Helmut Wolfgang Schumann Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Helmut Wolfgang Schumann Foundation is a private foundation in Lebanon, New Hampshire. In tax year 2024 it gave $135,450 in 63 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$135,450
- Number of grants63
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was down from $157,550 the year before.
11% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $86,770 | 47 | $2.3 million |
| 2023 | $157,550 | 74 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $135,450 | 63 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Helmut Wolfgang Schumann 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 Helmut Wolfgang Schumann Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 9 | $44,250 |
| California | 26 | $21,500 |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $20,500 |
| Virginia | 5 | $16,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $10,500 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $7,000 |
| New York | 4 | $6,600 |
| Illinois | 4 | $4,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $2,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald McDonald House | General Support | $30,000 |
| Gathering Waters | General Support | $10,500 |
| NPR | General Support | $9,000 |
| A Place to Be | General Support | $8,000 |
| Another Chance Ranch | General Support | $5,000 |
| Lovettsville Elementary School | General Support | $5,000 |
| Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network | General Support | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General Support | $4,000 |
| United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees | General Support | $4,000 |
| Scripps Ranch High School Foundation | General Support | $3,000 |
| KPBS | General Support | $2,500 |
| Building Families for Children | General Support | $2,000 |
| Covenant House | General Support | $2,000 |
| Grassroots Crisis Center Inc | General Support | $2,000 |
| Hope Works | General Support | $2,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General Support | $2,000 |
| Loudoun Empty Bowls | General Support | $2,000 |
| Maryland Reentry Resource Center | General Support | $2,000 |
| Maryland SPCA | General Support | $2,000 |
| House of Ruth | General Support | $1,750 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor | General Support | $1,750 |
| FINCA International | General Support | $1,700 |
| ArtSpan | General Support | $1,500 |
| Feeding America | General Support | $1,500 |
| Helping Up Mission | General Support | $1,500 |
| KPCC Southern California Public Radio | General Support | $1,500 |
| Harvard College Fund | General Support | $1,000 |
| Mercy Corps | General Support | $1,000 |
| Mobile Hope | General Support | $1,000 |
| Northwestern Kellogg Annual Fund | General Support | $1,000 |
| Northwestern's McCormick School of Engineering | General Support | $1,000 |
| Orphans Africa | General Support | $1,000 |
| The Art of Yoga Project | General Support | $1,000 |
| The Baltimore Animal rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) | General Support | $1,000 |
| Voice of San Diego | General Support | $1,000 |
| Women for Women International | General Support | $1,000 |
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance | General Support | $850 |
| Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum | General Support | $500 |
| Anza Borrego Foundation | General Support | $500 |
| Classics for Kids | General Support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Eric R Schumann
- Mary Schumann Drewek
- Claudia Jacobson
- Petra Schumann
- Alexandra Schumann Patchan
- Daniel Schumann
Questions people ask
Does Helmut Wolfgang Schumann Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Helmut Wolfgang Schumann Foundation give?
$135,450 in tax year 2024, across 63 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Helmut Wolfgang Schumann Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Eric R Schumann (Trustee), Mary Schumann Drewek (Trustee), Claudia Jacobson (Trustee) and Petra Schumann (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Helmut Wolfgang Schumann Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and international.