The Shade Tree Foundation
The Shade Tree Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. In 2024, it made grants to preselected charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Virginia and the remainder to a recipient in Washington, DC.
The Shade Tree Foundation at a glance
In short: The Shade Tree Foundation gave $318K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $32K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $317,700
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- Average grant
- $31,770
- Median grant
- $4,800
- Total assets
- $202,081
- +3.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Shade Tree Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Shade Tree Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Veritas Classical Christian School ($252K across 4 grants). Together the top 5 received $318K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 10 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia and 2% to recipients in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Shade Tree Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 596% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $318K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Veritas Classical Christian School Richmond, VA | Capital Campaign | $125,000 |
| Veritas Classical Christian School Richmond, VA | Capital Campaign | $125,000 |
| Redeemer Anglican Church Richmond, VA | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Society for Classical Learning Richmond, VA | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Serge Global Inc Washington, DC | mission/project led by Rob and Rebecca Musser | $6,000 |
| Young Life Richmond, VA | Richmond City Young Life | $3,600 |
| Young Life Richmond, VA | Richmond City Young Life | $3,600 |
| Young Life Richmond, VA | help send RCYL kids to camp | $2,500 |
| Veritas Classical Christian School Richmond, VA | the 2024-25 Annual Fund | $1,000 |
| Veritas Classical Christian School Richmond, VA | Annual Fund | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $202,081 | $334,473 | $326,943 | $317,700 | 10 | $326,942 | $473 | $54,841 |
| 2023 | $194,551 | $200,051 | $5,500 | — | — | $5,500 | $51 | $364 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Shade Tree Foundation reported a distributable amount of $55K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants went to organizations including a school, a church, an educational organization, a mission/project, and a youth ministry.
Veritas Classical Christian School describes its mission as “To provide Christ-centered, academically robust Classical education.” The foundation’s listed grants to the school included capital campaign and annual fund purposes.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $317,700. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $125,000, with a median of $4,800.
The largest listed grants included two $125,000 capital campaign grants to Veritas Classical Christian School in Richmond, Virginia; $35,000 to Redeemer Anglican Church for general and unrestricted purposes; and $15,000 to Society for Classical Learning for general and unrestricted purposes. Other listed grants included $6,000 to Serge Global Inc. for a mission/project led by Rob and Rebecca Musser, and grants to Young Life for Richmond City Young Life and camp costs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michael McClure as president, secretary, treasurer, and director, and Michelle Elizabeth McClure as director.
The Shade Tree Foundation is led by Michael McClure, President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael McClure
President, Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Elizabeth McClure
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 The Shade Tree Foundation
How much does The Shade Tree Foundation give each year?
The Shade Tree Foundation gave $318K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Shade Tree Foundation's typical grant size?
The Shade Tree Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,800, and its average grant was $31,770, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Shade Tree Foundation give grants?
The Shade Tree Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Richmond, VA (9 grants).
Does The Shade Tree Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of The Shade Tree Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Shade Tree Foundation's largest grantees?
The Shade Tree Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Veritas Classical Christian School ($252,000 across 4 grants), Redeemer Anglican Church ($35,000) and Society for Classical Learning ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Shade Tree Foundation?
The Shade Tree Foundation reported $202K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $327K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $55K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Shade Tree Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including a school, a church, an educational organization, a mission/project, and a youth ministry. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Shade Tree Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Shade Tree Foundation's EIN?
The Shade Tree Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2920437. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Does The Shade Tree Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Shade Tree Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-shade-tree-foundation-morg_13be608347aa47f7ad2821a3f6dc91de
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