Tillie & Alfred Shemanski Foundation
The Tillie & Alfred Shemanski Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations largely located in Washington, including Seattle-area recipients, and states that awards are restricted to the Seattle and Puget Sound area.
Tillie & Alfred Shemanski Foundation at a glance
In short: Tillie & Alfred Shemanski Foundation gave $18K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $875), mostly in Washington. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $17,500
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +5.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $875
- -2.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $337,804
- +4.3% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (2 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (97% 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 Tillie & Alfred Shemanski Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists an online application through Bank of America’s philanthropic grant-search process. The filing identifies Seattle and the Puget Sound area as an award restriction.
- Review Cycle
- The filing lists September 15. That date has passed for 2026.
- Deadline
- The filing lists September 15.
- Contact
Application contact: Jan Jacobs - Bank Of America N A
Mailing address: 4004 Kruse Way Pl Fl 2, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
Phone: (206) 358-2494
Email: wa.grantmaking@bofa.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Tillie & Alfred Shemanski Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Assistance League of Seattle ($7K). Together the top 10 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 95 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing states that awards are restricted to the Seattle and Puget Sound area. In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington; the filing also reports shares for Ohio (1%), California (1%), Massachusetts (1%), and Nebraska (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Tillie & Alfred Shemanski Foundation open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 20 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $336. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $200 repeat.
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 185% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% 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 $6K (2022) to $29K (2021). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Assistance League of Seattle Seattle, WA | Operation School Bell | $7,450 |
| Jewish Historical Society in Washington Mercer Island, WA | Unrestricted General | $4,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle Seattle, WA | Unrestricted General | $2,000 |
| The Seattle Foundation Seattle, WA | Unrestricted General | $1,000 |
| United Way of King County Seattle, WA | Unrestricted General | $500 |
| Temple De Hirsch Sinai Seattle, WA | Unrestricted General | $300 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital Seattle, WA | Unrestricted General | $300 |
| Seattle University Seattle, WA | Unrestricted General | $300 |
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | Unrestricted General | $300 |
| Hebrew Union College Cincinnati, OH | Unrestricted General | $200 |
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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 | $337,804 | $37,843 | $24,159 | $17,500 | 20 | $19,686 | $34,038 | $19,887 |
| 2024 | $323,991 | $37,296 | $22,968 | $17,050 | 19 | $19,143 | $33,330 | $18,661 |
| 2023 | $310,024 | $13,077 | $26,353 | $21,050 | 19 | $23,007 | $8,681 | $17,307 |
| 2022 | $323,408 | $-7,013 | $13,159 | $6,150 | 18 | $8,122 | $3,281 | $17,379 |
| 2021 | $343,501 | $77,096 | $34,909 | $28,550 | 19 | $30,744 | $72,974 | $19,681 |
| 2020 | $300,943 | $28,780 | $20,286 | $15,050 | 20 | — | $25,576 | $16,812 |
| 2019 | $292,414 | $19,013 | $19,336 | $14,050 | 19 | — | $16,854 | $16,359 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tillie & Alfred Shemanski Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K 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 went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Assistance League of Seattle says its programs include school assistance and education aid in King County; Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle says it works to strengthen Jewish life in the Puget Sound; and United Way of King County describes its mission as working with communities to build an equitable future. Other recipients include educational, cultural, health, and child- and family-serving organizations.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation awarded 20 grants totaling $17,500. Grants ranged from $50 to $7,450, with a median grant of $200.
The largest reported awards included $7,450 to Assistance League of Seattle for Operation School Bell, $4,000 to Jewish Historical Society in Washington for unrestricted general support, $2,000 to Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle for unrestricted general support, and $1,000 to The Seattle Foundation for unrestricted general support. Other grants included $500 to United Way of King County and $300 each to Temple De Hirsch Sinai, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Seattle University, and the University of Washington, all for unrestricted general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Bank of America as trustee.
Tillie & Alfred Shemanski Foundation's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$4K (2021) → $4K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bank Of America N A (2019–2020) — Trustee
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 $4K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Tillie & Alfred Shemanski Foundation
How much does Tillie & Alfred Shemanski Foundation give each year?
Tillie & Alfred Shemanski Foundation gave $18K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $17K across 19 grants.
What is Tillie & Alfred Shemanski Foundation's typical grant size?
Tillie & Alfred Shemanski Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $200, and its average grant was $875, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Tillie & Alfred Shemanski Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Tillie & Alfred Shemanski Foundation give grants?
Tillie & Alfred Shemanski Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (14 grants) and Mercer Island, WA (2 grants).
Does Tillie & Alfred Shemanski Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of Tillie & Alfred Shemanski Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Tillie & Alfred Shemanski Foundation's largest grantees?
Tillie & Alfred Shemanski Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Assistance League of Seattle ($7,450), Jewish Historical Society in Washington ($4,000) and Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Tillie & Alfred Shemanski Foundation?
Tillie & Alfred Shemanski Foundation reported $338K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $20K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (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 Tillie & Alfred Shemanski Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Tillie & Alfred Shemanski Foundation?
The filing lists an online application through Bank of America’s philanthropic grant-search process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Tillie & Alfred Shemanski Foundation's EIN?
Tillie & Alfred Shemanski Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6026474. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 23, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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