Thomas H & Mary Williams Shoemaker Fd
The Thomas H & Mary Williams Shoemaker Fund is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Established in 1953 in Pennsylvania, the foundation operates as an independent 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.1M
-0.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$414K
-39.2% YoY
Grant Count
9
-10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$46K
-32.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's purpose centers on giving to organizations that are investing specifically in the growth and development of the Society of Friends (Quaker organizations). Primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Quaker-related initiatives and organizations
Grantmaking
An inquiry form is available for prospective applicants.
Grant Range
approximately $290
Average Grant
approximately $290
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports organizations primarily in:
- Pennsylvania
- North Carolina
- Maryland
Additional geographic areas of support include Washington, D.C., Massachusetts, Texas, and other U.S. cities and states.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (Most Recent Fiscal Year):
- Total assets: $6,057,009–$6,067,035
- Total revenues: $474,975
- Total expenses: $738,512
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,057,009 | $6,067,035 | $6,330,577 |
| Revenue | $475,405 | $474,975 | $553,135 |
| Expenses | $485,422 | $738,512 | $768,001 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $433,940 | $693,584 | $716,345 |
| Net Investment Income | $425,379 | $432,041 | $502,031 |
| Distributable Amount | $370,172 | $358,929 | $351,275 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Thomas H & Mary Williams Shoemaker Fd
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is managed by a board of trustees, including Edward W. Marshall III as Chairman. Board members serve without compensation. JTC serves as corporate trustee and receives compensation of $9,849.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDWARD W MARSHALL III | CHAIRMAN, DISTRIBUTING TTEE | 1 | — |
| MARTHA B BRYANS | SECRETARY, DISTRIBUTING TTEE | 1 | — |
| SAMUEL D CALDWELL | DISTRIBUTING TTEE | 1 | — |
| MARY ELLEN MCNISH | DISTRIBUTING TTEE | 1 | — |
| PARKER SNOWE | DISTRIBUTING TTEE | 1 | — |
| JTC | CORPORATE TRUSTEE | 1 | $29,841 |
Contact Information
Address: 200 Bellevue Parkway, Suite 500, Wilmington, DE 19809-3741
Phone: 302-798-2160
Website: www.shoemakerfund.org
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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