The Robert F. Schumann Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation dedicated to improving the quality of life for both humans and animals. The foundation was established in 2015 and is administered through Wells Fargo. It operates as a 501(c)(3) exempt organization.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$2.5M
+4.7% YoY
Grant Count
59
-6.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$42K
+11.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to improve the quality of life of both humans and animals by supporting environmental, educational, arts and cultural organizations and agencies.
Primary funding areas include:
- Environmental sustainability — particularly open-space habitats and ornithology studies
- Education — including support for charter schools and educational institutions
- Arts, culture, and humanities
- Animals — with particular emphasis on birds and ornithology research
Grantmaking
The foundation operates on an invite-only basis for most grantmaking, though online applications are accepted through its Wells Fargo portal.
Grant Range
$20,000–$25,000
Review Cycle
February 28
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation serves a multi-state region with special consideration given to organizations in:
- Primary service states: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, and Virginia
- Geographic preference: Organizations located in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, and East Coast regions generally receive special consideration
- National scope: While the foundation has geographic preferences, it accepts applications nationwide
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Giving (as of most recent filings):
- Total assets: $46.7–$64 million
- Total annual giving: $2.4–$2.7 million
- Giving rate: approximately 5.1% of assets
- Number of grants awarded annually: 59–68 grants
Revenue & Expenses (2023):
- Revenue: $1.92 million
- Expenses: $2.94 million
- Total liabilities: $0
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
235 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Schumann Robert F Fdn-main
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Timothy W. Crowley — Co-Trustee
- Wells Fargo Bank N.A. — Trustee
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIMOTHY W CROWLEY | CO-TRUSTEE | 5 | $123,644 |
| WELLS FARGO BANK N A | TRUSTEE | 1 | $347,200 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has made recent grants including:
$250,000 to Roberson Museum and Science Center (Binghamton, NY) for general operating support
$400,000 to Wesleyan University
$20,000 grant to The Family Success Institute (New Jersey)
Schumann Fund Awards Grant to The Family Success Institute \_ - Insider\Q2 2024 grant awards totaling $335,000 across multiple organizations
Schumann Fund Awards Grant to The Family Success Institute \_ - Insider\The foundation continues to accept applications with an annual February 28 deadline and maintains an active grantmaking program focused on its core mission areas.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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