Alfred & Tillie Shemanski Fund
Historical FunderBrooklyn, Ohio · EIN 91-6027124 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | DIANA SHINER KEYBANK |
|---|---|
| Address | 1301 5TH AVE, SEATTLE WA 98101 |
| Phone | 2063436827 |
| Form and materials | APPLY BY LETTER INCLUDE TAX ID#, IRS EXEMPT LETTER, SPECIFIC PROJECT/PROGRAM AND AMOUNT |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | RESTRICTED TO MEDICAL, RELIGIOUS, YOUTH SERVICES EDUCATOR OR ARTS ORIENTED ORG. IN KING COUNTY AREA |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kline Galland | Seattle, WA | General operating | $20,000 |
| College Success Foundation | Issaquah, WA | General operating | $15,000 |
| Washington State Jewish Historical Society | Mercer Island, WA | General operating | $11,000 |
| Seattle Children's Hospital Foundation | Seattle, WA | General operating | $10,500 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Seattle | Seattle, WA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Holocaust Center for Humanity | Seattle, WA | General operating | $10,000 |
| Temple Beth Am | Seattle, WA | General operating | $8,000 |
| University of Washington | Seattle, WA | Scholarships | $8,000 |
| Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative | Mercer Island, WA | General operating | $6,000 |
| Stroum Jewish Community Center | Mercer Island, WA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Rivkin Center | Seattle, WA | General operating | $5,000 |
| Temple de Hirsch Sinai | Seattle, WA | General operating | $4,000 |
| Seattle University | Seattle, WA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Vosh-Northwest | Redmond, WA | General operating | $3,000 |
| Northwest School for Hearing Impaired | Seattle, WA | General operating | $2,500 |
| Limmud Seattle | Seattle, WA | General operating | $1,800 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $122,800 | 16 |
| 2023 | $104,000 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 8, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502819349100850
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-6027124
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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