Helen and Ritter Shumway Fdn
Preselected recipients only
Helen and Ritter Shumway Fdn is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $570,250 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$570,250
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$14.3 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2024 was up from $532,500 the year before.
19% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $513,500 | 26 | $11.4 million |
| 2023 | $532,500 | 27 | $13.3 million |
| 2024 | $570,250 | 26 | $14.3 million |
How to apply
Helen and Ritter Shumway Fdn 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 Helen and Ritter Shumway Fdn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 19 | $377,750 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $40,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $40,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $37,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $20,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Antique Boat Museum | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Shelburne Museum | Unrestricted general | $40,000 |
| Save the River | Unrestricted general | $40,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | Unrestricted general | $40,000 |
| Historic Deerfield Inc | Unrestricted general | $37,500 |
| Humane Society of Rochester & Monroe County Pca Inc | Unrestricted general | $35,000 |
| Adirondack Mountain Club Inc | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Great Lakes Historical Society | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Winterthur Museum | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Coral Restoration | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Genesee Country Village & Museum | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Abilis Inc | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Seneca Zoological Society | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| National Conservancy | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Hillside Childrens Center | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Ny Museum of Transportation | Unrestricted general | $17,750 |
| Rochester Institute of Tech | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| National Audubon Society Inc | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Rochester Regional Health Fdn 9998 | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Spence School | Unrestricted general | $12,500 |
| Junior Achievement of Rochester | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Herreshoff Marine Museum | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Rochester Sailing & Boating Fdn Inc | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Hunt Hollow Race Team Inc | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| The Norman Howard School | Unrestricted general | $7,500 |
| Braddock Bay Bird Observatory | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
- Frank R Shumway III
- Mr Paul C Lambert Esq
Questions people ask
Does Helen and Ritter Shumway Fdn accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Helen and Ritter Shumway Fdn give?
$570,250 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Helen and Ritter Shumway Fdn?
Its 2024 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee), Frank R Shumway III (Co-Trustee) and Mr Paul C Lambert Esq (Co-Trustee).
What does Helen and Ritter Shumway Fdn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and animals.