Helen and Ritter Shumway Foundation Grant

Helen and Ritter Shumway Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Helen And Ritter Shumway Foundation
Last Updated: July 16, 2025

Summary

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.

Overview

Mission The Helen and Ritter Shumway Foundation was started by Mrs. Helen S. Mayer to support conservation and historic preservation in Rochester, New York and its surrounding areas, as well as to support the charities and other causes she and her brother Ritter Shumway supported during their lifetimes. Program Focus Areas Through our support of charitable organizations, we seek to positively impact the lives of the traditionally underserved within our communities. Grant requests for general operating support and program support will be considered.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Organizations

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.