The Shumaker Family Foundation
Prairie Village, Kansas · EIN 656406193 · Private foundation
Based in Prairie Village, Kansas, The Shumaker Family Foundation has awarded $6.4M across 580 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Greater Kansas City Community Foundation. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What The Shumaker Family Foundation funds
The Shumaker Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, economic development, education, environment & conservation, food & agriculture, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include families, immigrants & refugees.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Operating and program grants | Kansas City, MO | $62K | 2020 |
| Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Operating grant | Kansas City, MO | $55K | 2017 |
| Bridging the Gap Program grant | Kansas City, MO | $50K | 2018 |
How to apply for funding from The Shumaker Family Foundation
From The Shumaker Family Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at shumakerfamiyfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Shumaker Family Foundation
- Does The Shumaker Family Foundation accept grant applications?
- Yes — The Shumaker Family Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does The Shumaker Family Foundation fund?
- The Shumaker Family Foundation's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Example recipients include Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, Bridging the Gap. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Shumaker Family Foundation give in grants?
- The Shumaker Family Foundation reported $981K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $6.4M over 580 grants.
- Where is The Shumaker Family Foundation located?
- The Shumaker Family Foundation is based in Prairie Village, Kansas. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 656406193.
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