Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main
Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its grantmaking supports organizations working in areas including environmental sustainability, education, and the arts, with stated priorities that include ornithology and open-space habitats.
Key facts about Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main
In short: Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main gave $2.5M across 72 grants in 2025 (avg $35K), top state New York. 49% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 45-4757108
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,525,363
- Grants made (2025)
- 72
- Average grant
- $35,074
- Median grant
- $19,934
- New grantees (estimate)
- 49% first-time grantees (35 of 72, 2025)
- Total assets
- $46,943,034
- Primary geography
- New York (36% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; its 2025 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$46.9M
+0.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.5M
+0.8% YoY
Grant Count
72
+22.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$35K
-17.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main reported a distributable amount of $3.2M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main open to new grantees?
49%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 35 of 72 grantees (49%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $51K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 85% 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 (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s grant-program description says it aims to enhance quality of life for humans and animals, and identifies environmental sustainability, education, and the arts as areas of support. It particularly prioritizes ornithology and open-space habitats, and describes an interest in projects that would not have been pursued without its assistance.
Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Wesleyan University describes its work as providing a liberal arts education and building a community that values independence of mind and generosity of spirit. National Audubon Society says it works toward a future where birds thrive across the Americas through conservation. Roberson Museum and Science Center describes itself as a regional museum of art, science, and local history serving the Upper Susquehanna Valley. ShoreRivers says it protects Maryland’s Eastern Shore waterways through science-based advocacy, restoration, education, and engagement. Snipes Farm and Education Center says it models and teaches sustainable farming while building community and reconnecting people to the land.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 72 grants totaling $2,525,363. Grant amounts ranged from $1,300 to $400,000, with a median of $19,934. The largest awards included $400,000 to Wesleyan University, $300,000 to National Audubon Society, $250,000 to Roberson Museum and Science Center, $125,000 to E C Scranton Memorial Library, and $100,000 to Governor Dummer Academy. Each of these grants was listed for general operating support.
The foundation’s grant-program description states that organizations must be 501(c)(3) exempt to apply. However, its 2025 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
How to Apply
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; its 2025 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The grant-program description lists 501(c)(3) exemption as an eligibility requirement.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant distribution was concentrated in New York (36% of grant dollars), Connecticut (26%), Maryland (12%), Massachusetts (7%), and Pennsylvania (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 72 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.1M (2020) to $2.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 72 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wesleyan University ($400K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
332 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 273 grants of 332 (82%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wesleyan University Middletown, CT | General Operating | $400,000 |
| National Audubon Society Inc New York, NY | General Operating | $300,000 |
| Roberson Museum and Science Center Binghamton, NY | General Operating | $250,000 |
| E C Scranton Memorial Library Madison, CT | General Operating | $125,000 |
| Governor Dummer Academy Byfield, MA | General Operating | $100,000 |
| Shorerivers Inc Easton, MD | General Operating | $80,000 |
| Foundation SUNY at Binghamton Binghamton, NY | General Operating | $75,000 |
| Snipes Farm and Education Center Morrisville, PA | General Operating | $65,000 |
| Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association Kempton, PA | General Operating | $53,000 |
| Fund for the City of New York Inc New York, NY | General Operating | $50,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $46,943,034 | $3,464,122 | $3,173,678 | $2,525,363 | 72 |
| 2024 | $46,694,936 | $2,919,891 | $3,120,193 | $2,504,532 | 59 |
| 2023 | $46,884,598 | $1,922,524 | $2,938,202 | $2,391,300 | 63 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $46,943,034 | $46,694,936 | $46,884,598 |
| Revenue | $3,464,122 | $2,919,891 | $1,922,524 |
| Expenses | $3,173,678 | $3,120,193 | $2,938,202 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,686,983 | $2,666,699 | $2,534,143 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,893,396 | $2,380,347 | $1,435,246 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,167,595 | $3,014,082 | $2,777,321 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 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 October 22, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Timothy W. Crowley as co-trustee and Wells Fargo Bank N.A. as trustee.
Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Timothy W. Crowley
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$103K (2020) → $130K (2025)
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
Co-Trustee → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$302K (2020) → $361K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $361K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 505 Mac H0006-092, Saint Louis, MO 63166
Phone: (888) 730-4933
Frequently asked questions about Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main
How much does Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main give each year?
Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main gave $2.5M across 72 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.5M across 59 grants.
What is Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main's typical grant size?
Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main's median grant in 2025 was $19,934, and its average grant was $35,074, across 72 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main that year got $19K on average.
Where does Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main give grants?
Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main's top state is New York, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (26%) and Maryland (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), Binghamton, NY (3 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Middletown, CT (2 grants).
Does Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (72 of 72) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main's largest grantees?
Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main's largest 2025 grantees include Wesleyan University ($400,000), National Audubon Society Inc ($300,000) and Roberson Museum and Science Center ($250,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main?
Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main reported $46.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.2M (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 Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main fund?
The foundation’s grant-program description says it aims to enhance quality of life for humans and animals, and identifies environmental sustainability, education, and the arts as areas of support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; its 2025 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main's EIN?
Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4757108. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Schumann Robert F Fdn-Main accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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