The Jerry Schuman Foundation
Historical FunderSilver Spring, Maryland · EIN 06-1733999 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $8,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ELEANOR FISHER |
|---|---|
| Address | 15716 THOMPSON ROAD, SILVER SPRING MD 20905 |
| Phone | 3013841978 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN |
| Deadlines | NO |
| Restrictions | VARIOUS |
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
33% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whirlwind Wheelchairs International | San Francisco, CA | General contribution | $10,000 |
| Sandy Spring Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends | Sandy Spring Rd, MD | General contribution | $8,000 |
| Thelma E Ricks Scholarship Fund Sharp Street United Methodist Church | Olney, MD | General contribution | $5,000 |
| Olney Help | Olney, MD | General contribution | $2,000 |
| So Others May Eat | Washington, DC | General contribution | $2,000 |
| Institute of Musical Traditions | Silver Spring, MD | General contribution | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $28,000 | 6 |
| 2024 | $21,500 | 6 |
| 2023 | $24,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641759349100114
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1733999
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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