The John And Matilda Shumsky Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 38-2806447

Foundation Overview

Based in Traverse City, MI, The John And Matilda Shumsky Foundation has awarded 187 grants totaling $462,300 to organizations in Michigan. Individual grants range from $300 to $19,000, with a median award of $1,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$462,300
Total Assets
$911,762
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
20
Median Grant
$1,750
% Median Grant Growth
+75% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 20%

4 of 20 recipients (20%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Michigan

100% of all grants are concentrated in Michigan, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Michigan, funding concentrates in Traverse City (80%), Gaylord (6%), Kingsley (6%).

Funding Trajectory
+60%

Strong 60% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (69%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The John And Matilda Shumsky Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Brickways $500 Traverse City, MI, US Physically And Developmentally Disabled That Are In Need Of Financial Assistance 2024
Christ The King Catholic Church $1,000 Williamsburg, MI, US Food Pantry 2024
Diocese Of Gaylord Catholic Hispanic Apostles $3,500 Gaylord, MI, US Needy Families 2024
Father Fred Foundation $10,500 Traverse City, MI, US Food Bank & Needy Families 2024
Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools $19,000 Traverse City, MI, US Teacher & Student Scholarships 2024
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Support For Needy Families 2024
Meals On Wheels Of Northwest Michigan $6,000 Traverse City, MI, US Assistance To Needy Families 2024
Safe Harbor Of Grand Traverse Inc $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Food & Shelter For Needy Individuals 2024
Salvation Army $1,500 Traverse City, MI, US Needy Families 2024
St Mary Of Hannah $1,000 Kingsley, MI, US Needy Families 2024
St Patrick's Church Food Pantry $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Food Bank 2024
Thrive Medical Clinic $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Pregnancy/baby Assistance And Supplies. 2024
St Mary School $2,000 Lake Leelanau, MI, US Tuition Assistance 2024
St Francis Church $2,000 Traverse City, MI, US Food Pantry 2024
Step Up Northern Michigan $5,000 Traverse City, MI, US Food, Clothing, And After School Education For At-risk Youth 2024
St Joseph Catholic Church $2,000 Traverse City, MI, US Support For Food Pantry And Needy Families 2024
Northwest Michigan Supportive Housing $2,000 Traverse City, MI, US Support Housing And Case Management Services To Clients 2024
Single Momm $2,700 Traverse City, MI, US Support For Children's Childcare Program As Well As Books And Supplies 2024
Grand Traverse Area Teens For Life $500 Traverse City, MI, US Food Pantry 2024
Grand Traverse Dyslexia Association $900 Traverse City, MI, US Help Needy Students 2024
Child And Family Services Of Nw Michigan $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Host Home Program 2023
Christ The King Catholic Church $1,000 Williamsburg, MI, US Food Pantry 2023
Diocese Of Gaylord Catholic Hispanic Apostles $2,500 Gaylord, MI, US Needy Families 2023
Father Fred Foundation $2,500 Traverse City, MI, US Food Bank & Needy Families 2023
Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools $6,000 Traverse City, MI, US Teacher & Student Scholarships 2023
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Support For Needy Families 2023
Meals On Wheels Of Northwest Michigan $1,500 Traverse City, MI, US Assistance To Needy Families 2023
Safe Harbor Of Grand Traverse Inc $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Food & Shelter For Needy Individuals 2023
Salvation Army $2,500 Traverse City, MI, US Needy Families 2023
St Mary Of Hannah $1,000 Kingsley, MI, US Needy Families 2023
St Patrick's Church Food Pantry $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Food Bank 2023
Thrive Medical Clinic $2,200 Traverse City, MI, US Pregnancy/baby Assistance And Supplies. 2023
Brickways $400 Traverse City, MI, US Physically And Developmentally Disabled That Are In Need Of Financial Assistance 2023
Child And Family Services Of Nw Michigan $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Host Home Program 2023
Christ The King Catholic Church $1,000 Williamsburg, MI, US Food Pantry 2023
Diocese Of Gaylord Catholic Hispanic Apostles $2,500 Gaylord, MI, US Needy Families 2023
Father Fred Foundation $2,500 Traverse City, MI, US Food Bank & Needy Families 2023
Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools $6,000 Traverse City, MI, US Teacher & Student Scholarships 2023
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Support For Needy Families 2023
Meals On Wheels Of Northwest Michigan $1,500 Traverse City, MI, US Assistance To Needy Families 2023
Safe Harbor Of Grand Traverse Inc $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Food & Shelter For Needy Individuals 2023
Salvation Army $2,500 Traverse City, MI, US Needy Families 2023
St Mary Of Hannah $1,000 Kingsley, MI, US Needy Families 2023
St Patrick's Church Food Pantry $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Food Bank 2023
Thrive Medical Clinic $2,200 Traverse City, MI, US Pregnancy/baby Assistance And Supplies. 2023
Brickways $400 Traverse City, MI, US Physically And Developmentally Disabled That Are In Need Of Financial Assistance 2023
Child And Family Services Of Nw Michigan $2,500 Traverse City, MI, US Host Home Program 2022
Christ The King Catholic Church $1,000 Williamsburg, MI, US Food Pantry 2022
Diocese Of Gaylord Catholic Hispanic Apostles $3,500 Gaylord, MI, US Needy Families 2022
Father Fred Foundation $10,000 Traverse City, MI, US Food Bank & Needy Families 2022
Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools $12,000 Traverse City, MI, US Teacher & Student Scholarships 2022
Grand Traverse Area Dyslexia Association $2,000 Traverse City, MI, US Assistance To Needy Families 2022
Grand Traverse Area Students For Life $500 Traverse City, MI, US Student Programs 2022
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Support For Needy Families 2022
Meals On Wheels Of Northwest Michigan $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Assistance To Needy Families 2022
Safe Harbor Of Grand Traverse Inc $1,500 Traverse City, MI, US Food & Shelter For Needy Individuals 2022
Salvation Army $1,500 Traverse City, MI, US Needy Families 2022
St Francis Church $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Food Bank 2022
St Joseph Catholic Church $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Food Pantry. 2022
St Mary Of Hannah $1,000 Kingsley, MI, US Needy Families 2022
St Mary's School $1,000 Lake Leelanau, MI, US As Needed For School 2022
St Patrick's Church Food Pantry $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Food Bank 2022
Thrive Medical Clinic $2,100 Traverse City, MI, US Pregnancy/baby Assistance And Supplies. 2022
Northwest Michigan Supportive Housing $400 Traverse City, MI, US Supportive Housing And Case Management Services 2022
Child And Family Services Of Nw Michigan $2,500 Traverse City, MI, US Host Home Program 2022
Christ The King Catholic Church $1,000 Williamsburg, MI, US Food Pantry 2022
Diocese Of Gaylord Catholic Hispanic Apostles $3,500 Gaylord, MI, US Needy Families 2022
Father Fred Foundation $10,000 Traverse City, MI, US Food Bank & Needy Families 2022
Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools $12,000 Traverse City, MI, US Teacher & Student Scholarships 2022
Grand Traverse Area Dyslexia Association $2,000 Traverse City, MI, US Assistance To Needy Families 2022
Grand Traverse Area Students For Life $500 Traverse City, MI, US Student Programs 2022
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Support For Needy Families 2022
Meals On Wheels Of Northwest Michigan $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Assistance To Needy Families 2022
Safe Harbor Of Grand Traverse Inc $1,500 Traverse City, MI, US Food & Shelter For Needy Individuals 2022
Salvation Army $1,500 Traverse City, MI, US Needy Families 2022
St Francis Church $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Food Bank 2022
St Joseph Catholic Church $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Food Pantry. 2022
St Mary Of Hannah $1,000 Kingsley, MI, US Needy Families 2022
St Mary's School $1,000 Lake Leelanau, MI, US As Needed For School 2022
St Patrick's Church Food Pantry $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Food Bank 2022
Thrive Medical Clinic $2,100 Traverse City, MI, US Pregnancy/baby Assistance And Supplies. 2022
Northwest Michigan Supportive Housing $400 Traverse City, MI, US Supportive Housing And Case Management Services 2022
Child And Family Services Of Nw Michigan $2,500 Traverse City, MI, US Host Home Program 2022
Christ The King Catholic Church $1,000 Williamsburg, MI, US Food Pantry 2022
Diocese Of Gaylord Catholic Hispanic Apostles $3,500 Gaylord, MI, US Needy Families 2022
Father Fred Foundation $10,000 Traverse City, MI, US Food Bank & Needy Families 2022
Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools $12,000 Traverse City, MI, US Teacher & Student Scholarships 2022
Grand Traverse Area Dyslexia Association $2,000 Traverse City, MI, US Assistance To Needy Families 2022
Grand Traverse Area Students For Life $500 Traverse City, MI, US Student Programs 2022
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Support For Needy Families 2022
Meals On Wheels Of Northwest Michigan $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Assistance To Needy Families 2022
Safe Harbor Of Grand Traverse Inc $1,500 Traverse City, MI, US Food & Shelter For Needy Individuals 2022
Salvation Army $1,500 Traverse City, MI, US Needy Families 2022
St Francis Church $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Food Bank 2022
St Joseph Catholic Church $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Food Pantry. 2022
St Mary Of Hannah $1,000 Kingsley, MI, US Needy Families 2022
St Mary's School $1,000 Lake Leelanau, MI, US As Needed For School 2022
St Patrick's Church Food Pantry $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Food Bank 2022
Thrive Medical Clinic $2,100 Traverse City, MI, US Pregnancy/baby Assistance And Supplies. 2022
Northwest Michigan Supportive Housing $400 Traverse City, MI, US Supportive Housing And Case Management Services 2022
Brickways $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Independent Living For Physically And Developmentally Disabled 2021
Child And Family Services Of Nw Michigan $4,000 Traverse City, MI, US Adoption Services 2021
Diocese Of Gaylord Catholic Hispanic Apostles $1,500 Gaylord, MI, US Needy Families 2021
Father Fred Foundation $11,500 Traverse City, MI, US Food Bank & Needy Families 2021
Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools $14,000 Traverse City, MI, US Teacher & Student Scholarships 2021
Grand Traverse Area Dyslexia Association $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Assistance To Needy Families 2021
Grand Traverse Area Students For Life $400 Traverse City, MI, US Student Programs 2021
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Support For Needy Families 2021
Meals On Wheels Of Northwest Michigan $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Assistance To Needy Families 2021
Pregnancy Care Center $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Women's Pregnancy Assistance 2021
Safe Harbor Of Grand Traverse Inc $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Food & Shelter For Needy Individuals 2021
Salvation Army $1,500 Traverse City, MI, US Needy Families 2021
St Francis Church $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Food Bank 2021
St Mary Of Hannah $1,000 Kingsley, MI, US Needy Families 2021
St Mary's School $1,000 Lake Leelanau, MI, US As Needed For School 2021
St Patrick's Church Food Pantry $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Food Bank 2021
Thrive Medical Clinic $1,100 Traverse City, MI, US Pregnancy/baby Assistance And Supplies. 2021
Single Momm $2,000 Traverse City, MI, US Food Pantry 2021
Christ The King Catholic Church $1,000 Williamsburg, MI, US Food Pantry 2021
St Joseph Catholic Church $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Food Pantry. 2021
Brickways $1,500 Traverse City, MI, US Independent Living For Physically And Developmentally Disabled 2020
Child And Family Services Of Nw Michigan $4,000 Traverse City, MI, US Adoption Services 2020
Diocese Of Gaylord Catholic Hispanic Apostles $3,000 Gaylord, MI, US Needy Families 2020
Father Fred Foundation $11,500 Traverse City, MI, US Food Bank & Needy Families 2020
Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools $12,000 Traverse City, MI, US Teacher & Student Scholarships 2020
Grand Traverse Area Dyslexia Association $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Assistance To Needy Families 2020
Grand Traverse Area Students For Life $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Student Programs 2020
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Support For Needy Families 2020
Meals On Wheels Of Northwest Michigan $1,500 Traverse City, MI, US Assistance To Needy Families 2020
Pregnancy Care Center $3,000 Traverse City, MI, US Women's Pregnancy Assistance 2020
Safe Harbor Of Grand Traverse Inc $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Food & Shelter For Needy Individuals 2020
Salvation Army $1,500 Traverse City, MI, US Needy Families 2020
St Francis Church $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Food Bank 2020
St Mary Of Hannah $1,000 Kingsley, MI, US Needy Families 2020
St Mary's School $1,000 Lake Leelanau, MI, US As Needed For School 2020
St Patrick's Church Food Pantry $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Food Bank 2020
Brickways $700 Traverse City, MI, US Independent Living For Physically And Developmentally Disabled 2018
Child And Family Services Of Nw Michigan $6,000 Traverse City, MI, US Adoption Services 2018
Diocese Of Gaylord Catholic Hispanic Apostles $2,000 Gaylord, MI, US Needy Families 2018
Father Fred Foundation $10,000 Traverse City, MI, US Food Bank & Needy Families 2018
Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools $12,000 Traverse City, MI, US Teacher & Student Scholarships 2018
Grand Traverse Area Dyslexia Association $500 Traverse City, MI, US Assistance To Needy Families 2018
Grand Traverse Area Students For Life $800 Traverse City, MI, US Student Programs 2018
Meals On Wheels Of Northwest Michigan $2,000 Traverse City, MI, US Needy Families 2018
Pregnancy Care Center $3,000 Traverse City, MI, US Women's Pregnancy Assistance 2018
Safe Harbor Of Grand Traverse Inc $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Food & Shelter For Needy Individuals 2018
Salvation Army $2,000 Traverse City, MI, US Needy Families 2018
St Francis Church $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Food Bank 2018
St Mary Of Hannah $1,000 Kingsley, MI, US Needy Families 2018
St Mary's School $1,000 Lake Leelanau, MI, US As Needed For School 2018
St Patrick's Church Food Pantry $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Food Bank 2018
Brickways $800 Traverse City, MI, US Independent Living For Physically And Developmentally Disabled 2017
Child And Family Services Of Nw Michigan $700 Traverse City, MI, US Adoption Services 2017
Diocese Of Gaylord Catholic Hispanic Apostles $2,000 Gaylord, MI, US Needy Families 2017
Father Fred Foundation $10,000 Traverse City, MI, US Food Bank & Needy Families 2017
Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools $12,000 Traverse City, MI, US Teacher & Student Scholarships 2017
Grand Traverse Area Dyslexia Association $500 Traverse City, MI, US Assistance To Needy Families 2017
Grand Traverse Area Students For Life $1,300 Traverse City, MI, US Student Programs 2017
Immaculate Conception Church $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Food Bank & Ukrainian Family In Need 2017
Meals On Wheels Of Northwest Michigan $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Needy Families 2017
Northwest Michigan Supportive Housing $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Housing Assistance For Mentally Ill 2017
Pregnancy Care Center $2,500 Traverse City, MI, US Women's Pregnancy Assistance 2017
Safe Harbor Of Grand Traverse Inc $2,200 Traverse City, MI, US Food & Shelter For Needy Individuals 2017
Salvation Army $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Needy Families 2017
St Francis Church $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Food Bank 2017
St Mary Of Hannah $1,000 Kingsley, MI, US Needy Families 2017
St Mary's School $1,000 Lake Leelanau, MI, US As Needed For School 2017
St Patrick's Church Food Pantry $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Food Bank 2017
Traverse Health Clinic $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Medical Care For The Needy 2017
Brickways $800 Traverse City, MI, US Independent Living For Physically And Developmentally Disabled 2016
Child And Family Services Of Nw Michigan $700 Traverse City, MI, US Adoption Services 2016
Diocese Of Gaylord Catholic Hispanic Apostles $1,700 Gaylord, MI, US Needy Families 2016
Father Fred Foundation $10,000 Traverse City, MI, US Food Bank & Needy Families 2016
Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools $10,000 Traverse City, MI, US Teacher & Student Scholarships 2016
Grand Traverse Area Dyslexia Association $300 Traverse City, MI, US Assistance To Needy Families 2016
Grand Traverse Area Students For Life $1,300 Traverse City, MI, US Student Programs 2016
Immaculate Conception Church $1,550 Traverse City, MI, US Food Bank & Ukrainian Family In Need 2016
Meals On Wheels Of Northwest Michigan $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Needy Families 2016
Northwest Michigan Supportive Housing $500 Traverse City, MI, US Housing Assistance For Mentally Ill 2016
Pregnancy Care Center $2,500 Traverse City, MI, US Women's Pregnancy Assistance 2016
Safe Harbor Of Grand Traverse Inc $1,800 Traverse City, MI, US Food & Shelter For Needy Individuals 2016
Salvation Army $1,500 Traverse City, MI, US Needy Families 2016
St Francis Church $1,450 Traverse City, MI, US Food Bank 2016
St Mary Of Hannah $1,000 Kingsley, MI, US Needy Families 2016
St Mary's School $1,450 Lake Leelanau, MI, US As Needed For School 2016
St Patrick's Church Food Pantry $1,450 Traverse City, MI, US Food Bank 2016
Traverse Health Clinic $1,000 Traverse City, MI, US Medical Care For The Needy 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for The John And Matilda Shumsky Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 38-2806447
Website N/A
Address PO BOX 947 Traverse City, MI 49685-0000

Key People (5)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The John And Matilda Shumsky Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Karen Gartland
Vice President Patrick Heintz
Secretary Kenneth Kleinrichert Jr
Treasurer Sally Black
Member Todd Oosterhouse

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.