Shoes for the World Foundation
Shoes for the World Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Ashland, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $22K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 4 grants totaling $101K.
Shoes for the World Foundation at a glance
In short: Shoes for the World Foundation gave $101K across 4 grants in 2022 (avg $25K). Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $101,150
- +301.7% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $25,288
- +100.9% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $14,435
- Total assets
- $22,031
- -75.7% vs 2021
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Shoes for the World Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Missao Semide Assembleia de Deus ($89K across 3 grants). Together the top 2 received $101K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 9 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2021) to $101K (2022). In 2022 it made 4 grants totaling $101K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missao Semide Assembleia de Deus | Boat used for transportation of supplies, food, etc. | $60,520 |
| Missao Semide Assembleia de Deus | Shoes, toys, supplies | $16,870 |
| Missao Semide Assembleia de Deus | Partnering with this organization in Guinea Bissau, Africa. Payments for salary for school teachers, support for maintenance of schools, purchase of school equipment and shoes, we support this entity monthly and have a shoe distribution center based there | $12,000 |
| Immanuel Chapel Ministries Jesus Ca | Partnering with this organization in Zimbabwe, providing shoes, school supplies, and financial support to disadvantaged children. In 2018, this organization has sent 50 children to Primary Education, 20 to High School, and 2 to Collegue. In addition of monthly supporting 30 abandoned children in one of the major Hospital of Zimbabwe Harare Hospital through giving milk, diapers, lotions, and clothes. | $11,760 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $22,031 | $50,514 | $119,020 | $101,150 | 4 | $101,150 |
| 2021 | $90,537 | $52,316 | $31,843 | $25,180 | 2 | $25,180 |
| 2020 | $70,064 | $68,500 | $31,992 | $25,284 | 3 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Shoes for the World Foundation is led by Marcelo Menezes, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Marcelo Menezes
President
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Shoes for the World Foundation
How much does Shoes for the World Foundation give each year?
Shoes for the World Foundation gave $101K across 4 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $25K across 2 grants.
What is Shoes for the World Foundation's typical grant size?
Shoes for the World Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $14,435, and its average grant was $25,288, across 4 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does Shoes for the World Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Shoes for the World Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Shoes for the World Foundation?
Shoes for the World Foundation reported $22K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $51K.
What is Shoes for the World Foundation?
Shoes for the World Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Ashland, MA. It holds $22K in total assets as of 2022.
Where does Shoes for the World Foundation operate?
Shoes for the World Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
What is Shoes for the World Foundation's EIN?
Shoes for the World Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4053708. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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