The Susan and Ford Schumann Foundation
The Susan and Ford Schumann Foundation was a private foundation based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Its 2025 filing states that the foundation was dissolved in 2025 and that all its assets had been distributed to qualified public charities by December 31, 2025.
The Susan and Ford Schumann Foundation at a glance
In short: The Susan and Ford Schumann Foundation gave $5.5M across 127 grants in 2025 (avg $43K), top state District of Columbia. 2% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,466,794
- +2651.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 127
- -7.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $43,046
- +2867.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $900
- New grantees (estimate)
- 2% first-time grantees (3 of 127, 2025)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (38% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Susan and Ford Schumann Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It stated that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7098 E Cochise Road 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Phone: (480) 483-1170
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Susan and Ford Schumann Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Environmental Defense Fund ($819K). Together the top 10 received $5.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
657 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 650 grants of 657 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation was based in Scottsdale, Arizona. In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC (38%), California (15%), Colorado (15%), Virginia (15%), and Massachusetts (15%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 127 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Susan and Ford Schumann Foundation open to new grantees?
2%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 127 grantees (2%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $540; repeat grants $44K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 87% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 2975% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $163K (2020) to $5.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 127 grants totaling $5.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Defense Fund Washington, DC | General Funds | $819,487 |
| Peta Norfolk, VA | General Funds | $817,487 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists Cambridge, MA | General Funds | $816,988 |
| World Wildlife Fund Washington, DC | General Funds | $816,988 |
| Sierra Club Foundation Oakland, CA | General Funds | $816,987 |
| St Benedict Monastery Snowmass, CO | General Funds | $816,987 |
| Wilderness Society Washington, DC | General Funds | $410,994 |
| Gentle Giants Draft Horse Mount Airy, MD | General Funds | $7,500 |
| Castleton Ranch Lancaster, CA | General Funds | $5,055 |
| Hooves and Paws Animal Rescue Pueblo, CO | General Funds | $4,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
— = not provided.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $1,079,633 | $5,532,560 | $5,466,794 | 127 | $5,475,219 | $1,058,508 | $224,504 |
| 2024 | $4,462,575 | $1,657,910 | $219,631 | $198,713 | 137 | $201,118 | $1,634,260 | $213,596 |
| 2023 | $3,024,296 | $261,178 | $214,524 | $199,494 | 140 | $201,785 | $248,439 | $203,431 |
| 2022 | $2,977,642 | $149,267 | $201,729 | $177,795 | 133 | $179,795 | $133,636 | $206,557 |
| 2021 | $3,030,104 | $327,728 | $187,926 | $166,382 | 120 | $169,282 | $309,587 | $234,268 |
| 2020 | $2,890,302 | $163,181 | $180,779 | $162,754 | 122 | — | $151,098 | $191,818 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Susan and Ford Schumann Foundation reported a distributable amount of $225K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included environmental organizations and animal-rescue groups. For example, Environmental Defense Fund describes its mission as preserving the natural systems on which life depends, while Gentle Giants Draft Horse says it works to save draft horses from slaughter, abuse, and neglect and find them adoptive homes.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 127 grants totaling $5,466,794. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $819,487, with a median of $900. Notable grants included $819,487 to Environmental Defense Fund, $817,487 to PETA, $816,988 each to Union of Concerned Scientists and World Wildlife Fund, and $816,987 each to Sierra Club Foundation and St Benedict Monastery. The listed purposes for these grants were general funds.
Other 2025 grants included $7,500 to Gentle Giants Draft Horse, $4,000 to Orphan Acres, and $4,000 to Turning Pointe Donkey Rescue. The filing states that the foundation was dissolved in 2025 and had distributed all its assets by December 31, 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Susan H. Schumann as president and Kristy Susan Foster as secretary/treasurer.
The Susan and Ford Schumann Foundation is led by Susan H. Schumann, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susan H. Schumann
President
Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristy Susan Foster
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Candace Tooke (2020) — Treasurer
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Susan and Ford Schumann Foundation
How much does The Susan and Ford Schumann Foundation give each year?
The Susan and Ford Schumann Foundation gave $5.5M across 127 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $199K across 137 grants.
What is The Susan and Ford Schumann Foundation's typical grant size?
The Susan and Ford Schumann Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $900, and its average grant was $43,046, across 127 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Susan and Ford Schumann Foundation that year got $540 on average.
Where does The Susan and Ford Schumann Foundation give grants?
The Susan and Ford Schumann Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (15%) and Colorado (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (17 grants), Phoenix, AZ (9 grants), New York, NY (8 grants) and Pueblo, CO (4 grants).
Does The Susan and Ford Schumann Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Susan and Ford Schumann Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (127 of 127) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Susan and Ford Schumann Foundation's largest grantees?
The Susan and Ford Schumann Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Environmental Defense Fund ($819,487), Peta ($817,487) and Union of Concerned Scientists ($816,988), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does The Susan and Ford Schumann Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included environmental organizations and animal-rescue groups. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Susan and Ford Schumann Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The Susan and Ford Schumann Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Susan and Ford Schumann Foundation reported a distributable amount of $225K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Susan and Ford Schumann Foundation's EIN?
The Susan and Ford Schumann Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0553890. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Susan and Ford Schumann Foundation 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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