Private foundation · EIN 52-1951289 · Oxford, Maryland · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Schulman 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 42 grants paid, $570K total, median $10K. 24% of grants stayed in Maryland.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
42
$570K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MD
24%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Pacific Research InstituteSan Francisco, CACharitable$50K
Institute for JusticeArlington, VACharitable$50K
Talbot HospiceEaston, MDCharitable$35K
National Association of ScholarsPrinceton, NJCharitable$30K
American Civil Rights InstituteSacramento, CACharitable$25K
Channel MarkerEaston, MDCharitable$25K
Foundation for Individual RightsPhiladelphia, PACharitable$25K
Pacific Legal FoundationSacramento, CACharitable$25K
Save a Child's Heart FoundationRockville, MDCharitable$25K
Smile TrainWashington, DCCharitable$25K
Judicial WatchWashington, DCCharitable$20K
CASA of the Eastern ShoreEaston, MDCharitable$15K
American Institute for Economic ResearchGreat Barrington, MACharitable$15K
Claremont InstituteUpland, CACharitable$15K
Manhattan InstituteNew York, NYCharitable$15K
Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MICharitable$10K
Coachella Valley Rescue MissionIndio, CACharitable$10K
Cystinosis FoundationIrvine, CACharitable$10K
Disabled American VeteransSacramento, CACharitable$10K
Foundation for Educational ChoiceIndianapolis, INCharitable$10K
Guiding Eyes for the BlindYorktown Heights, NYCharitable$10K
Institute for Humane StudiesArlington, VACharitable$10K
Jewish FederationRockville, MDCharitable$10K
Paralyzed Veterans of AmericaWashington, DCCharitable$10K
Recordings for the Blind and DyslexicPrinceton, NYCharitable$10K
Cheapeake Music FoundationEaston, MDCharitable$10K
Philosophical Society of WashingtonWashington, DCCharitable$10K
Criminal Justice Legal FoundationSacramento, CACharitable$10K
Navy Seals FoundationVirginia Beach, VACharitable$5,000
Boys and Girls Club of Palm SpringsPalm Springs, CACharitable$5,000
National Legal and Policy CenterFalls Church, VACharitable$5,000
Academy Art MuseumEaston, MDCharitable$5,000
Hoover InstitutionStanford, CACharitable$5,000
Palm Springs International MusicPalm Springs, CACharitable$5,000
Oxford Community CenterOxford, MDCharitable$3,000
Palm Springs Police FoundationPalm Springs, CACharitable$3,000
Bighorn InstitutePalm Desert, CACharitable$2,500
CfactWashington, DCCharitable$2,000
Multiple Sclerosis FoundationFort Lauderdale, FLCharitable$2,000
Future of Freedom FoundationFairfax, VACharitable$1,000
Oxford MuseumOxford, MDCharitable$1,000
Oxford LibraryOxford, MDCharitable$500

By state: California 13 · Maryland 10 · Virginia 5 · District of Columbia 5 · New York 3 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Schulman Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Oxford, Maryland, administered in care of Joseph D Schulman, tax-exempt since 1996. 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 Schulman Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Schulman Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $570K across 42 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Schulman Foundation Inc give?

California (13 grants), Maryland (10 grants), Virginia (5 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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