Funding search · EIN 382806447 · Traverse City, MI
The John and Matilda Shumsky Foundation
A private foundation (files IRS Form 990-PF). Most private foundations do not take unsolicited applications; the route in is usually a program officer.
- 51
- grants reported
- $131,700
- total given
- 2022–2024
- filing years
- $1,000
- median grant
Based on grants this organization reported to the IRS for tax years 2022–2024. This is what they filed, not a complete record of their giving, and recent years may be incomplete because filings lag.
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Top recipients
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- Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools3 grants · $37,000
- Father Fred Foundation3 grants · $23,000
- Diocese of Gaylord Catholic Hispanic Apostles3 grants · $9,500
- Meals On Wheels of Northwest Michigan3 grants · $8,500
- Salvation Army3 grants · $5,500
- Thrive Medical Clinic3 grants · $5,300
- Step Up Northern Michigan1 grant · $5,000
- Child and Family Services of Nw Michigan2 grants · $3,500
- Safe Harbor of Grand Traverse3 grants · $3,500
- St Francis Church2 grants · $3,000
Giving over time
Grant history
All 51 reported grants, largest first.
- $19,000
Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools · Traverse City, MI · 2024
Teacher & student scholarships
- $12,000
Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools · Traverse City, MI · 2022
Teacher & student scholarships
- $10,500
Father Fred Foundation · Traverse City, MI · 2024
Food bank & needy families
- $10,000
Father Fred Foundation · Traverse City, MI · 2022
Food bank & needy families
- $6,000
Meals On Wheels of Northwest Michigan · Traverse City, MI · 2024
Assistance to needy families
- $6,000
Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools · Traverse City, MI · 2023
Teacher & student scholarships
- $5,000
Step Up Northern Michigan · Traverse City, MI · 2024
Food, clothing, and after school education for at-risk youth
- $3,500
Diocese of Gaylord Catholic Hispanic Apostles · Gaylord, MI · 2024
Needy families
- $3,500
Diocese of Gaylord Catholic Hispanic Apostles · Gaylord, MI · 2022
Needy families
- $2,700
Single Momm · Traverse City, MI · 2024
Support for children's childcare program as well as books and supplies
- $2,500
Diocese of Gaylord Catholic Hispanic Apostles · Gaylord, MI · 2023
Needy families
- $2,500
Father Fred Foundation · Traverse City, MI · 2023
Food bank & needy families
- $2,500
Salvation Army · Traverse City, MI · 2023
Needy families
- $2,500
Child and Family Services of Nw Michigan · Traverse City, MI · 2022
Host home program
- $2,200
Thrive Medical Clinic · Traverse City, MI · 2023
Pregnancy/baby assistance and supplies.
- $2,100
Thrive Medical Clinic · Traverse City, MI · 2022
Pregnancy/baby assistance and supplies.
- $2,000
Northwest Michigan Supportive Housing · Traverse City, MI · 2024
Support housing and case management services to clients
- $2,000
St Francis Church · Traverse City, MI · 2024
Food pantry
- $2,000
St Joseph Catholic Church · Traverse City, MI · 2024
Support for food pantry and needy families
- $2,000
St Mary School · Lake Leelanau, MI · 2024
Tuition assistance
- $2,000
Grand Traverse Area Dyslexia Association · Traverse City, MI · 2022
Assistance to needy families
- $1,500
Salvation Army · Traverse City, MI · 2024
Needy families
- $1,500
Meals On Wheels of Northwest Michigan · Traverse City, MI · 2023
Assistance to needy families
- $1,500
Safe Harbor of Grand Traverse · Traverse City, MI · 2022
Food & shelter for needy individuals
- $1,500
Salvation Army · Traverse City, MI · 2022
Needy families
- $1,000
Christ the King Catholic Church · Williamsburg, MI · 2024
Food pantry
- $1,000
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church · Traverse City, MI · 2024
Support for needy families
- $1,000
Safe Harbor of Grand Traverse · Traverse City, MI · 2024
Food & shelter for needy individuals
- $1,000
St Mary of Hannah · Kingsley, MI · 2024
Needy families
- $1,000
St Patrick'S Church Food Pantry · Traverse City, MI · 2024
Food bank
- $1,000
Thrive Medical Clinic · Traverse City, MI · 2024
Pregnancy/baby assistance and supplies.
- $1,000
Child and Family Services of Nw Michigan · Traverse City, MI · 2023
Host home program
- $1,000
Christ the King Catholic Church · Williamsburg, MI · 2023
Food pantry
- $1,000
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church · Traverse City, MI · 2023
Support for needy families
- $1,000
Safe Harbor of Grand Traverse · Traverse City, MI · 2023
Food & shelter for needy individuals
- $1,000
St Mary of Hannah · Kingsley, MI · 2023
Needy families
- $1,000
St Patrick'S Church Food Pantry · Traverse City, MI · 2023
Food bank
- $1,000
Christ the King Catholic Church · Williamsburg, MI · 2022
Food pantry
- $1,000
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church · Traverse City, MI · 2022
Support for needy families
- $1,000
Meals On Wheels of Northwest Michigan · Traverse City, MI · 2022
Assistance to needy families
- $1,000
St Francis Church · Traverse City, MI · 2022
Food bank
- $1,000
St Joseph Catholic Church · Traverse City, MI · 2022
Food pantry.
- $1,000
St Mary of Hannah · Kingsley, MI · 2022
Needy families
- $1,000
St Mary'S School · Lake Leelanau, MI · 2022
As needed for school
- $1,000
St Patrick'S Church Food Pantry · Traverse City, MI · 2022
Food bank
- $900
Grand Traverse Dyslexia Association · Traverse City, MI · 2024
Help needy students
- $500
Brickways · Traverse City, MI · 2024
Physically and developmentally disabled that are in need of financial assistance
- $500
Grand Traverse Area Teens for Life · Traverse City, MI · 2024
Food pantry
- $500
Grand Traverse Area Students for Life · Traverse City, MI · 2022
Student programs
- $400
Brickways · Traverse City, MI · 2023
Physically and developmentally disabled that are in need of financial assistance
- $400
Northwest Michigan Supportive Housing · Traverse City, MI · 2022
Supportive housing and case management services
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