAKER | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| KATHRYN A HEITMANN | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| D CHARLES SHOEMAKER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Shoemaker Family Foundation?
As of 2024, Shoemaker Family Foundation holds $1.2M in total assets with $121K in annual revenue. It awarded 15 grants totaling $93K in 2024.
Where does Shoemaker Family Foundation operate?
Shoemaker Family Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, Illinois, Nebraska.
What size grants does Shoemaker Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Shoemaker Family Foundation awarded 15 grants totaling $93K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Shoemaker Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Shoemaker Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $110K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Shoemaker Family Foundation's EIN?
Shoemaker Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3332899. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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