Stephanie& Fred Shuman Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Stephanie& Fred Shuman Family Foundation is a private foundation in East Hampton, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $515,030 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $130,000. 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$515,030
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$130,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $438,000 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 | $1.6 million | 14 | $2.2 million |
| 2024 | $438,000 | 8 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $515,030 | 15 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Stephanie& Fred Shuman Family 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 Stephanie& Fred Shuman Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $475,030 |
| California | 2 | $40,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Center Theater | General support | $130,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | General support | $100,000 |
| Central Park Conservatory | General support | $50,000 |
| NYU Langone Health | General support | $50,000 |
| Music Academy of the West | General support | $35,000 |
| Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter | General support | $35,000 |
| Publicolor | General support | $25,025 |
| New York University Hospital | General support | $25,000 |
| Association to Benefit Children | General support | $20,005 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | General support | $15,000 |
| National Theatre of America | General support | $10,000 |
| New York City Ballet | General support | $5,000 |
| New York City Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Parrish Art Museum | General support | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Museum of Art | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alfred J Shuman
- Stephanie Shuman
Questions people ask
Does Stephanie& Fred Shuman Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stephanie& Fred Shuman Family Foundation give?
$515,030 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Stephanie& Fred Shuman Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alfred J Shuman (President) and Stephanie Shuman (Vice President).
What does Stephanie& Fred Shuman Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and education.