EDWIN J AND RUTH M SHOEMAKER FOUNDATION
Detroit, MI, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
38-3137832
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The EDWIN J AND RUTH M SHOEMAKER FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that has paid a total of $864.5K in grants to 21 grantees in the filing year 2024. This foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of their profile page to assess fit for funding opportunities.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

THOMAS MORE LAW CENTER
Ann Arbor, MI
$385K
9%
TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL
CONKLIN, MI
$300K
7%
HEARTBEAT OF MONROE INC
Monroe, MI
$200K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
27
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$40K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to EDWIN J AND RUTH M SHOEMAKER FOUNDATION?
Yes. EDWIN J AND RUTH M SHOEMAKER FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does EDWIN J AND RUTH M SHOEMAKER FOUNDATION give?
EDWIN J AND RUTH M SHOEMAKER FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Michigan, Georgia, and Washington. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are EDWIN J AND RUTH M SHOEMAKER FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from EDWIN J AND RUTH M SHOEMAKER FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does EDWIN J AND RUTH M SHOEMAKER FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, EDWIN J AND RUTH M SHOEMAKER FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $865 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did EDWIN J AND RUTH M SHOEMAKER FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, EDWIN J AND RUTH M SHOEMAKER FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include THOMAS MORE LAW CENTER, TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL, and HEARTBEAT OF MONROE INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to EDWIN J AND RUTH M SHOEMAKER FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.
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