SCHUMANN ROBERT F FDN-MAIN
Annual Giving
$2.5M+5% YoY
Grants
59
Median Grant
$25K
Organizations Funded
95
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The Robert F. Schumann Foundation was established by Mr. Schumann to improve the quality of life of both humans and animals by supporting environmental, educational, arts and cultural organizations and agencies. Founded on beliefs that the environment is essential to sustain the future of the planet, that education is essential to solve many quality of life issues for society, and that arts and cultural programs offer society hope and the ability to dream.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Animals with emphasis on ornithology bird sanctuary projects, environmental sustainability open space habitat protection, arts and cultural institution support, educational programs university environmental studies partnerships, ShoreRivers environmental stewardship central funding since 2017, Nuthatch Hollow bird sanctuary upstate New York
How to Apply
Applications accepted year-round but must be submitted by February 28 to be reviewed at annual grant meeting. Grant decisions generally communicated by June. Progress report required by July 31 following year after receiving funds. Foundation managed through Wells Fargo Private Foundation Services. Must be 501(c)(3) exempt organization.
Does Not Fund
Foundation typically does not fund general operations, prefers projects that would not have been pursued without foundation support, geographic preference for Northeast Mid-Atlantic East Coast regions though no hard geographic limitations
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$2.5M
Grants
59
Median
$25K
States
13
$2.4M
Grants
63
Median
$20K
States
15
$2.3M
Grants
68
Median
$15K
States
18
Grant Size Distribution
$25K
Typical Grant (Median)
$1K
Smallest
$5K
25th Pctile
$38K
75th Pctile
$400K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $5K and $38K.
Largest Recent Grants
$400K
2024
WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
CT · GENERAL OPERATING
$300K
2024
NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY INC
NY · GENERAL OPERATING
$250K
2024
ROBERSON MUSEUM AND SCIENCE CENTER
NY · GENERAL OPERATING
$143K
2024
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
NY · GENERAL OPERATING
$125K
2024
FLORENCE GRISWOLD MUSEUM INC
CT · GENERAL OPERATING
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.