Shulman-Rochambeau Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Shulman-Rochambeau Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $274,062 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$274,062
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$65,559
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was up from $113,825 the year before.
41% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $237,276 | 16 | $46,122 |
| 2024 | $113,825 | 19 | $101,891 |
| 2025 | $274,062 | 27 | $65,559 |
How to apply
Shulman-Rochambeau Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Shulman-Rochambeau Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 9 | $185,625 |
| Michigan | 4 | $52,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Puerto Rico | 1 | $10,000 |
| Indiana | 2 | $6,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
| New York | 3 | $2,250 |
| Missouri | 2 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shattered Globe Theatre Company | General support | $100,000 |
| Chicago Film Archive | General support | $50,625 |
| Chikaming Open Lands | General support | $50,000 |
| American Writers Museum | General support | $20,000 |
| Brown University | General support | $10,000 |
| Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| Michiana Humane Society & SPCA | General support | $5,000 |
| Porchlight Music Theatre | General support | $5,000 |
| ACLU of Illinois | General support | $4,500 |
| American Indian College Fund | General support | $2,500 |
| Remy Bumppo Theatre Company | General support | $2,500 |
| Acorn Theater | General support | $1,500 |
| Haiti School Fundst Paul & the Redeemer | General support | $1,500 |
| Advance Illinois | General support | $1,000 |
| Center for Constitutional Rights | General support | $1,000 |
| Centre for Conflict Resolution | General support | $1,000 |
| International Society for Frontotemporal Dementias Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| National Public Radio Inc | General support | $1,000 |
| Pony Express National Museum | General support | $1,000 |
| The Jack and Shirley Lubeznik Center for the Arts | General support | $1,000 |
| Cornell Lab | General support | $750 |
| United States Naval Institute | General support | $687 |
| Bat Conservation | General support | $500 |
| Fernwood Inc | General support | $500 |
| Green City Market | General support | $500 |
| Michigan Nature Association | General support | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lawrence E Shulman
- Rhonda S Rochambeau
- Alyssa L Shulman
Questions people ask
Does Shulman-Rochambeau Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Shulman-Rochambeau Charitable Foundation give?
$274,062 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Shulman-Rochambeau Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lawrence E Shulman (President, Treasurer, & Director), Rhonda S Rochambeau (Vice-President) and Alyssa L Shulman (Director).
What does Shulman-Rochambeau Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and international.