World Shoe Fund Inc
The World Shoe Fund, inc. Missions is to provide 20,000,000 pairs of shoes for needy children, and help create opportunities for establishing disease fighting healthcare services in more than 20 african countries.
World Shoe Fund Inc at a glance
In short: World Shoe Fund Inc gave $48K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $48K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $47,755
- +377.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $47,755
- +377.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $47,755
- Total assets
- $814,185
- +418.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who World Shoe Fund Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Move up Global ($48K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $48K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Move up Global Canton, MA | Operational Support | $47,755 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $814,185 | $1,130,500 | $654,669 | $47,755 | 1 |
| 2023 | $156,917 | $750,100 | $598,970 | $10,000 | 1 |
About World Shoe Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
World Shoe Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Charlotte, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $814K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $48K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
World Shoe Fund Inc is led by Courtney Cash, President on every filing since 2023; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Courtney Cash
President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$160K (2023) → $150K (2024)
Wes Cruickshank
Chairman
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Blue
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ski Chilton
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Bath
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Howard
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $150K, to Courtney Cash (President).
Frequently asked questions about World Shoe Fund Inc
How much does World Shoe Fund Inc give each year?
World Shoe Fund Inc gave $48K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is World Shoe Fund Inc?
World Shoe Fund Inc reported $814K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is World Shoe Fund Inc?
World Shoe Fund Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Charlotte, NC. It holds $814K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does World Shoe Fund Inc operate?
World Shoe Fund Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts, South Dakota.
What is World Shoe Fund Inc's EIN?
World Shoe Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-0311777. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 23, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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