Schuman Dennis Charitable-Main
Schuman Dennis Charitable-Main is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. It predominantly supports qualified Jewish organizations and charities in the United States, with funding for charitable, religious, scientific, literary, or educational purposes.
Schuman Dennis Charitable-Main at a glance
In short: Schuman Dennis Charitable-Main gave $183K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), top state California. 32% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $183,000
- -35.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,318
- -3.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,946,304
- +0.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (7 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (20% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Schuman Dennis Charitable-Main
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 505 Mac H0006-092, Saint Louis, MO 63166
Phone: (888) 730-4933
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Schuman Dennis Charitable-Main
Who Schuman Dennis Charitable-Main funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Jewish Big Brother Big Sister ($10K). Together the top 10 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 124 grants of 124 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states. By share of grant dollars, the leading recipient states were California (20%), New Jersey (17%), Massachusetts (14%), Arizona (11%), and Virginia (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Schuman Dennis Charitable-Main open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 22 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 70% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $183K (2025) to $287K (2023). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $183K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Big Brother Big Sister Waltham, MA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family and Childrens Service Waltham, MA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Service Agency of Central Elizabeth, NJ | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Jewish Family Vocational Svcs MDLSX Cnty North Brunswick, NJ | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Gan Chabad Torah Center Inc Overland Park, KS | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Coastal Roots Farm Encinitas, CA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Jewish Foundation for Group Homes Rockville, MD | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Dallas Holocaust Museum Dallas, TX | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Jewish Collaborative Services Providence, RI | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Tucson Jewish Community Center Inc Tucson, AZ | General Operating | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,946,304 | $294,880 | $271,506 | $183,000 | 22 | $207,982 | $234,336 | $295,567 |
| 2024 | $4,923,414 | $292,621 | $369,333 | $285,000 | 33 | $307,217 | $234,067 | $282,150 |
| 2023 | $4,999,679 | $277,203 | $358,974 | $287,000 | 20 | $304,364 | $217,567 | $236,897 |
| 2022 | $5,070,181 | $72,724 | $363,067 | $278,600 | 29 | $296,629 | $142,473 | $277,582 |
| 2021 | $5,360,958 | $664,605 | $338,754 | $255,000 | 20 | $274,216 | $605,755 | $302,317 |
| 2020 | $5,035,285 | $366,903 | $318,715 | $246,500 | 24 | — | $314,187 | $268,943 |
| 2019 | $4,989,228 | $268,807 | $314,306 | $242,000 | 17 | — | $214,829 | $263,162 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Schuman Dennis Charitable-Main reported a distributable amount of $296K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to predominantly support qualified Jewish organizations and charities throughout the United States. Its program areas include arts, culture, and humanities; education; health; human services; public and societal benefit; and religion. The foundation’s grant program says eligible organizations must qualify as exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
The 2025 grantees reflect a range of services and activities. For example, Jewish Foundation for Group Homes describes its work as supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, while Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Phoenix describes providing behavioral health, healthcare, and social services. Coastal Roots Farm says it integrates sustainable agriculture, food justice, and ancient Jewish wisdom. Arizona Jewish Historical Society describes preserving and celebrating Arizona Jewish heritage and educating the public about history.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $183,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $10,000, with a median of $10,000. Among the listed $10,000 grants were awards to Jewish Big Brother Big Sister in Waltham, Massachusetts; Jewish Family Service Agency of Central New Jersey in Elizabeth; Coastal Roots Farm in Encinitas, California; Tucson Jewish Community Center in Tucson, Arizona; and Jewish Family Service in Seattle, Washington. The reported grant total was $285,000 across 33 grants in 2024 and $287,000 across 20 grants in 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Wells Fargo Bank N.A. is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
Schuman Dennis Charitable-Main's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$65K (2019) → $70K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $70K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Schuman Dennis Charitable-Main
How much does Schuman Dennis Charitable-Main give each year?
Schuman Dennis Charitable-Main gave $183K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $285K across 33 grants.
What is Schuman Dennis Charitable-Main's typical grant size?
Schuman Dennis Charitable-Main's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,318, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Schuman Dennis Charitable-Main that year got $9K on average.
Where does Schuman Dennis Charitable-Main give grants?
Schuman Dennis Charitable-Main's top state is California, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (17%) and Massachusetts (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Waltham, MA (2 grants) and Richmond, VA (2 grants).
Does Schuman Dennis Charitable-Main give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Schuman Dennis Charitable-Main's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Schuman Dennis Charitable-Main's largest grantees?
Schuman Dennis Charitable-Main's largest 2025 grantees include Jewish Big Brother Big Sister ($10,000), Jewish Family and Childrens Service ($10,000) and Jewish Family Service Agency of Central ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Schuman Dennis Charitable-Main?
Schuman Dennis Charitable-Main reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $208K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $296K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Schuman Dennis Charitable-Main fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to predominantly support qualified Jewish organizations and charities throughout the United States. Its program areas include arts, culture, and humanities; education; health; human services; public and societal benefit; and religion. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Schuman Dennis Charitable-Main?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Schuman Dennis Charitable-Main's EIN?
Schuman Dennis Charitable-Main's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1421283. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Schuman Dennis Charitable-Main accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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