How to apply
ONLINE www.bankofamerica.com/philanthropic/search-for-grants Contact: Bank of America Co Jan Jacobs, 4004 Kruse Way Pl Fl 2, Lake Oswego, Or, 2063582494, wa.grantmaking@ustrust.com Deadlines: OCTOBER 15 Restrictions: Seattle & puget sound areas
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
23 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Temple de Hirsch SinaiSeattle, WA | Education & outreach for | $95K |
| Seattle UniversitySeattle, WA | Fostering scholars; | $87K |
| University of WashingtonSeattle, WA | Support for shemanski | $60K |
| Givat Haviva Educational FoundationNew York, NY | Education for a shared | $25K |
| Nw Immigrant Rights ProjectSeattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $25K |
| Union of Reformed Judaism Attn Rabbi Laurence RubinsteinNew York, NY | Urj camp kalsman | $25K |
| College Success FoundationIssaquah, WA | Leadership 1000 scholarship | $15K |
| Hillel at the University of WashingtonSeattle, WA | Uw counseling & wellness | $15K |
| Westside BabySeattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $13K |
| The Sophia WayBellevue, WA | Bringing hope to homeless | $10K |
| Backpack BrigadeSeattle, WA | Purchase food for weekend | $10K |
| YWCA of Seattle King Snohomish CountySeattle, WA | Support passage point | $10K |
| Jewish Family Services of SeattleSeattle, WA | Support dvora kids club | $10K |
| Harvest Against HungerSeattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $10K |
| Mockingbird SocietySeattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $10K |
| Hebrew Free Loan Assn Washington StateMercer Island, WA | Support for student access | $10K |
| Seattle Children's Hospital FoundationSeattle, WA | Assist with funeral & | $9,000 |
| Congregation Beth ShalomSeattle, WA | Cbs ozerim teen leadership | $8,000 |
| Dress for Success SeattleSeattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $6,000 |
| Minyan Ohr ChadashSeattle, WA | Support scholar in | $5,000 |
| Pathst to UnderstandngLynnwood, WA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Teen FeedSeattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Assistance League of SeattleSeattle, WA | Support for operation | $550 |
By state: Washington 21 · New York 2
About this foundation
Tillie and Alfred Shemanski Testamentary Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of Bank of America Na, tax-exempt since 1975. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Tillie and Alfred Shemanski Testamentary Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. ONLINE www.bankofamerica.com/philanthropic/search-for-grants Deadlines: OCTOBER 15.
How much does Tillie and Alfred Shemanski Testamentary Trust give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $468K across 23 grants, a median of $10K.
Where does Tillie and Alfred Shemanski Testamentary Trust give?
Washington (21 grants), New York (2 grants), per its latest filing.
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