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Robert F Schumann Foundation is a private trust based in SAINT LOUIS, MO. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is Atty Timothy Crowley Ttee. It holds total assets of $46.7M. Annual income is reported at $24.5M. Total assets have grown from N/A in 2012 to $46.7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including Maryland, New York, Connecticut. According to available records, Robert F Schumann Foundation has made 236 grants totaling $9.2M, with a median grant of $20K. The foundation has distributed between $2.1M and $2.5M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $2.5M distributed across 70 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $500K, with an average award of $39K. The foundation has supported 148 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Connecticut, New York, Maryland, which account for 54% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 20 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Robert F Schumann Foundation reported 236 individual grants totaling $9.2 million between 2020 and 2023 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $20,000. Half of those grants fell between $8,000 and $36,466. Its largest single grant in the record was $500,000. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $2.9 million in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in CT (47 of 236), followed by MD (41) and NY (40). In total the foundation's grantees span 20 states. Of its 148 distinct grantees, 33 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the exception rather than the norm. Its largest institutional recipients were Wesleyan University ($1.4 million), National Audubon Society Inc - ($825,000) and Florence Griswold Museum Inc ($625,000).
Computed from 236 individual grant records (2020–2023) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 20 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$35K
Largest Grant
$300K
Based on 70 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Robert F Schumann Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 236 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CT, NY, MD.
Robert F Schumann Foundation has distributed a total of $9.2M across 236 grants. The median grant size is $20K, with an average of $39K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $500K.
Robert F Schumann Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Robert F Schumann Foundation is headquartered in SAINT LOUIS, MO. While based in MO, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 20 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo Bank N A | TRUSTEE | $321K | $0 | $321K |
| Timothy W Crowley | CO-TRUSTEE | $112K | $0 | $112K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$46.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$46.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
236
Total Giving
$9.2M
Average Grant
$39K
Median Grant
$20K
Unique Recipients
148
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wesleyan UniversityGENERAL OPERATING | Middletown, CT | $400K | 2023 |
| National Audubon Society IncGENERAL OPERATING | New York, NY | $300K | 2023 |
| Cornell UniversityGENERAL OPERATING | Ithaca, NY | $143K | 2023 |
| Florence Griswold Museum IncGENERAL OPERATING | Old Lyme, CT | $125K | 2023 |
| Governor Dummer AcademyGENERAL OPERATING | Byfield, MA | $102K | 2023 |
| E C Scranton Memorial LibraryGENERAL OPERATING | Madison, CT | $100K | 2023 |
| Knox IncGENERAL OPERATING | Hartford, CT | $70K | 2023 |
| Snipes Farm And Education CenterGENERAL OPERATING | Morrisville, PA | $65K | 2023 |
| Shorerivers IncGENERAL OPERATING | Easton, MD | $60K | 2023 |
| Foundation Of The State University OfGENERAL OPERATING | Binghamton, NY | $53K | 2023 |
| Echo Hill Outdoor School IncGENERAL OPERATING | Worton, MD | $50K | 2023 |
| Georgia Audubon IncGENERAL OPERATING | Atlanta, GA | $45K | 2023 |
| Wny Raptor And Wildlife Care IncGENERAL OPERATING | Orchard Park, NY | $45K | 2023 |
| Sultana Education Foundation IncGENERAL OPERATING | Chestertown, MD | $40K | 2023 |
| Radcliffe Creek School IncGENERAL OPERATING | Chestertown, MD | $40K | 2023 |
| Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve AssocGENERAL OPERATING | New Hope, PA | $40K | 2023 |
| Save The Sound IncGENERAL OPERATING | New Haven, CT | $35K | 2023 |
| Chesapeake Audubon SocietyGENERAL OPERATING | Baltimore, MD | $35K | 2023 |
| A Place Called Hope IncGENERAL OPERATING | Killingworth, CT | $34K | 2023 |
| Pittsburgh Community BroadcastingGENERAL OPERATING | Pittsburgh, PA | $30K | 2023 |
| Institute For Local Self-Reliance IncGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $30K | 2023 |
| Innovation CenterGENERAL OPERATING | Manassas, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Chesapeake Natives IncGENERAL OPERATING | Upper Marboro, MD | $25K | 2023 |
| Sustainability Matters IncGENERAL OPERATING | Edinburg, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| American Littoral SocietyGENERAL OPERATING | Highlands, NJ | $25K | 2023 |
| New York City Audubon Society IncGENERAL OPERATING | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| The Finger Lakes Land Trust IncGENERAL OPERATING | Ithaca, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Poughkeepsie Farm ProjectGENERAL OPERATING | Poughkeepsie, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Ct River Fdn At Steamboat Dock IncGENERAL OPERATING | Essex, CT | $22K | 2023 |
| Upstream Alliance IncGENERAL OPERATING | Annapolis, MD | $22K | 2023 |
| South Carolina Environmental Law ProjectGENERAL OPERATING | Pawleys Island, SC | $20K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Underline IncGENERAL OPERATING | Miami, FL | $20K | 2023 |
| Arundel Rivers Federation IncGENERAL OPERATING | Edgewater, MD | $20K | 2023 |
| The Urban Regenerative Farm IncorporatedGENERAL OPERATING | Harrisburg, PA | $20K | 2023 |
| Antinanco Earth Arts SchoolGENERAL OPERATING | Holmdel, NJ | $16K | 2023 |
| Vermont Institute Of Natural Science IncGENERAL OPERATING | Quechee, VT | $16K | 2023 |
| Eastern Region Association Of Forest AndGENERAL OPERATING | Glen Arm, MD | $15K | 2023 |
| Conservation Trust For North CarolinaGENERAL OPERATING | Raleigh, NC | $15K | 2023 |
| City Growers IncGENERAL OPERATING | Brooklyn, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Turtle Rescue Of The Hamptons IncGENERAL OPERATING | Jamesport, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| Delaware Wild Lands Inc 350GENERAL OPERATING | Townsend, DE | $15K | 2023 |
| Hoffler Creek Wildlife FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Portsmouth, VA | $15K | 2023 |
| Connecticut Land Conservation CouncilGENERAL OPERATING | Middletown, CT | $15K | 2023 |
| Queens Botanical Garden Society IncGENERAL OPERATING | Flushing, NY | $12K | 2023 |
| Connecticut River Watershed Council IncGENERAL OPERATING | Greenfield, MA | $12K | 2023 |
| Fairness Accuracy In Reporting IncGENERAL OPERATING | New York, NY | $12K | 2023 |
| Maryland Zoological Society IncGENERAL OPERATING | Baltimore, MD | $11K | 2023 |
| The Clifton Institute IncGENERAL OPERATING | Warrenton, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Jewish Family Service AgencyGENERAL OPERATING | Elizabeth, NJ | $10K | 2023 |
| Asbury Woods PartnershipGENERAL OPERATING | Erie, PA | $8K | 2023 |