Private foundation · EIN 47-3991103 · Williamsport, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

James and Mary Schurz Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 6 grants paid, $60K total, median $10K. 100% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$60K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MD
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Authentic Community Theatre IncHagerstown, MDProgram support$15K
Washington County Historical Society IncHagerstown, MDGeneral funds$15K
Barbara Ingram School for the ArtsHagerstown, MDGeneral funds$10K
Washington County Museum of Fine Arts IncHagerstown, MDGeneral funds$10K
The Maryland Theatre Association IncHagerstown, MDGeneral funds$5,000
Washington County Arts CouncilHagerstown, MDGeneral funds$5,000

About this foundation

James and Mary Schurz Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Williamsport, Maryland, tax-exempt since 2016. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does James and Mary Schurz Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does James and Mary Schurz Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $60K across 6 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does James and Mary Schurz Foundation Inc give?

Maryland (6 grants), per its latest filing.

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