M P Schulman Foundation
M P Schulman Foundation is a private foundation, based in Nashville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 3 grants totaling $68K. Net investment income was $61K.
M P Schulman Foundation at a glance
In short: M P Schulman Foundation gave $68K across 3 grants in 2021 (avg $23K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $67,562
- +67.2% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $22,521
- +67.2% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (70% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who M P Schulman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was The Jewish Federation of Nashville ($37K). Together the top 3 received $68K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2020) to $68K (2021). In 2021 it made 3 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Jewish Federation of Nashville Nashville, TN | Charitable Donation | $36,962 |
| Friends of Yeshiva Orot Ha Teshuba Inc Miami, FL | Charitable Donation | $20,000 |
| The Temple Nashville, TN | Charitable Donation | $10,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $63,956 | $78,242 | $67,562 | 3 | $60,745 | $36,658 |
| 2020 | $563,441 | $11,206 | $45,637 | $40,400 | 3 | $9,763 | $33,335 |
| 2019 | $598,286 | $49,618 | $45,617 | $40,600 | 3 | $46,633 | $32,725 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, M P Schulman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $37K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
M P Schulman Foundation is led by James M. Schulman, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
James M. Schulman
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Robert E. Schulman
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Rick Betts
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James R. Mills (2019) — Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about M P Schulman Foundation
How much does M P Schulman Foundation give each year?
M P Schulman Foundation gave $68K across 3 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $40K across 3 grants.
What is M P Schulman Foundation's typical grant size?
M P Schulman Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $20,000, and its average grant was $22,521, across 3 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does M P Schulman Foundation give grants?
M P Schulman Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (2 grants).
Does M P Schulman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on M P Schulman Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (3 grants).
How much is M P Schulman Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, M P Schulman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $37K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is M P Schulman Foundation's EIN?
M P Schulman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1805165. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 31, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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