The Shumard Foundation Inc
The Shumard Foundation Inc is based in Norcross, Georgia, and was formed in 2005. It supports 501(c)(3) charities that are qualified to be supported by The Servant Foundation, Inc. dba The Signatry.
The Shumard Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Shumard Foundation Inc gave $1.5M across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $510K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,530,000
- -24.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -81.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $510,000
- +302.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500,000
- Total assets
- $26,702,639
- +29.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Shumard Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 3295 River Exchange Dr 242, Norcross, GA 30092
Phone: (404) 262-2000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Shumard Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Servant Foundation DBA the Signatry ($1.0M across 2 grants). Together the top 2 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
147 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 124 grants of 147 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 67% of grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas and 33% to recipients in Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Shumard Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 54% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2019) to $3.3M (2021). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Servant Foundation DBA the Signatry Overland Park, KS | The Shumard Foundation Fund | $1,005,000 |
| Lipscomb University Nashville, TN | Lipscomb Leads Campaign | $500,000 |
| Servant Foundation DBA the Signatry Overland Park, KS | The G3 Shumard Giving Fund | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $26,702,639 | $7,592,669 | $1,611,987 | $1,530,000 | 3 | $7,576,844 |
| 2023 | $20,698,371 | $3,162,636 | $2,271,946 | $2,026,266 | 16 | $2,148,893 |
| 2022 | $20,807,666 | $3,525,870 | $1,588,568 | $1,469,298 | 39 | $3,494,670 |
| 2021 | $18,870,364 | $808,294 | $3,404,141 | $3,337,434 | 42 | $762,794 |
| 2020 | $21,467,060 | $714,273 | $2,066,965 | $2,019,300 | 47 | $714,273 |
| 2019 | $22,955,043 | $2,142,420 | $2,549,332 | $1,397,000 | 46 | $2,142,420 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to support charities that are 501(c)(3) organizations and are qualified to be supported by The Signatry. Its 2024 filing says grants are made to qualified charities and that each recipient must sign and return a letter certifying that funds will be used for the purpose stated in the letter.
One 2024 recipient, Lipscomb University, describes its mission as “a Christ-centered community preparing learners for purposeful lives through rigorous academics and transformative experiences.”
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 3 itemized grants totaling $1,530,000. The grants ranged from $25,000 to $1,005,000, with a median of $500,000. Its largest listed grants were $1,005,000 to Servant Foundation dba The Signatry for “The Shumard Foundation Fund,” $500,000 to Lipscomb University for the “Lipscomb Leads Campaign,” and $25,000 to Servant Foundation dba The Signatry for “The G3 Shumard Giving Fund.” The filing also states that $1,534,030 was the amount of total grants made to 501(c)(3) organizations supported by The Signatry, and clarifies that this was not direct monetary support to The Signatry.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these officers and trustees:
- Curtis L. Shumard — Trustee/President
- William J. Long — Trustee/Treasurer
- Kenneth M. Shumard Jr. — Trustee/Secretary
- Joel Reed — Trustee
- Dale Armstrong — Trustee
- Gary Long — Trustee
- Theresa Long — Trustee
- Julie S. Potts — Trustee
- Robert B. Shumard — Trustee
The Shumard Foundation Inc is led by Curtis L. Shumard, Trustee & President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Curtis L. Shumard
Trustee & President
Trustee → Trustee & President, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel Reed
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth M. Shumard Jr.
Trustee & Secretary
Trustee & President → Trustee & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William J. Long
Trustee & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dale Armstrong
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Long
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie S. Potts
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert B. Shumard
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Long
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Brenda Joyce Shumard (2019–2022) — Trustee & Secretary
- Former: Alicia Philipp (2019–2020) — Former Trustee
- Former: Diana Champ Davis (2020) — Former Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Shumard Foundation Inc
How much does The Shumard Foundation Inc give each year?
The Shumard Foundation Inc gave $1.5M across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.0M across 16 grants.
What is The Shumard Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Shumard Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $500,000, and its average grant was $510,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Shumard Foundation Inc give grants?
The Shumard Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kansas: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Overland Park, KS (2 grants).
Does The Shumard Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Shumard Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Shumard Foundation Inc?
The Shumard Foundation Inc reported $26.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.6M.
What does The Shumard Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to support charities that are 501(c)(3) organizations and are qualified to be supported by The Signatry. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Shumard Foundation Inc?
The Shumard Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Shumard Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Shumard Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3798084. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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