Shoemate Foundation dtd 102901
Shoemate Foundation dtd 102901 is a private foundation based in West Hartford, Connecticut. In its 2025 filing, it reported 11 grants totaling $152,146, with recipients including charitable organizations in several states and the District of Columbia.
Shoemate Foundation dtd 102901 at a glance
In short: Shoemate Foundation dtd 102901 gave $152K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Massachusetts. 55% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $152,146
- +40.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,831
- +66.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $5,963,700
- +2.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (6 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (83% 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 Shoemate Foundation dtd 102901
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a letter as the application form and materials, with no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed on the 2024 filing.
- Deadline
- None listed on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Attorney Paul L Bourdeau Cummings L
Mailing address: 75 Isham Rd Ste 400, West Hartford, CT 06107
Phone: (860) 313-4930
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Shoemate Foundation dtd 102901 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ($125K). Together the top 10 received $151K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 44 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were reported as 83% to recipients in Massachusetts, 9% in Florida, 3% in Virginia, 2% in New York, and 1% in the District of Columbia. Listed recipients also included organizations in Arizona and Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Shoemate Foundation dtd 102901 open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 11 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 36% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 78% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 44% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $108K (2024) to $687K (2022). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $152K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA | Current Use for General Chariable Purposes | $125,146 |
| Alzheimer & Parkinson Assoc Vero Beach, FL | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $10,000 |
| World War Veterans Committee Arlington, VA | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $4,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Indian River County Vero Beach, FL | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $3,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $3,000 |
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $2,000 |
| American Cornerstone Institute Washington, DC | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer Disease Research Wellesley Hills, MA | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Indian River Community Foundation Vero Beach, FL | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
| Landmark Legal Foundation Kansas City, MO | Current Use for General Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
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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 | $5,963,700 | $270,820 | $157,751 | $152,146 | 11 | $152,146 | $270,797 | $342,504 |
| 2024 | $5,836,765 | $403,633 | $111,450 | $108,066 | 13 | $108,066 | $403,629 | $323,585 |
| 2023 | $5,543,784 | $405,543 | $239,991 | $224,100 | 7 | $224,100 | $405,543 | $306,119 |
| 2022 | $5,385,645 | $568,118 | $686,675 | $686,500 | 7 | $686,500 | $568,118 | $355,283 |
| 2021 | $5,509,902 | $224,698 | $449,994 | $447,000 | 6 | — | $224,698 | $329,184 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Shoemate Foundation dtd 102901 reported a distributable amount of $343K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. The American Cornerstone Institute describes its mission as developing and distributing policy, solution, and educational programs and materials promoting conservative commonsense solutions. The National Parks Conservation Association describes its mission as protecting America’s national parks for present and future generations. Indian River Community Foundation describes its mission as building a better community through donor-driven philanthropy.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $152,146. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $125,146, with a median of $2,000. The largest grant was $125,146 to Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund for current use for general charitable purposes. Other grants included $10,000 to Alzheimer & Parkinson Assoc; $4,000 to World War Veterans Committee; and $3,000 each to Boys and Girls Club Indian River County and Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The remaining grants included $2,000 to Turning Point USA and $1,000 each to American Cornerstone Institute, Alzheimer Disease Research, Indian River Community Foundation, Landmark Legal Foundation, and National Parks Conservation Association. The stated purpose for these grants was current use for general charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charles Shoemate, Nancy Shoemate, Steven R Shoemate, Jeffrey D Shoemate, and Scott C Shoemate as trustees.
Shoemate Foundation dtd 102901's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles Shoemate
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jeffrey D Shoemate
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Nancy Shoemate
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Scott C Shoemate
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Steven R Shoemate
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Shoemate Foundation dtd 102901
How much does Shoemate Foundation dtd 102901 give each year?
Shoemate Foundation dtd 102901 gave $152K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $108K across 13 grants.
What is Shoemate Foundation dtd 102901's typical grant size?
Shoemate Foundation dtd 102901's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $13,831, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Shoemate Foundation dtd 102901 that year got $1K on average.
Where does Shoemate Foundation dtd 102901 give grants?
Shoemate Foundation dtd 102901 gives mostly in Massachusetts: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vero Beach, FL (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Shoemate Foundation dtd 102901 give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Shoemate Foundation dtd 102901's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Shoemate Foundation dtd 102901's largest grantees?
Shoemate Foundation dtd 102901's largest 2025 grantees include Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund ($125,146), Alzheimer & Parkinson Assoc ($10,000) and World War Veterans Committee ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Shoemate Foundation dtd 102901?
Shoemate Foundation dtd 102901 reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $152K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $343K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Shoemate Foundation dtd 102901 fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Shoemate Foundation dtd 102901?
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Shoemate Foundation dtd 102901's EIN?
Shoemate Foundation dtd 102901's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6000834. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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