How much funding does Helen and Ritter Shumway Foundation Grant provide?

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When is the deadline for Helen and Ritter Shumway Foundation Grant?

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Helen and Ritter Shumway Foundation Grant

Helen and Ritter Shumway Fdn

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

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Organizations

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Trustees may occasionally make discretionary grants outside of the stated geographic area for which unsolicited applications are not accepted.
Not eligible: In general, grant requests for endowment campaigns, capital projects, or scholarly research will not be considered.

Overview

The Helen and Ritter Shumway Foundation Grant aims to support conservation and historic preservation in Rochester, New York, and nearby areas. This grant encourages charitable organizations to submit requests for general operating and program support, particularly focusing on traditionally underserved communities. The foundation, established by Helen S. Mayer, also honors the legacy of her brother, Ritter Shumway, by backing causes they valued. Applications for endowment campaigns or capital projects are typically not accepted.

Program Focus Areas
Grant requests for general operating support and program support will be considered.

Ineligibility

Trustees may occasionally make discretionary grants outside of the stated geographic area for which unsolicited applications are not accepted.In general, grant requests for endowment campaigns, capital projects, or scholarly research will not be considered.

What Helen and Ritter Shumway Fdn actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025: 26
Total given: $570K
Median grant: $20K
Range: $5,000–$50K

By dollars: New York 66%, Vermont 7%, Tennessee 7%. Top recipient cities: Rochester, NY; Clayton, NY; Rocester, NY.
100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
15% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.