Louis H. Shaman Charitable Foundation Grant

Louis H. Shaman Charitable Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Shaman Charitable Foundation
Amount: US $5,000 - US $15,000
Last Updated: March 17, 2026

Summary

The Louis H. Shaman Charitable Foundation, established by Louis H. Shaman, offers grants to support organizations aiding senior residents in Maryland. With an average of five grants awarded annually, the foundation prioritizes 501(c)(3) exempt organizations that benefit the elderly, disadvantaged, and disabled. Organizations that have exceeded 15% in fundraising expenses over two years are ineligible. Applications are reviewed during the foundation's annual grant meeting.

Overview

The Shaman Charitable Foundation was established by Louis H. Shaman, a native of Montgomery County in Maryland. Born in 1917, Mr. Shaman passed away at the age of 82 leaving a legacy through this charitable foundation. The Louis H. Shaman Charitable Foundation awards grants to organizations supporting senior residents in Maryland. Administered by Wells Fargo Bank as trustees, an avearage of five (5) grants are awarded per year through applications that are reviewed at their annual grant meeting.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Ineligibility

Organizations are not considered when their fundraising expenses have exceeded 15% of their total gross receipts in each of the two years prior to submission of an application.