Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main
Preselected recipients only
Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.5 million in 72 grants; the typical grant was $19,934 and the largest $400,000. 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$2.5 million
- Number of grants72
- Typical grant$19,934
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$68.2 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.5 million the year before.
60% 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 | $2.4 million | 63 | $59.4 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 59 | $63.5 million |
| 2025 | $2.5 million | 72 | $68.2 million |
How to apply
Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main 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 Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 19 | $912,531 |
| Connecticut | 10 | $664,100 |
| Maryland | 9 | $314,547 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $188,976 |
| Pennsylvania | 6 | $148,000 |
| North Carolina | 5 | $54,800 |
| Vermont | 2 | $41,500 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $40,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $35,174 |
| Virginia | 2 | $30,495 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wesleyan University | General operating | $400,000 |
| National Audubon Society Inc | General operating | $300,000 |
| Roberson Museum and Science Center | General operating | $250,000 |
| E C Scranton Memorial Library | General operating | $125,000 |
| Governor Dummer Academy | General operating | $100,000 |
| Shorerivers Inc | General operating | $80,000 |
| Foundation Suny at Binghamton | General operating | $75,000 |
| Snipes Farm and Education Center | General operating | $65,000 |
| Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association | General operating | $53,000 |
| Fund for the City of New York Inc | General operating | $50,000 |
| Cornell University | General operating | $50,000 |
| Commonwealth Zoological Corporation | General operating | $47,676 |
| Nourished Inc | General operating | $45,000 |
| Assateague Coastal Trust Inc | General operating | $40,000 |
| Radcliffe Creek School Inc | General operating | $40,000 |
| Poughkeepsie Farm Project | General operating | $38,958 |
| Chesapeake Audubon Society | General operating | $38,047 |
| Geneva Downtown Association Inc | General operating | $38,000 |
| Echo Hill Outdoor School Inc | General operating | $30,000 |
| A Place Called Hope Inc | General operating | $30,000 |
| Eastern Shore Land Conservancy Inc | General operating | $30,000 |
| East Coast Zoologi Society of Florida in | General operating | $30,000 |
| NYC Plover Project Inc | General operating | $30,000 |
| American Littoral Society | General operating | $25,174 |
| Vermont Institute of Natural Science Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club | General operating | $25,000 |
| The Connecticut Audubon Society Incorpor | General operating | $25,000 |
| Save the Sound Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| New York City Bird Alliance Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Upstream Alliance Inc | General operating | $22,000 |
| American Rivers Inc | General operating | $20,000 |
| Institute for Local Self-Reliance Inc | General operating | $20,000 |
| East Carolina University Foundation Inc | General operating | $20,000 |
| Avian Conservation Center | General operating | $20,000 |
| South Carolina Environmental Law Proj in | General operating | $20,000 |
| Elizabeth River Project | General operating | $19,867 |
| Tiny Seed Project Inc | General operating | $16,500 |
| The Finger Lakes Land Trust Inc | General operating | $15,000 |
| Appalachian Wildlife Refuge | General operating | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Timothy W Crowley
- Wells Fargo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2025, across 72 grants, with a typical grant of $19,934.
Who runs Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main?
Its 2025 filing lists Timothy W Crowley (Co-Trustee) and Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and science and research.