Tillie & Alfred Shemanski Testamentary Trust
Accepts applications
Tillie & Alfred Shemanski Testamentary Trust is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $468,050 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $95,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$468,050
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$95,000
- Assets$11.2 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $434,500 the year before.
17% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $418,000 | 22 | $9.5 million |
| 2024 | $434,500 | 20 | $10.2 million |
| 2025 | $468,050 | 23 | $11.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bank of America Co Jan Jacobs 4004 Kruse Way Pl FL 2, Lake Oswego, OR 97035 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (206) 358-2494, wa.grantmaking@ustrust.com |
| What to submit | ONLINE www.bankofamerica.com/philanthropic/search-for-grants |
| Deadlines | October 15 |
| Restrictions | Seattle & puget sound areas |
What Tillie & Alfred Shemanski Testamentary Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 21 | $418,050 |
| New York | 2 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple de Hirsch Sinai | Education & outreach for | $95,000 |
| Seattle University | Fostering scholars; | $87,000 |
| University of Washington | Support for shemanski | $60,000 |
| Givat Haviva Educational Foundation | Education for a shared | $25,000 |
| NW Immigrant Rights Project | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Union of Reformed Judaism | Urj camp kalsman | $25,000 |
| College Success Foundation | Leadership 1000 scholarship | $15,000 |
| Hillel at the University of Washington | Uw counseling & wellness | $15,000 |
| Westside Baby | Unrestricted general | $12,500 |
| The Sophia Way | Bringing hope to homeless | $10,000 |
| Backpack Brigade | Purchase food for weekend | $10,000 |
| YWCA of Seattle King Snohomish County | Support passage point | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Seattle | Support dvora kids club | $10,000 |
| Harvest Against Hunger | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Mockingbird Society | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Assn Washington State | Support for student access | $10,000 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital Foundation | Assist with funeral & | $9,000 |
| Congregation Beth Shalom | Cbs ozerim teen leadership | $8,000 |
| Dress for Success Seattle | Unrestricted general | $6,000 |
| Minyan Ohr Chadash | Support scholar in | $5,000 |
| Pathst to Understandng | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Teen Feed | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Assistance League of Seattle | Support for operation | $550 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
- Gail Mautner
- Angie Hobbs
- Jessica Peaslee
- Jennifer McLellan
- Rabbi Daniel Weiner
- Cindy Sharek
Questions people ask
Does Tillie & Alfred Shemanski Testamentary Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: October 15.
How much does Tillie & Alfred Shemanski Testamentary Trust give?
$468,050 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Tillie & Alfred Shemanski Testamentary Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee), Gail Mautner (Committee Chair), Angie Hobbs (Committee Member) and Jessica Peaslee (Committee Member) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Tillie & Alfred Shemanski Testamentary Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.