Shaman Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Shaman Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $95,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$95,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$478,767
- New grantees91%
Giving in 2025 was up from $77,500 the year before.
91% 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 | $0 | 0 | $544,542 |
| 2024 | $77,500 | 6 | $516,561 |
| 2025 | $95,000 | 11 | $478,767 |
How to apply
| Contact | Wells Fargo Bank N A 101 N Main St Mac D 4001-117, Winston Salem, NC 27101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (888) 730-4933 |
| Deadlines | MAY 1 |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION HAS A PRACTICE OF SUPPORTING ORGS. BENEFITTING THE ELDERLY. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT www.wellsfargo.com/private-foundations/shaman-charitable-foundatio |
What Shaman Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 9 | $80,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Housing Assistance Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Community Reach of Montgomery County Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Jewish Council for Aging GTR Washington | General operating | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County | General operating | $10,000 |
| Caringmatters Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Prevention Blindness Soc Metro Washingto | General operating | $10,000 |
| Easter Seals Serving Dc-Md-Va Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Gilchrist Hospice Care Inc | General operating | $7,500 |
| Clancyworks Inc | General operating | $7,500 |
| Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visua | General operating | $5,000 |
| Interfaith Works Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wells Fargo Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Shaman Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: MAY 1.
How much does Shaman Charitable Foundation give?
$95,000 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Shaman Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Wells Fargo Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Shaman Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly disability and housing and homelessness.