The Shinemaker Foundation
The ShineMaker Foundation is a private foundation based in Mill Valley, California. It supports people and organizations working on innovative ideas and solutions in education, social outreach, human rights, gender equality, animal welfare, and environmental preservation.
The Shinemaker Foundation at a glance
In short: The Shinemaker Foundation gave $350K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), top state New York. 8% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $350,345
- -14.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,195
- +14.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $3,687,708
- -3.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Shinemaker Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation’s website says it does not accept unsolicited requests at this time. Its 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations; no specific application form or deadline is required, and no award restrictions were listed. The filing names Richard Solimine as the contact for applications.
- Contact
Application contact: Richard Solimine
Mailing address: 10 E Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941
Phone: (415) 384-8696
Email: race@shinemaker.org
Website: https://www.shinemaker.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Shinemaker Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Every Mother Counts ($75K). Together the top 10 received $329K.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 71 grants of 83 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in New York (48% of grant dollars), California (39%), Wyoming (6%), Virginia (6%), and North Carolina (2%). These reported shares are rounded.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Shinemaker Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 12 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $30K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $315K (2022) to $409K (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $350K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Every Mother Counts New York, NY | General Donation to Public Charity | $75,000 |
| The Etheridge Foundation Encino, CA | General Donation to Public Charity | $50,000 |
| Road Recovery Foundation New York, NY | General Donation to Public Charity | $32,685 |
| Wild Tomorrow Fund New York, NY | General Donation to Public Charity | $30,910 |
| Eb Research Partnership New York, NY | General Donation to Public Charity | $30,000 |
| Valentino Achak Deng Foundation San Francisco, CA | General Donation to Public Charity | $30,000 |
| Back to Earth Nature Connection Inc Berkeley, CA | General Donation to Public Charity | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole Jackson, WY | General Donation to Public Charity | $20,000 |
| Global Forest Generation The Plains, VA | General Donation to Public Charity | $20,000 |
| Northern Light School Oakland, CA | General Donation to Public Charity | $20,000 |
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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 | $3,687,708 | $382,500 | $543,430 | $350,345 | 12 | $340,345 | $334,061 | $329,907 |
| 2023 | $3,811,444 | $1,191,289 | $604,029 | $409,130 | 16 | $409,130 | $151,860 | $292,410 |
| 2022 | $3,217,578 | $361,500 | $485,416 | $315,334 | 17 | $315,334 | $286,500 | $273,416 |
| 2021 | $3,353,820 | $350,855 | $491,209 | $336,505 | 21 | $336,505 | $302,033 | $308,966 |
| 2020 | $3,472,307 | $385,595 | $479,303 | $342,485 | 17 | — | $320,278 | $255,938 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Shinemaker Foundation reported a distributable amount of $330K 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
The foundation’s mission is to support and elevate people and organizations that develop innovative ideas and solutions in education, social outreach, human rights, gender equality, animal welfare, and environmental preservation.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of work. For example, Every Mother Counts says it works to make pregnancy and childbirth safe, respectful, and equitable; the Etheridge Foundation says it supports scientific research into treatments for opioid use disorder; and Wild Tomorrow Fund says it protects threatened and endangered species and their habitats in Southern Africa. Other 2024 recipients include organizations whose stated missions address research into epidermolysis bullosa, education in South Sudan, and education for children from diverse backgrounds.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $350,345. Grants ranged from $6,750 to $75,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest awards were $75,000 to Every Mother Counts, $50,000 to the Etheridge Foundation, $32,685 to Road Recovery Foundation, $30,910 to Wild Tomorrow Fund, and $30,000 each to EB Research Partnership and the Valentino Achak Deng Foundation. The filing lists each grant’s purpose as a general donation to a public charity.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Tiffanie L. DeBartolo as director and president; Scott D. Schumaker as director, vice president, CFO, and secretary; Kira Siebert as director; David S. Mallitz as assistant secretary; and Richard Solimine as executive director.
The Shinemaker Foundation is led by Richard Solimine, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Solimine
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiffanie L. Debartolo
Director & President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kira Siebert
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Scott D. Schumaker
Director, Vice President, CFO & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David S. Mallitz
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Shinemaker Foundation
How much does The Shinemaker Foundation give each year?
The Shinemaker Foundation gave $350K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $409K across 16 grants.
What is The Shinemaker Foundation's typical grant size?
The Shinemaker Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $29,195, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Shinemaker Foundation that year got $20K on average.
Where does The Shinemaker Foundation give grants?
The Shinemaker Foundation's top state is New York, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (39%) and Wyoming (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does The Shinemaker Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Shinemaker Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Shinemaker Foundation's largest grantees?
The Shinemaker Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Every Mother Counts ($75,000), The Etheridge Foundation ($50,000) and Road Recovery Foundation ($32,685), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Shinemaker Foundation?
The Shinemaker Foundation reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $340K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $330K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Shinemaker Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to support and elevate people and organizations that develop innovative ideas and solutions in education, social outreach, human rights, gender equality, animal welfare, and environmental preservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Shinemaker Foundation?
The foundation’s website says it does not accept unsolicited requests at this time. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Shinemaker Foundation's EIN?
The Shinemaker Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0740828. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Shinemaker 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Shinemaker Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-shinemaker-foundation-morg_7e9c8f1748c047159368fee4b885cad4
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